Parenting Survival Tips

We talk about how connecting with our kids can help protect them against addiction and the harms of pornography. But how exactly do we build those healthy connections? Ever considered the benefits of adventuring with your kids? They go well beyond exercise and a healthy dose of fresh air. Adventuring together builds connections in unimaginable ways. Plus it's fun! We have a return guest this week, Greta Eskridge—supermom, home educator, social media influencer, and most recently ... published author (details below). And BOY is she fun to follow! Her passion is to be out doing AMAZING stuff with her kids!…

Parents everywhere are mourning the loss of “the most wonderful time of the year”—that sweet spot when our lives return to a predictable routine. (Or so we like to tell ourselves!) With COVID-19, the return to school looks different. Thousands of families have started out the year in virtual school—at home. As the weeks go on, they’re discovering that it’s anything but normal. It doesn’t seem to matter if we’ve got one child at home or multiple children, the consensus is the same. Virtual school is tough—mentally, physically, and emotionally—on everyone! Let’s face it, school is more than just learning ABCs…

Moms, listen up! You know the challenges of raising kids in a media saturated world. You’re constantly thinking about your kids and worrying about how they’re doing online. You’re concerned about filters, parental controls, making room for open communication, and creating safe places to talk. But when was the last time you stopped to think about how you’re doing? Is there a chance that you’ve let mom guilt take over? Maybe just a little?  Okay, we know dads feel all these feelings too; but today we’re focusing on mom. Emotions surrounding kids’ use of devices can spiral pretty quick. Let…

We’re still buried in the COVID-19 crisis. (Can you believe it?!) Working from home, schooling from home, social distancing, sheltering-in-place. Going stir crazy. How’s everyone doing? Want a tool to help? All of life’s challenges are now packed into a tiny box (our homes) full of emotions, work, school, and whatever else your family happens to have in the mix.  On Day 1, everyone and their dog had a plan, with pretty lists all in a row. But by week’s end all those plans were in the dust-bin, and we were huddled in a corner watching Netflix and binging on…

Ready or not, COVID-19 is turning our lives upside-down. And parenting during social isolation? The struggle is real! How are we going to keep our kids safe, happy, and healthy—and still maintain our sanity?  Sudden school closures all over North America have put many parents into a tail-spin. And that was just the beginning. As the days stretch on, regulations are getting more strict. It’s becoming clear that social distancing isn’t going to end anytime soon.   In addition to school, many of our families have lost access to health clubs, churches, team sports, libraries, music lessons, scouts, and a…

We’re parenting in a porn-saturated world. So, how do we avoid the paralyzing fear that sometimes comes with protecting our kids? How do we know what we can and can’t control? Let’s BE IN THE NOW and figure it out together! “Mindfulness” is a big buzzword these days. And it’s no wonder. Our lives are jam-packed with To-Do lists, social media, jobs, family responsibilities, stress, goals, lunch dates, financial worries, planning for the future, doctor’s appointments, Siri and Alexa ... And—oh yeah—pornography!  Does it ever feel like a thousand voices are screaming at you at the same time, all the…

Kid lingo, teenspeak, slang … whatever you want to call it, we old folks are out of the loop. But what are our kids saying? Which words are just for fun? And which are cause for concern? Let’s talk about it! We consider ourselves to be pretty cool parents. But our kids think we’re cringey or a little extra. Wait … are we even using these terms correctly? We are? Groovy!  Yeah, we just ruined it, didn’t we? (*sigh*) Kid lingo has gone highspeed Language is always evolving. But it seems like these days, it’s evolving faster than ever. Add…