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How to navigate sibling conflict with heart-based strategies

How to Navigate Sibling Conflict

“What is causing the quarrels and fights among you?” How many of you have said that to your kids before? I know I have!  I would estimate about 95% of conflict and parenting challenges in our household stems from sibling conflict. 

As moms of young men, we know that fighting among boys often gets very physical. While girls may sulk and hold a grudge for weeks on end, boys tend to explode with big emotions and lash out physically at whichever...

The Sword and Story Podcast, Books for Christian Boys

Boys and girls are different. God made them that way. Boys have a unique, God-given desire for adventure and battles. They want to fight enemies, slay dragons, and stand for truth. But in today’s world, finding books that capture their spirit of adventure while reinforcing biblical values can feel like an impossible quest.

Introducing The Sword and Story Podcast. 

This podcast is dedicated to helping Christian parents discover exciting, faith-filled books for their boys—stories...

Interview on the Book Worthy Podcast

Laurie recently had the privilege of being interviewed on the BookWorthy Podcast. You can listen to the interview below:

Podcast Post: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2173113/episodes/15963106

Podcast Video: https://youtu.be/c4pO1T3sOJU

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Raising Boys With Neurological Differences

My Son Has Neurological Differences

Sometimes God’s plans for our kids don’t turn out the way we thought they would. This is especially true for parents of kids with neurological differences. But God wasn’t surprised when my son was diagnosed with autism and adhd. He wasn’t surprised that your son is struggling with Dyslexia or Dyspraxia. 

I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “great minds think alike.” However, if you have a child with neurological differences, you know that “Not a...

Why I Don’t Make New Year’s Resolution

Do you make New Year’s resolutions? I’ve never been a big fan of them because, inevitably, by the end of January, I’ve fallen short of the diet, exercise, and Bible-reading routines I set for myself. It can leave me feeling more like a failure than inspired.

Still, there’s something refreshing about a new year—a clean slate and a chance to start fresh. It’s a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the past year and intentionally plan for the year ahead. Socrates once said, “The unexa...

You Might Be A Boy Mom If… (100th Episode!)

Boys are different. From the moment they burst into your life, they bring a whirlwind of energy, noise, and adventure that never seems to slow down. If you’re a mom of boys, you know it’s not just a parenting style—it’s a lifestyle. And I wouldn’t trade it for the world!

Whether it’s the endless supply of dirt in their pockets, the creative use of furniture as a jungle gym, or the unspoken rule that socks never stay on feet, raising boys comes with its own unique (and often hila...

Interview on Family Life (Radio)

I had fun chatting with Bob Price on the Family Life Noon News Report on December 2nd. Bob is a fellow Houghton College grad. Go Highlanders!

Watch the video below to hear the audio from our interview. (Audio quality is not great… but apparently this is pretty standard for over-the-phone radio interviews).

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Interview on the KIND Families Podcast

I was recently interviewed by Kari Baker on the KIND Families Podcast. We talked about what it’s like to raise Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences.

LISTEN TO MY INTERVIEW HERE

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Interview with Chautona Havig—Becuase Fiction Podcast

I loved chatting with Chautona Havig on the Because Fiction Podcast!

LISTEN TO MY INTERVIEW HERE.

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Interview on The Tricia Goyer Show

I had so much fun chatting with Tricia Goyer on the Tricia Goyer Show!

LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW HERE.

WATCH THE YOUTUBE VERSION HERE

CHECK OUT MORE INTERVIEWS WITH TRICIA GOYER

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