When our kids are young, we map out in our minds what we want for them. We want them to be successful in school, in work, and in relationships. But many unexpected things will occur in their lives. Our kids will fail, face rejection, get sick, and make poor choices. A key to parenting is to expect the unexpected when raising your kids. Here are 3 reasons why. First, it helps you avoid overreacting. Expecting...
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We all know that boys are very different from girls. Generally speaking, boys are rougher, louder, and less attentive. So how can you raise your boy to be a responsible man? Here are 7 principles for raising sons well. First, channel their energy. Rather than try to get rid of your son’s energy, channel it into something productive like sports, arts, or other activities with friends. Second, protect their...
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. told us what greatness is all about. He said, “Everyone can be great because everyone can serve.” One of our jobs as parents is to talk to our kids about the significance of serving others and show them how to do it. Serving others starts in your family. You don’t have to look any farther than the four walls of your home to serve others. Doing chores together around the house, such as...
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There are some things we need to survive physically—air, food, water. There are some things we need to survive emotionally in marriage—things like love, trust, truth and understanding. When a marriage is deprived of such things, it can slowly start to die. Here are 3 ways to revive a dying marriage. First, stop suffocating your marriage. Your words are powerful—the words you say out loud to your spouse and the...
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In life, we tend to overthink so many situations. But by the time we study, observe, and contemplate the issue, it’s already passed or gotten worse. Sometimes, the best thing to do is nip it in the bud and deal with issues right when they arise. This is where life hacks come in handy. Life hacks are short cuts that make life easier. So when life gets stressful, here are some Life Hacks for you Dads. First,...
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Once when my wife and I were about to go out, my daughter said, “But Mom, I want you to stay here!” My wife replied, “No honey. I’m going on a date with Daddy.” Wow, I felt like a million bucks. My wife was protecting her time with me and making us a priority. Our kids need to know how much we love them…that they are a priority to us as well…but, that they are not the center of the universe. If they think they...
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Life Hacks are simple ideas that make life easier. And if there’s anyone who needs a good life hack, it’s moms. Moms are the ones who keep families going with their encouragement, support, love, and selflessness. So here are some 7 ways to deal with stress for moms. First, we have a Conversation Life Hack. This gives moms simple conversation starters to stay involved in their kids’ lives. Second, check out...
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