Joe and I had the most amazing conversation last night about God’s character and how that translates into our marriage and our parenting. I’m hoping to do a couple of blog series on the stuff that we discussed because it was really awesome.
The conversation started with a discussion of God’s character and whether or [...]
My dd has recently hit the “disequilibrium” that we’ve all heard so much about. She is almost two-and-a-half, and she has been teaching me so much in the past few months.
I was talking to a friend on the phone, and she mentioned that this should be easy because I’ve already been through this with [...]
Wolf, Feminists and Breastfeeding
I don’t have time to do a commentary right now, but I really enjoyed this article. I shared it with Candice, and she was horrified at how the formula companies have been able to alter breastfeeding campaigns.
With all of the benefits for women and children, why hasn’t the feminist movement [...]
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WRAL.com - Family - Strict Parents May Breed Fat Kids, Study Says
Very interesting, if I may say so myself.
It makes perfect sense, but I’m still very impressed that someone did a study to prove it
Strict mothers were nearly five times more likely to raise tubby first-graders than mothers who treated their children with [...]
I had a really good time blogging about Chapter 8 of Families Where Grace is in Place, so I thought I’d go on and do Chapter 9 too
This chapter focuses on Ephesians 6:4
Bring [your children] up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord
Mr. VanVonderen opens by pointing out that based on Paul’s [...]
In Chapter 4 of The Mission of Motherhood, Sally Clarkson explores the idea of a “Servant Mother”. I find this to be a very controversial subject, and I’m really impressed that she took it on.
Last week I was listening to the Natural Moms Talk Radio podcast and Kelly Nault was on the program. [...]
A little secret: When I clean, I listen to my iPod
I usually try to find something nice to listen to - something inspirational. I like finding new podcasts. Some of my favorites right now are Natural Moms Talks Radio and Vegetarian Food for Thought, although I’m always looking for something new, so [...]
Ephesians 6:4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
In Chapter 8 of Families Where Grace is in Place, Jeff VanVonderen tackles the misconceptions of this verse, and gives some really practical advice. I’d love to chat about it
Is Paul [...]
Last night my friend and I attended a community dialogue on the media and our children. I don’t think we were really the “target audience”, since they told us a bunch of stuff we already know (there are pervs on myspace, virtual pimps in video games, and sad lyrics in songs). Still, I [...]
As an AP parent, I think I am constantly trying to figure out the balance between being there for my kids vs. crowding my kids and not giving them a chance to explore and grow on their own. I start to feel guilty if I am not interacting with them at all times, and [...]