https://clutterbug.me/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/too-much-crap1-3.png When we used to live in apartments we didn't have that much stuff. Each year the lease would come up, we would pack up, find another new cool apartment, and move on. Along the way we cleared out the clutter or anything extra that wouldn't match in the new place. I also wouldn't buy … Continue reading Declutter and Eat Your Butter
Different Learning Styles
Howard Gardner had a theory of multiple intelligences, which basically states that we are born with certain ways of how we process information. We don’t all process information the same way. The problem that arises is that when we are trying to teach something, we assume that the person we’re teaching will understand us exactly. … Continue reading Different Learning Styles
The Real Reason Behind HANGRY Explained
A person can’t be friendly or nice when they’re hungry. A child cannot regulate their emotions if they’re hungry or sleepy. A person can’t have a high level of self-esteem if he isn’t in a safe environment. I’m sure you’ve heard of Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Maslow's theories were focused on maximizing well-being and … Continue reading The Real Reason Behind HANGRY Explained
Absence of Love = Fear
Where do our fears come from? Not talking about fears of spiders or deep water or things like that :-). Deeper things. Fear of death, fear of the unknown, fear of what is happening in the world? What are they based on? I think some of our past experiences create a shell of protection, or … Continue reading Absence of Love = Fear
It Takes an Egg to Make a Hen
One of my favorite songs ever explains life so thoroughly. You can’t have something without something else. There is a price to pay for everything. To take it home with the quote above, we want to learn all these lessons about life and to grow and get better etc., but we don’t always want the … Continue reading It Takes an Egg to Make a Hen
How every child can thrive by age 5
I love TED talks. The most recent one I listened to was by a 7 year old girl named Molly Wright. Seven years old! Her topic was about child and brain development. Here are details from the Ted site: “What if I was to tell you that a game of peek-a-boo could change the world?" … Continue reading How every child can thrive by age 5
Prayer: Victory Over Pride
Father, Your Word says that You hate a proud look, that You resist the proud but give grace to the humble. I submit myself, therefore, to You, God. In the name of Jesus, I resist the devil, and he will flee from me. I renounce every manifestation of pride in my life as sin; I … Continue reading Prayer: Victory Over Pride
Prayer for Kids
Father, in the name of Jesus, I pray and confess Your Word over my children and surround them with my faith - faith in Your Word that You watch over it to perform it! I confess and believe that my children are disciples of Christ, taught of the Lord and obedient to Your will. Great … Continue reading Prayer for Kids
All About Reflection
What is Reflection? There is another reflection besides the mirror or window one. Reflection: serious thought or consideration. Reflection usually refers to taking a step back and seriously thinking about your life, your choices, behaviors, beliefs, etc. Reflecting prevents you from doing the same thing over and over again. Instead you think about whether doing … Continue reading All About Reflection
18 Reasons Why You Are Out of Balance (And How To Fix That)
Sometimes we forget or don’t know that human beings consist of body, soul, and spirit. We might not know which parts we need to take care of. All parts need attention. When some of these are missing, we get out of balance. Body: covers the physical needs, such as: Nutritious food (not fake food, another post about … Continue reading 18 Reasons Why You Are Out of Balance (And How To Fix That)
Parenting Styles
There are 4 main parenting styles. The fun part is that each style is very closely related to the behavior of the child! Here they are: AuthoritativeAuthoritarianPermissiveNeglectful The bad news is that the homes I grew up in had an Authoritarian style, and that is the one I naturally adopted for my children. The good … Continue reading Parenting Styles
Prayer for Conquering the Thought Life
Our thoughts are so powerful. They can make or break our days. I think Dr. Caroline Leaf had the example of our thoughts being like the audience in a huge stadium. We can zoom in with binoculars and see a specific thought so closely and overanalyze it and get obsessed about it, and forget about … Continue reading Prayer for Conquering the Thought Life
What is a Teachable Parent?
First of all, what is a parent? The person who is taking care of the child’s health and safety, Preparing the child for life as a productive adult, and Communicating or transferring personal/cultural values. The hardest part of parenting? There is no set instruction manual when you get the baby! So what do we end up doing? … Continue reading What is a Teachable Parent?
HOMESCHOOLING STYLES AND HOW TO CHOOSE ONE
Before I dive in, I want to make an example about cookbooks because it makes so much sense to me. Imagine somebody comes to you and tells you they want to start cooking at home. Since you love cooking, which cookbook would you recommend? You immediately recommend your Italian cookbook because you love pizza, … Continue reading HOMESCHOOLING STYLES AND HOW TO CHOOSE ONE
How to be TEACHABLE or UNTEACHABLE
My embarrassing unteachable moment was when I was 18 and went to a new gym with a friend. I had no idea what I was doing with the equipment and how to do some of the exercises correctly, but that sure didn’t stop me. I was trying to do some ab crunches on the exercise … Continue reading How to be TEACHABLE or UNTEACHABLE
The Teachable Parent 
