'parenting' Articles
7/31/2009
Are you being a good example for your children? Your kids are like little video cameras watching and taking in what you say and do. Children are affected by your behavior and your attitudes.
Posted By: jonealkirby | 184 views
Tags: Bible stories, example, God's Word, mothers, parenting
4/14/2009
Having a baby means that things in your life are going to change --- BIG time. New parents are usually unaware of how much change there will be.
Posted By: jonealkirby | 197 views
Tags: baby, marriage, parenting, satisfaction
1/1/2009
Is your home a place of peace? Of love? And happiness? Or do the feelings of conflict, tension and irritation dominate your family? Do you really enjoy your family? Or is being at home a downer and a place of worry and pain?
Posted By: jonealkirby | 260 views
Tags: conflict, counseling, family, new year, parenting, peace
11/4/2008
Do you ever doubt whether you are doing a good job as a Mom? You may even whether you have enough love for your kids. Much like a "confused middle-schooler", unsure of their identity, mothers can feel fearful and anxious about any and all issues surrounding their child's life.
Posted By: jonealkirby | 267 views
Tags: confidence, mom, parenting, self-confidence
7/11/2008
If you fell into bed last night, exhausted, and today you woke up knowing that it was going to be a repeat of yesterday -- just more busy, stressful moments ahead, I suspect that you are in the most heavily-tasked job in the world. You are a working, single parent. How does a single parent find the time or the energy to keep their strength up, to remain healthy, to grow spiritually?
Posted By: jonealkirby | 297 views
Tags: church family, parenting, single parent, singles ministry
3/21/2008
In his the best selling book, The Strong-Willed Child, psychologist, Dr. James Dobson makes the case for parents acting as the leaders in their homes -- a stance that many other parenting experts are not in favor of. There is a lot of parenting advice out there today. I encourage parents to always weigh anyone's advice against God's Biblical teachings. Then pray about the direction you choose for your family and even seek the wisdom of a mature Christian brother or sister to clarify your understanding.
Posted By: jonealkirby | 299 views
Tags: discipline, Dr. James Dobson, parenting, strong-willed child
3/1/2008
Do you remember that Coke commercial that featured hippy-looking folks singing on a hill? I'll just remind you of the words to the song. "I'd like to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony." Well, Most parents say "forget the world - I'd settle for teaching my own kids to be in harmony!"
Posted By: jonealkirby | 376 views
Tags: arguing, brothers, family, parenting, sibling rivalry, sisters
3/1/2008
Talking to teens about sexual behaviors is at best awkward and for most parents very difficult. But your kids deserve to hear the straight talk about such a vital part of their maturing life from the people that cherish them the most.
Posted By: jonealkirby | 294 views
Tags: parenting, sexual behavior, teens
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