
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. Exodus 14:14
If we can truly teach our children the core truth of this verse, we will have given them a vessel that is worthy of all their travels through life, to support...
With 20 years experience as the administrator of Cornerstone Community School, a hybrid homeschool founded by Mario and I, along with two other couples back in 1994, I have definitely heard and experienced my share of homeschooling questions....
Discovering the Heart of the Matter
Little Jack knows he is not supposed to touch the photo of grandma and grandpa on the family room shelf, but he misses them, and can’t resist taking a hands-on look at them. Ellie, Jack’s big...
I remember a phrase that used to come to mind whenever I felt my day was out of control (or should I say… my kids were out of control. Lol). I would think, “Here we go! It’s the tail that wagged the dog!!” I knew I...
Have you taken your kids on a Blessing Hunt?
In our busy, let’s face it… chaotic lives, we too often forget to redeem the moments and help our children to focus on what is good. We speed through life too quickly, grabbing our...
When Obedience Doesn't Make Sense
I’m certain you’ve noticed in our confusing culture that we all are having a harder time than ever choosing obedience. And so… how do we teach our children obedience? As the culture...
If you could make only one parenting commitment, what would be most effective for the life of your child?
Biblical Respect!
This would transform how your child sees God, others and self. Consider the following targets of respect......
Bedtime often becomes the parent’s most trying time of the day. Why?
Parents are tired! Face it! It’s been a long day! I can say that no matter what day you’re reading this, and I’m probably right on target! Almost...
3 Steps to Calm, Cool, and Composed Hearts
Have you been in the grocery store shopping in an aisle when a little bomb (also known as an uncontrollable child) went off? Chances are you have, and perhaps it was even your child....
Up at 6:00 a.m., attempting to jump in the shower before the little ones open their eyes. You wonder if they can hear the sound of your eyelids opening, because so often they begin their fussing as soon as you peek at the new day. So...
If you love me you will keep my commandments. John 14:15
Many times this verse is read and understood in reverse. We are so conditioned in this world to think that we must do in order to get. As a result, we misunderstand this...
Bringing Family fun and relationship back to the dinner table
We are often asked about mealtime and how to get kids to eat. We love to help, so here are our recommendations to establish peaceful and healthy family mealtimes.
1. To...
Training Hearts Articles
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Love for Extended Family with Problems
If you worry about bringing your kids into family gatherings, download and read!

Discovering Related Consequences
Understanding why and how to consistently apply correction