Wouldn’t you agree that best friends are good listeners? I like hanging out with other ladies who want to hear my ideas and feelings. Great listeners are those who are not quick to give you advice unless asked. Good friends show empathy!! Kids also want to be known through their words. They have stories to…
On a rough day I’m the mom who yells at my kids and says, “Why don’t you listen?” It’s not how I like to parent and it doesn’t make my kids listen. It just makes them ignore me. I think it makes them feel like they are bad, irresponsible, and disobedient. My kid’s work…
You are God’s child and there is nothing that you can do that will keep Him from loving you. You are wanted, you are precious, and you are more beautiful than diamonds, rubies, and pearls. You have an amazing heart that is filled with gifts. The Creator of the universe gave you a brilliant mind.…
Most recently, God has shown me the opportunities I have been given to teach my children, but so many times I rush right past it. I give instructions like this: “Clean your room.” “Call your Grandma and tell her thank you.” “Get off your electronics now.” And on and on … the instructions we…
Teaching children at a young age that God has a plan for them. God made them on purpose and for purpose. Every child has something to give and we all add value. Our life matters. A great book for counting your blessings and giving thanks. My son said to me after reading this, “Mom I…
The Art of good listening is to hear the heart felt cries of our children and not minimize their feelings or solve their problems. I want my children to be able to say. “Mom knows me best because she hears what I have to say. She allows me to have feelings and therefore I trust…
