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Screen Time: How Much? Episode 157
Screen time is an issue for most deliberate mothers. How much time do your children spend in front of a TV, computer, tablet, or phone? Do you struggle to know how much is too much? In this episode, Saren and April offer some ideas that can really help!
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Great Ideas for Screen-Free Week
Facebook0 Twitter0 Pinterest0 Evernote Print0 Email00total sharesNeed some great tips for helping your family stay screen-free this week? Here’s a link to a past page for some great information and resources to help you accomplish that and get reconnected in real ways: Join Us for Screen-Free Week Facebook0 Twitter0 Pinterest0 Evernote Print0 Email00total shares
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The Screen Time Dialogue
Are you ever baffled by your child’s obsession with screens, phones, or video games? Dawn Wessman models a child-lead discussion that eliminated battles, improved her son’s mood, increased learning and activity level, as well as deepened their relationship.
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Book Review: Counterintuitive: What 4 Million Teenagers Wish We Knew
You mean my teenager wants me to stand behind what I say?
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National Parks Guide for Families
Facebook0 Twitter2 Pinterest0 Evernote Print19 Email2748total sharesDo you dream of exploring some of the amazing National Parks of the United States with your family? Many of us have fond memories or exciting dreams when it comes to visiting the National Parks. But actually planning and executing a fabulous trip to one of the National Parks…
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Book Summary: Wife for Life: The Power to Succeed in Marriage
When I read this book, I was in a pretty good place in my marriage. But it was a really good wake up call to examine my words, my actions and even my thoughts as I try to love and respect my husband the way I truly want to.
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Does your heart yearn to help? Episode 154
In this week’s episode, Saren talks with Josie Lauritsen, Founder of Go Jane Give, about easy ways we can use our talents and interests to make fun and meaningful contributions to the causes that call out to our hearts.
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No, My Son Doesn’t Play Sports…Really It’s OK!
Not all boys fit into the mold society creates for them, in which sports reign supreme. And that’s OK. The self-worth gained from a parent who says to their son “You are enough” is valuable beyond measure.
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Spiritual Sundays: Help Is Closer Than You Think
If we could really see where spiritual power is available to us, I think we would be overwhelmed by how much help is within our reach. Here are four ideas to consider.
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Chore Charts, Reality, and the Heart of the Home
I want to believe that if it works on paper, it works. Period. That if I just make a really outlined time map, a fun and motivating chore system, or a realistic-yet-ambitious goal chart, our home will run perfectly. But most of the time, motherhood doesn’t work that way.
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Teenagers: When to push? Episode 151
In this episode, Saren and Tiffany Sowby discuss where to push and where to step back when it comes to parenting teens and pre-teens. Alongside many examples from their experience, they offer some practical and simple advice.
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Surviving Exhausting Bedtime Antics
Children need to understand the importance of sleep and how it recharges their bodies, helps them grow, and keeps them healthy. As they are still learning this, bedtime can feel like World War III, but improving behavior starts with us—the parents.