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Being mom

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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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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Positive Parenting: Utilizing Discipline to Teach by Natalie Chandler, MA, LMHC

February 8, 2010

When we hear the word “discipline” we generally think of punishment. However, it is important to remember that discipline is really about teaching. The word disciple comes from the word discipline. When you think of Jesus’ disciples, they were people trying to learn from Him so they could go out and teach and spread the [...]

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Are You Teaching Your Children to Live Without You?

February 4, 2010

Each day you have the opportunity to allow your child to grow in the area of self-reliance, are you nurturing that?

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What are you REALLY Craving – Guest post – Heather Hammond

February 1, 2010

Picture this: It’s 3pm on any given weekday and suddenly you find yourself with your hand in a bag of cookies – and you wonder to where half of the freshly opened bag has disappeared. Certainly you didn’t eat ALL of those cookies?! …by yourself?! …in under four minutes?!
There seems to be something bewitching about [...]

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What Are You Shouting To Your Kids?

January 27, 2010

What do your children really see when they watch you? Is it what we believe we are presenting or saying, or something completely different?

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Living With Less So Your Family Has More!

January 27, 2010

I am excited to share a fun opportunity with you!
To celebrate the release of Hearts at Home’s newest book: Living With Less So Your Family Has More, by Jill and Mark Savage, the Hearts at Home blog is launching the Living with Less Contest.
Email Hearts at Home a story or money-saving tip that gives a [...]

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