When is the last time you and your spouse argued about being too busy? Or maybe you didn’t argue. Perhaps the busyness meant you just passed one another by, like ships in the night. That’s how overcommitment usually begins in our home. It’s not until we feel the stress of trying to manage it all that we begin to argue…. View Post
Is It Okay to Lie to Our Kids About Santa?
Caution: This post contains information about the existence of Santa Claus. “You better watch out. You better not lie.” Wait. What?! If you’re a Christian parent, perhaps you too question whether you should conform to the holiday tradition of Santa Claus celebrated across the world. Logically speaking, your concerns are warranted. If we lie to our kids about Santa, then perhaps we lied… View Post
#38: Christmas Hot Topics–Entitlement, Gift-Giving, Santa Claus, and Traditions
There is nothing we want more than to experience the joy of Christmas. Unfortunately, Christmas can leave our time feeling pressed and our wallets stressed. In addition, the holiday also brings along with it some baggage, especially when it comes to our children and the traditions we hold dear. In this episode, we go behind the lens of our own… View Post
#37: Blended Families, Step-Parenting, Widowhood, and Holiday Step-Stress with Ron Deal
Over one-third of Americans live in, or are a part of, a blended family. So many questions abound for stepparents. Fortunately, in this week’s episode, our dear friend and expert on blended families, Ron Deal, answers many of these questions. Ron serves as Director of Family Life Blended and is the author of The Smart Stepfamily, The Smart Stepmom, The… View Post
#36: Proactive Ways to Enjoy the Holidays
Cooler weather. Peppermint mochas. Hallmark movies. The holidays. For many, it’s wonderful. For others, this time of year can be quite chaotic. The pressure of figuring out what to buy. Making travel arrangements. Deciding which family members to spend the holidays with. We try—emphasis on “try”—to talk about the upcoming holidays ahead of time. We pray and think through how… View Post
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