When Disappointment is a Good Thing
I like to rescue my kids from consequences and problems, and this probably echoes the sentiment of most parents who are well-meaning. Who wants their…
Category: Character Building
When the Walls Come Tumbling Down
Edric and I were awoken at 3 AM to the sound of what we thought to be thunder. It wasn’t until the morning that we…
Are You in the Wilderness?
One Christmas, my daughter received a set of Dora the Explorer clips, hairpins, and slippers from my mom. Instead of thanking her grandma, she flipped…
People Are More Important Than Things
My second son, Edan, is very conscientious about his things. As an orderly and organized person, he tends to keep track of his belongings, and…
Character, Character Building, Discipline, Father, God, Love, motherhood, Parenting, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Relationships
Disciplining Children Revisited
This is a follow-up article to the one I wrote on disciplining my 1-year old daughter, Catalina, which resulted in some eyebrow raising because I…
Make Time to Teach Character
It’s a challenge to hold Titus’ attention. I suppose this comes with being a more physical child whose hands are perpetually itching to do…
Can You Flex?
After the kids have their basketball trainings, they are wiped out and mad hungry. It’s been a little more expensive to feed our sons these…
More Painful Than A Spanking
Since Elijah and Edan are way past the age when spanking is applicable or effective, namely between the ages of 1 and 6 years old,…
A Trait All Gentlemen Should Have
Having three sons offers Edric and I many opportunities to learn about what boys are like and how they develop into men. One thing is…
Character Building, Education, Events, Family Activities, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Socialization
What’s the Game Plan?
Do you have a game plan for your child this summer? Would you like them to learn a sport or hone their existing athletic skills?…
A Good Run With My Good “Pusher”
Edric got me to run in a 21K “fun” run yesterday. I know there may be readers out there who have done real marathons and…
Bible, Character, Character Building, Education, Homeschool, Learning Environment, motherhood, Parenting, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Relationships
Dealing With Meltdowns
When my kids have their once-in-a-while “meltdowns” during our homeschooling, I am faced with two options. The first is to be annoyed, which is a…
