The Worldly Hot Take versus Biblical Wisdom
Since social media burst onto the scene in the early 2000s, the “hot take” has been a popular currency of information. From the 140-character tweets of … Read More
Teach Her What Makes a Place Sacred
The Lincoln Memorial, Liberty Bell, and Vietnam Wall. Monuments are anchors marking our history. Visiting these locations helps us to remember, learn from, and pivot our ways … Read More
Lawnmower Parenting: Far Worse than Helicopter Ever Was
You’ve likely heard of “helicopter parenting”—a hovering, overbearing style. And in recent years the “lawnmower parenting” approach has shown itself—the parent “mows over” any obstacle so a … Read More
Biblical Parenting during the Halloween Season
What launches adolescents to dabble with sorcery, dark magic, and the occult? It can be as innocent as curiosity. From Ouija boards and tarot cards to crystals and … Read More
Make a Way for Your Girl, However She Listens Best
What does listening look like for your girl? If she has neurological differences like ADHD, her version of listening might not mirror typical listening. While it can … Read More
Your Girl’s Inner Voice Sounds a lot Like Yours
Have you ever heard a kid use comically grown-up language? Anyone whose kid has called them “honey” or “babe” knows how funny this can be! Our kids, … Read More
What is at the Root of Toddlers Asking Why
Questioning is a normal part of child development. But when the relentless “Whys” of toddler years turn into a more serious “Did God really say…” or “Did … Read More
Astrology Outsources Your Girl’s Trust in God
“What’s your sign?” The decades-ago conversation-starter has roots in Astrology, the belief that the movement of the stars and planets affect peoples’ daily lives based on when … Read More
Why Cultural Recon is a Tool to Disciple Your Girl
The military has a process known as “reconnaissance” or “recon” for short. Recon involves careful observation to plan the next move. During your girl’s in-the-home season, leverage … Read More
In the Road to Maturity, Teach her to “Bear the Cost”
If you were to get a call from your daughter while she’s at school, and she asked you to bring the homework she left on the kitchen … Read More
When the Lord Renews Her Mind, Knowledge Becomes Understanding
Have you noticed the difference in your girl knowing something versus understanding it? Reminds me of the adage; “Knowledge is discovering that ketchup is made from tomatoes. … Read More
How the Habit of Two Family Meals per Week can Change Your Life
Family calendars are increasingly filled with a myriad of activities, American Heritage Girls meetings, mid-week church gatherings, sports, dance, and a partridge in a pear tree! I’m … Read More