Many people ask, "how did you make your blended family work?" With so many couples turning to divorce in our society, I can see how this perplexes folks. My prayer is that these five tips will help you in this journey called LIFE. 1. Pray!!!! I am so serious about this. Bringing children and a spouse together is a totally different dynamic, which can make or break a new … [Read more...]
3 Powerful Scriptures to Help When Your Child Starts “Smelling Herself”
At some point your child may start acting up or “smelling themselves” as the old folk would say. And when this happens, you may start to question your parenting skills. You may start to blame your spouse. However, understand that parenting is hard and no parent is perfect, so it's important to not blame each other. Instead, study the following scriptures. Proverbs 22:6 … [Read more...]
5 Advantages and Disadvantages of Marrying Before You Turn 30
According to the Census Bureau, most Americans are marrying before they hit the 30 year mark. My husband and I got married when I was 24 and he was 27. Now, some 19 years later, I feel like we got married at a good age. We have both changed since then as individuals and as a couple. Well, I’ll say we have evolved as a couple. We have had time to really learn about ourselves … [Read more...]
Wives Do You Know How to Recognize and Use Your Power?
Wives have been known for being the ones who hold the family together. Have you ever wondered how women do this? I believe it is because of the power inside them. Wives, we must recognize our power and use it accordingly. A wife’s power comes knowing who she is. She is confident and comfortable with the woman she has become. That power allows her to tackle any situation she … [Read more...]
8 Scriptures to Plant in Your Child’s Heart
Our children are so bright. They are able to memorize more than we may think. Just turn on the radio, and see how many songs they are able to sing from memory. If they can sing songs and quote nursery rhymes by heart, why not the scriptures? Studies show that the core structure of a child’s brain is 85 percent developed by age 3. It’s great to have the backing of briefing … [Read more...]
11 Simple Tips for Traveling with Kids This Summer
[tps_header] It’s already May. If your family is anything like mine, summer planning is on the brain. Whether you are hopping on a plane or hitting the roads this summer, planning for your time away is critical. And nothing makes traveling with kids more stressful than a lack of planning. If you aren’t prepared, you can end up spending more money than you want … [Read more...]
3 Teachers Appreciation Gift Ideas for Parents with Bad Children
If you're one of the parents of a semi-naughty to an all-the-way wicked child, then here's your forewarning: DO NOT FORGET Teacher Appreciation Week this coming May 3rd. There is nothing more awkward than showing up to pick up/drop off your kid at school/preschool, where you find your child's teacher proudly displaying a desk full of gifts and treats. While you try to sneak … [Read more...]
Why I Stopped Praying for My Kids
Have you ever had anyone tell you to give your children back to the Lord when you give birth? I don’t know if that is something that just black families do or if it’s a religious thing, but I gave my kids to the Lord when they were born. I really did not know what that meant. I just thought it was something like a christening without the water. I would learn many years later … [Read more...]
A Look Inside Michelle Obama’s Kitchen Garden; Plus Her Message to Parents
As parents, we strive to give our children the best. We want them to get the best education and to receive the best medical care. Anything less is unacceptable. But do we have the same standard when it comes to what we feed our children and how much we encourage them to exercise? Do we still go above and beyond to make sure they’re getting the best? If you’re not as diligent … [Read more...]
Husbands: 10 Things You Should and Shouldn’t Get for Your Wife on Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, some of you guys are probably wondering what gift to buy you wife. I polled some of the ladies and below is a list of things they do NOT want to receive. If you have already bought any of these items, please return them ASAP. Any appliance. Do not come home with anything she can clean or cook with. Flowers. Plastic or real. No roses, … [Read more...]
Parents: 4 Ways to Handle a Child Who’s Acting Out
By: Lia Miller Our daughter is now a preschooler and we are experiencing a “phase” where she frequently doesn't listen and occasionally acts out. For example, she plays soccer after school and wanted to where a “pinny” (practice shirt) while they scrimmaged. Unfortunately, before she could get the pinny, a 4th grade boy grabbed the last one. Instead of just keeping … [Read more...]
How Eating Meals with Your Kids Can Literally Change Their Lives
“Maaaaaan, y’all ain’t gonna believe what we did at school one time.” That’s how my younger brother prepped us for one of his college escapade stories. He played division one basketball and was always getting into excitement (read: trouble). We were all are sitting around for mealtime and it was his turn to share. The Prank of the Century This particular evening my … [Read more...]
5 Bad Habits You Are Unknowingly Passing on to Your Kids
I’m a good mom. Yep, I can say that with confidence. I am a good mom—who has some really bad days. We all do. Any mother who leads you to believe that she doesn’t is hiding something. I’m not suggesting she has some deep, dark secret (although she might), but I am suggesting that she isn’t letting you into her REAL world to truly see what’s going on. One of my biggest … [Read more...]
Before Getting Married Have These 5 Talks Today!
Preparing for marriage can save tons of heartache down the road. Part of that preparation is having the difficult conversations. There are five talks that you should if you are serious about getting married. You will have to be honest and vulnerable but you need to know this information about one another. It will help build a healthy foundation for your marriage. Here … [Read more...]
Money Monday: How To Raise Money Smart Kids
When I was a kid, my playtime would consist of going outside and running around with my brother and cousins. The only telephone we had was a landline tucked away in the corner of our living room. My television viewing world consisted of the sum total of just 12 channels. These days, eight year olds have their own cell phones and playing involves standing in front of an … [Read more...]