I wonder if sheâs got secret behavior that troubles her. Iâve picked up on some clues. She has said things like, âyou donât really know meâ, and âI want to solve my problems by myselfâ along with, âI donât trust youâ. To me itâs like sheâs carrying a burden of some kind.Â
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When Motherhood Devours
Our approach to motherhood may be devouring our joy along with our childrenâs potential. The tragedy is that so many women donât realize there is another way.
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As the mother of ten, I can readily identify with the fear that life is being swept away with the demands of a family. I remember telling my husband one time that I felt like I was spending my life taking care of mouths and bottoms! Nursing, food, and diapers. How do we find meaning amidst those mundane, but necessary tasks?
When Things Donât Go Your WayâŠÂ Â
When disappointments or setbacks come, emotional responses can increase, making it hard to think clearly and know how to handle the change or problem. However, if a person has prepared to expect setbacks by adopting an accepting tone and developing a skill called âAccepting a ânoâ Answer,â then they can feel empowered during times of uncertainty.
Your Hardest Family Question:Â How do we get out of âgood cop/bad copâ with our kids?Â
I feel like my husband and I are playing âgood copâ and âbad copâ with our children. He wishes I would be stricter with the kids, and I wish he would be more fair and kind to them. Can you share any ideas on how to get out of this situation?
12 Lessons That Will Help Teach Your Children Discernment Â
It sometimes seems like teens donât want to listen to adults tell them what to do or not to do, but in reality, teens and children are always hoping that adults will teach them discernment. Here are twelve lessons that can help make those principles stick.
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