Susan Merrill's Blog, page 36
May 24, 2013
The Best Way to Support an Adoptive Family
The process of adopting a child can often be daunting in itself, though the real journey for an adoptive family starts after the child comes home. It’s wonderful if you want to support an adoptive family, but be sure to keep these 6 things in mind.
1. Give them space. It’s important to allow the family bonding time with the child, so allow them the space they need to do that!
2. Watch your words. Kids are always listening, so be mindful of what questions you are asking.
3. Respect their privacy....
May 23, 2013
My Adoption Story
I’ve always wanted to adopt. I think my desire began at age 15 while I was working with underprivileged kids. There was a boy named Jason that I had the hardest time sending home every night. I just wasn’t ever sure what kind of condition he’d come back in.
I had three children before my 6th wedding anniversary. I still wanted to adopt. My husband, however, didn’t quite share my desire. We did, after all, have three healthy children. I think it is that way for a lot of people. You’re either ve...
May 21, 2013
The Best Way to Build Up Your Husband
Shaunti Feldhahn is one of my favorite authors and we are privileged to have her as an iSpecialist for iMOM. Recently I caught up with her at a conference and we got to talk about the new revised version of her bookFor Women Only. One of the topics we discussed was what do men really need from women to feel good. How can we build them up? The simplicity of her answered based on years of research and interviews of thousands of men surprised me….
May 18, 2013
Kids Say the Darndest Things
Some things never change…
May 17, 2013
Making Time for Fun Family Traditions
We’re all busy. And it’s hard to ensure we are spending the time that we need to bond with our children, considering all of the things that everyone has going on.Find the time to commit to these family traditions and just watch the connections grow.
Here are 8 great ways to bond with your kids and create fun family traditions, and they don’t have to be huge!
1) Spectator Sports 5) Be a Fan Club
2) Fishing Hole and Hunting Lodge 6) Get Outdoors
3) Creative Outle...
May 15, 2013
Confession: I Over-Project-Manage My Kids
Yes, I confess that I over project managed my kids. I fell into it very easily with my little mini-me Megan. She was so type A herself that dancing began at 4 and swimming and art lessons and piano and straight A’s and the diligence award accumulated quickly. She marched right through it all beautifully. I managed a very complex calendar of weekly events. My second, Emily, did it all, too. Shethought all the activity was just what we do.
And so did I. We were living in the van. Snacks in the v...
May 13, 2013
Get Real About Married Sex
Expectations about sex.
May 10, 2013
3 Ways to Parent with Passion
Every parent is inherently passionate about their kids, but the ‘stuff’ might be getting in the way. Here is a plan for passionate parenting.
1. Protect Yourself. Practice time management and cushion your time.
2. Be Realistic. It’s OK to let some things go.
3. Be Flexible. Ride theroller coaster, this will help you find joy in every day.
May 9, 2013
The Passionate Mom Study Guide Questions
Click on the links below to download each individual chapter’s study guide questions or click on the download button at the bottom of the page to download the study guide questions for every chapters.
Chapter 1 Study Guide Questions
Chapter 2 Study Guide Questions
Chapter 3 Study Guide Questions
Chapter 4 Study Guide Questions
Chapter 5 Study Guide Questions
Chapter 6 Study Guide Questions
Chapter 7 Study Guide Questions
Chapter 8 Study Guide Questions
May 6, 2013
Win A Mother’s Day Gift Pack
Just because….
A Mom is everything to a child. You nurture, you listen, you work, you play, you coach, you shop, you cook, you pray, you teach, you serve, you love…forever!(click to tweet)
I know you do more. Tell me what else you do as a mom in the comments below to enter to win.
I will pick 5 winners. 1 Grand Prize and 4 Special Prizes.
This amazing necklace, The Passionate Mom book and a Passionate Mom tee.
There are some very cool stories behind this necklace. My friend donating the necklace,...
