by Stan | Mar 4, 2022 | Parenting, Prayer, Raising Daughters, Raising Sons
Affirmation may be one of the greatest tools we have as parents. Maybe even THE greatest tool for directing the character development of our children. Recently, a father shared with me the amazing effect affirmation and praise had on his four young sons. He told about...
by Cheryl | Jun 20, 2019 | Culture, Raising Daughters, Teens
This is a different kind of post for our blog. Not our normal and outside of our usual framework. But, I am angry. This information must be shared with parents, especially with those raising young teen girls. When you observe the world around us, do you sometimes...
by Stan | Jun 7, 2019 | Fathers, Raising Daughters, Raising Sons
A Message for Dads Few people will shape our character and our personality more than our father. –Alistair Begg For good or bad, this statement...
by Cheryl | Mar 21, 2017 | Confidence in God, Mothers, Raising Daughters
We have all heard much talk lately about strong women. Recent marches, speeches, and demonstrations have focused on inspiring women to be strong and courageous. Social media is lit up with blog posts, articles, and quotes. Just google “strong women” and you will get...
by Stan | Mar 24, 2016 | Fathers, Raising Daughters
There is no one better for me to be than who I was designed to be. Dads, that statement is one very good reason you are so important to your daughter. Mothers model this design but, Dad, you play a critical role in encouraging and validating it. In case you’ve missed...
by Cheryl | Feb 5, 2016 | Mothers, Parenting, Raising Daughters, Raising Sons, Relationships
“Our boys survived on Cheryl Surprise,” so my husband says. You know, that something you conjure up in the kitchen last minute and you add anything that is edible and make a new creation? When your kids say a few days or weeks later, “Hey Mom, can...
