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Hearts at Home

March 10, 2010

* Mom, do you know how valuable you are?
* Do you want to be inspired and encouraged?
* Are you in need of refreshment or rejuvenation?
* Do you want to laugh?
A Hearts at Home conference gives moms the unique opportunity to pause along their mothering journey to refresh, refocus, and renew themselves. [...]

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Positive Parenting: Roles for Parents of Teens – Teri Claassen MSW, LCSW

March 8, 2010

Parenting a teen can be an extremely stressful stage for parents. They often feel overwhelmed and sucked into the wild roller coaster ride of adolescence. This can leave a parent unsure of what a healthy role looks like.

Why are these years so important?

It is vital to remember that as a parent of a teen [...]

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The Dignity and Sanctity of the Home

March 3, 2010

“Home is the first school and first church for young ones; where they learn what is right, what is good, and what is kind; where they go for comfort when they are hurt or sick; where joy is shared and sorrow eased; where the simplest food is good enough for kings because it is prepared [...]

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Back to Basics: Water – Heather Hammond

March 1, 2010

I think one item that is glaringly missing from the food guide pyramid is water. Our bodies are made mostly of this substance and yet we often do not place a priority on making part of our regular diet. Because of that, I think many people are chronically dehydrated and don’t even realize it.
Being well [...]

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Your Role as “Keeper of the Home”

February 25, 2010

About a month ago I attended a wonderful gathering with a handful of women who were interested in gaining a biblical perspective on our role in our homes. We were introduced to an amazing book by Devi Titus, “The Home Experience “ and seven principles that she sees as critical to the restoration of our [...]

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Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies…In a Jar – Jen Tilley

February 22, 2010

Hello, The Confident Mom readers!
First off, I would like to say that I am so excited to be guest posting on The Confident Mom! My name is Jen and my site is called How To: Simplify which offers tips, tricks and recipes to simplify life in the kitchen. I’m so thrilled to have been asked [...]

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No Worries, You’re Not Done Yet!

February 19, 2010

“We know what we are, but not what we may be.” -William Shakespeare

This line is worth looking at from two different angles. First, from our own: Just because you came from a family of screamers, doesn’t mean that you are destined to become one yourself. Just because you struggle now [...]

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Chameleon Parenting: Adapt to Your Child’s Unique Design – Jill Savage

February 17, 2010

My fifteen-year-old daughter loves to go to the mall. She loves to shop, but even more she desires to see how outfits are put together or clothing is constructed. She dreams of becoming a fashion designer someday.
She has a mom who hates to shop.
My twelve-year-old and nine-year-old sons love sports. Between the two of them, [...]

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Best Ways to Store Board Games – Nikki Kinzer

February 15, 2010

Nothing is better on a Sunday afternoon than playing a game with the family. Nothing is worse than getting the game out to play and realizing not all of the pieces are there. And how many of you have tape on the corners of your boxes? It’s a pretty common site in many homes.
Here are [...]

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Enter the “One Warning Zone” – Do you Dare?

February 11, 2010

Do you ever think you would like to end the repeating, multiple warnings to stop unwanted behavior or repeating directions to your children? What is stopping you?
An interesting point of conversation was brought up the other night in my ScreamFree Parenting Teleseminar, by author Hal Runkel. What if you never gave two warnings EVER again? [...]

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