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Jan 22

Jan 22 Family Devotions

Esther

parenting

resources and tips for engaging with the Bible regularly as a family

Jan 15

Jan 15 Privacy vs. Secrecy

Esther

parenting

examining and handling the things our teenagers may not share with us

Dec 18

Dec 18 When Fair Does Not Mean The Same

Esther

parenting, meditation

how the difference between equity and uniformity work out in parenting and faith

Dec 4

Dec 4 Listening Without Bias

Esther

marriage, parenting

learning to set ourselves aside so we can listen better

Nov 27

Nov 27 Yes-Moms and No-Moms

Esther

parenting

examining our tendency to lean towards relationship and license or control and legalism

Nov 6

Nov 6 Different Kinds of Smart

Esther

parenting

discerning and valuing the strengths we see in our children

Oct 23

Oct 23 A Dissection of Religious Themes in "The Legend of Korra"

Esther

parenting

a case study in critical thinking from a Christian perspective when it comes to the media our children consume

Oct 6

Oct 6 How To Not Yell At Your Child

Esther

parenting

thinking back on helpful tips and being intentional about connection

Sep 29

Sep 29 Justice and Grace

Esther

parenting, meditation

the human tendency to be inclined to one or the other, and the possibility that they are less polarized than we think

Sep 4

Sep 4 Family Mission, Vision and Values

Esther

life practice, parenting, marriage

how to formulate a mission and vision statement and define core values for your family

Aug 21

Aug 21 Stories We Tell Through Activities We Do

Esther

parenting

narratives that underlie how we approach extracurricular activities for our kids

Aug 18

Aug 18 Hobbies

Esther

parenting

remembering the me that’s not a mom: the importance of having hobbies as a mom, and ideas for getting started

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