Communication is the foundation of any successful relationship, be it personal or professional, and yet we often neglect the importance of it when it comes to raising our children. I would like to share a few tips on communication that …
I would like to address both married and single parents. I want to let you know that you are not alone.As I am typing this blog I have yet again put my girls in bed. All by my myself. This …
Historians and sociologists have observed an interesting trend that occurs with groups of people, or in communities, or even in families. It is called the phenomenon of the third generation. Simply put, they have observed that there commonly occurs deterioration …
We were one of those fortunate couples who got pregnant exactly when we planned to. We married quite young, spent 4 years enjoying married life and then fell pregnant in the second month off contraception. I read books, attended courses, …
Have you ever had to prepare for a race or a tough exam? Responsibility is like that; it takes time, practice and a willing coach. It would not be fair at all to expect our kids to take part in …
Trusting God and local church Trusting God in the teenage phase, praying for your kids (you have spiritual authority over them)and belonging to a local church we found, is foundational. Yet, we have learned a few things that made this …
Being a control freak is harder in the teenage phase I have been quite a control freak, on the inside. I try to disguise it well when dealing with things or organizing things, but deep inside of me I have …
Have you ever wished you had an extra arm to pick up all the kids who need a snuggle? Or have you ever experienced that you don’t know how to divide yourself equally between your kids and stay somehow sane. …
Holiday time is most definitely a time of investing into our teenagers. Having time with them is a scarce and precious commodity which we like to use to the utmost. Our motivation when planning for holidays will certainly be “Buying …