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October 13, 2016
Grounded: Revisiting Ways to Brave Your Fears and Help Your Child Succeed
We’re back with Day #13 of the Grounded Series!
What will your child do when she grows up? Who will he become? As parents we have hopes and dreams for our kids, and many fears too—at least I do.
It is tempting to impose expectations on our children’s future and steer them down a path that aligns with our own desires. While this is not entirely a bad thing, it can hold our children back from being the person that God created them to be.
Sometimes our fears thwart our efforts in helping our ki...
October 12, 2016
Grounded: What is Faith and Why Do I Need It? (Guest Post by Wynter Pitts)
Let’s give a warm welcome to author and speaker, Wynter Pitts, as she shares with us for Day #12 of the Grounded Series!
Devotional taken from You’re God’s Girl Devotional for Tweens and used with permission from the author (special thanks to Harvest House Publishers).
What Is Faith and Why Do I Need It?Peter walked on water!
I know the world has a lot of Peters in it, but just so we are clear, the one I am talking about was one of Jesus’s disciples. And he’s the only Peter who has ever wal...
October 11, 2016
Grounded: Getting Along for a Lifetime (Respect, Honor, and Karl’s Question at the Presidential Debate)
Welcome to Day #11 of the Grounded Series!
Getting Along for a LifetimeYesterday, tween daughter, Brooke, brought up the topic of sibling squabbles and examined key parts of Romans 12:9-10 as it relates to the topic:
Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.”
As most of America tuned into the Presidential Debate (in St. Louis), we did not witness the nominees demonstrating love or honor....
October 10, 2016
Grounded: Mom, My Siblings Drive Me Crazy!
Welcome to Day #10 of the Grounded Series!
Hey Mom:Having 3 brothers, ranging in age from 3-10, and a 5 month sister is rough. Really rough. Continuous amounts of stress pour on me like heavy rain. Crying. A LOT of crying. Yelling, fighting, slamming doors, (and that’s only 5 of the, wait, 17 things that I do when brothers antagonize). Teasing me about my looks, my friends, my actions.
Let’s see, what else…….oh yes, my “favorite” one, “You Roller-Blade funny, when you try to stop….you just...
October 9, 2016
Grounded: What about Power? (A devotional based on Ephesians 3:16)
Welcome to Day #9 of the Grounded Series!
Yesterday was the “I Dare You to Eat It!” Challenge. We had fun trying a funky mixture of ice cream toppings. You can access the video of the dare here. Be sure to let us know if you did the challenge, we’d love to hear about it and see pictures of what you ate!
On Sundays of this series, we are hosting a devo for Mothers and Tweens to do together.
Let’s take a few moments to dig into God’s Word and find out what He has to say in regards to being gro...
October 8, 2016
Grounded: I Dare You to Eat It Challenge!
Welcome to Day #8 of the Grounded Series! We hope you and your tween are enjoying this series as we explore faith and frustrations, and have fun in the process.
Today is the last day to get a “Grounded” shirt and/or sticker. Head on over to place your order!
Just a reminder that on Saturdays, Brooke and I will be doing a Facebook Live video on my author/speaker page for the “I Dare You” Challenge. This challenge is designed to grow your relationship with your tween by doing something silly...
October 7, 2016
Grounded: For Girls Like You (Tween Devotional Resource Review)
Welcome to Day 7 of the Grounded Series!
On Fridays, Brooke will be reviewing a resource for tweens, that she has found fun and useful for growing in faith.
For Girls Like You Book ReviewHi everyone!! I’m so exited to talk to you about this wonderful devotional for girls like you! 
October 6, 2016
Grounded: Revisiting a Letter to My Tween Daughter on Beauty
Welcome to Day 6 of the Grounded Series!
Dear Tween Daughter:
Once upon a time there was a young lady who fretted and fussed over her flawed appearance. She loathed the abundance of dark hair on her arms, she longed to be taller and detested the blemishes that surfaced at the most inopportune times.
As she gazed into the looking glass, for far too long each morning, she criticized what she saw and struggled to make her reflection more beautiful.
She longed for the approval of others, to be...
October 5, 2016
Grounded: Mom, You Are Amazing! (Meet Jami Amerine)
Welcome to Day 5 of the Grounded Series!
On Wednesdays we are either sharing a guest post or introducing you to a blogger who is the mom of a tween. At the end of this post, I’m linking over to Jami Amerine’s blog, Sacred Ground, Sticky Floors, as she offers some much needed encouragement to mamas everywhere.
But first, some thoughts on laughter and parenting.
The Healing Balm of LaughterDuring my last few months of teaching public school, my husband wondered if I was losing it. There were...
October 4, 2016
Grounded: More Freedom = Greater Responsibility (Chores)
Welcome to Day 4 of the Grounded Series!
Yesterday Brooke brought up chores and how they drive her crazy! Today, I’m responding back about this topic.
More Freedom = Greater ResponsibilityWhen I was your age, I used to make excuses to get out of work. We had a big yard, full of oak leaves and my parents needed help raking. I worked for while and then took long breaks inside the house—going to the bathroom and getting a drink of water.
I remember looking out the kitchen window, watching my p...
