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by Arlene | Jul 8, 2019 | The Latest ...
NEW!!! Parent Rising Video Series just released If you are like me, you may need a mid-summer parenting pep talk about now! When I go to the grocery store, I overhear parents (with many children in tow) saying things like, “Yep, I’m ready for school to...
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by Arlene | Jun 28, 2019 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: The pursuit of beauty leads us down make up aisles, clothing stores, and the hair salon. And although there’s nothing wrong with any of those things, we know true beauty is about something more on the inside of us...
by Arlene | Jun 18, 2019 | The Latest ..., Videos
https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/videos/2361322240857951/ I’m the first one to say, “It’s summer! Let’s try that new dessert place!” Summer can become a steady stream of junk food, cotton candy, chips, hot dogs, and soda....
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by Arlene | Jun 17, 2019 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Do you ever feel hopeless as a parent? When you look around at the world our kids are growing up in, it can be easy to become discouraged. But when we fix our eyes on Jesus, everything can change! Today’s podcast...
by Arlene | Jun 10, 2019 | The Latest ..., Videos
https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/videos/2365850110317969/ It’s very likely that your child will spend a good amount of time with screens this summer. How can you tell whether this screen time is constructive or destructive? In this week’s...
by Arlene | Jun 4, 2019 | Blog, The Latest ..., Videos
https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/videos/1323290161158356/ What images come to mind when you hear the word “summer”? Pool parties…barbecues…family vacations…screen time. Screen time??? For many kids, many summer hours...
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by Arlene | May 29, 2019 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Are you stuck fighting the same battles with your kids over and over? Do your kids seem utterly unmotivated to do things like homework and chores? Join the club and let Dr. Kathy Koch give you a good pep talk to get...
by Arlene | May 28, 2019 | Blog, The Latest ..., Videos
Here’s this week’s Facebook live chat: https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/videos/449280262498660/ In my book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife, I write about the importance of being purposeful in your marriage. Marriages usually die from...
by Arlene | May 21, 2019 | The Latest ..., Videos
You hear about stranger danger…but is there an upside to meeting strangers? You bet! Now…don’t get me wrong. You children need to know that you DON’T get into a car with a stranger and that you DON’T text or go in a chatroom with a...
by Arlene | May 16, 2019 | The Latest ..., Videos
It’s easy to feel discouraged as a mom. Ironically, I have been trying to complete this post for the past 30 minutes and have experienced all sorts of problems embedding this video! Yes, our tasks can be discouraging! We might feel… Overwhelmed by our...
by Arlene | May 7, 2019 | Videos
I attended the excellent Learning and the Brain conference in NYC last weekend, and wanted to share something I learned. Many of our kids are anxious, depressed or struggling in social situations. How can we help them? In one word…FRIENDSHIP! For many kids,...
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by Arlene | May 1, 2019 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Too many boys are growing up without purpose. They’re unmotivated except when it comes to video games. Will they be ready for work after college? How will they fare as husbands and fathers? We all want greatness...
by Arlene | Apr 30, 2019 | Videos
Do you every have screen time battles, not with your kids, but with your parents? Maybe you’re not happy that your mom has just bought your child a new iPad. Maybe you’re concerned about the amount of TV your child watches at grandma and grandpa’s....
by Arlene | Apr 23, 2019 | Videos
You and your spouse are different and sometimes that can cause some parenting problems! How do you respond when your husband responds in a way you wouldn’t? When he pushes your parenting buttons? In today’s video, we’ll talk about elevating your...
by Arlene | Apr 16, 2019 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Do you wake up like Mary Poppins but turn into Cruella De Vil as the day wears on? That can certainly happen to me too! Valerie Woerner, author of Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday is here to help! In this podcast, you will...
by Arlene | Apr 16, 2019 | Videos
Are you just as tired on Monday morning as you were on Friday afternoon? The weekend is supposed to be rejuvenating and relaxing, but sometimes, it can be either too jam packed with activities or too mind numbing consuming TV, social media, and video games. In this...
by Arlene | Apr 10, 2019 | The Latest ...
My conscientious daughter Lucy had a rough morning today. She could not find her student council t-shirt which she was supposed to wear. She remembers it being in her drawer…and after looking and looking and looking for it, neither she or I could find it. It...
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by Arlene | Mar 29, 2019 | Blog, The Latest ...
I have a pretty good track record with remembering to pick up my kids from school, but this semester, I broke my “perfect pick up” streak. I thought my daughter had biked in to school, but we went with the car. (Duh! I dropped her off at school...
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by Arlene | Mar 28, 2019 | Blog, The Latest ...
Yes, my friend, you read that right. We can learn how to negotiate with our toddler, child, or teen from a former FBI hostage negotiator! Our kids can hold us hostage in our own homes with their angry rants and tantrums. They can make their demands and get exactly...
by Arlene | Mar 18, 2019 | The Latest ...
Are chores part of the daily routine for your kids? Sometimes we moms can become more like maids and our children like houseguests! It does not, nor should not, be that way! We are a team as a family, taking care of our home together because the tasks are much easier...
by Arlene | Mar 14, 2019 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Is there a relationship you’re often disappointed by? Maybe you are arguing more often with your spouse, yelling at your kids, or having frequent misunderstandings with a friend. This week’s podcast...
by Arlene | Mar 12, 2019 | The Latest ...
What happens when you tell your child to turn off the TV for dinnertime? That it’s time for chores? That you won’t buy that candy bar she’s begging you for? Angry outbursts are pretty common in everyday life – whether the venom is directed at...
by Arlene | Mar 5, 2019 | The Latest ...
A few weeks ago, Lucy fractured her ankle. I worry she might trip again. I worried because she couldn’t participate in this weekend’s family ski getaway (I happily stayed with her, off the mountain). While Lucy hobbled around in her boot, her sister...
by Arlene | Feb 26, 2019 | The Latest ..., Videos
Do you and your spouse argue about money? Maybe one of you goes to Starbucks too often, or the other wants to spend more money on electronics or eating out. I interviewed Scott and Bethany Palmer, the Money Couple about the money personalities in my book 31 Days to a...
