BUILDING RESILIENT KIDS THIS NEW YEAR

BUILDING RESILIENT KIDS THIS NEW YEAR

As we head into a new year, many parents are reflecting on family routines and goals for 2026. One common challenge is helping children take responsibility for everyday tasks – like putting away school bags, picking up towels, or tidying toys – without constant...
A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO MONEY AND WHY

A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO MONEY AND WHY

Money can feel messy for many Christians. On one hand we want to be generous and focused on eternal things. On the other hand bills arrive, kids need schooling, and culture pushes us to upgrade everything. The result is confusion, guilt, and anxiety about finances....
WHAT KEEPS LOW SELF-ESTEEM GOING?

WHAT KEEPS LOW SELF-ESTEEM GOING?

Low self-esteem isn’t just about lacking confidence. It’s deeper than that. It’s about carrying around a quiet ache that says, “I’m not enough.” It’s the internal narrative that keeps whispering that you don’t measure up, that you’re unworthy, unlovable, or destined...
ARE YOU A LAWNMOWER PARENT?

ARE YOU A LAWNMOWER PARENT?

If helicopter parents hover, lawnmower parents clear the path entirely. “Instead of just watching over their kids,” says conflict strategist Sarah Blake, “lawnmower parents step in and remove every obstacle.” They make life smoother and safer, but at a cost. This...