by Arlene | May 28, 2018 | Blog, Parenting, The Latest ...
My son Ethan wrote this essay and I thought it would be neat to share something from the eyes of a middle schooler. What our young men learn about the values and history of our country will have a tremendous impact on the future of America. What Memorial Day Means...
by Arlene | May 21, 2018 | Marriage, Parenting, The Latest ..., Videos
Do you need a little tweak in the way you see your marriage or kids? Whether you are overwhelmed by the things to do, or underwhelmed by the appreciation you feel…you have incredible power to change your perspective and improve your life. My glasses have...
by Arlene | May 15, 2018 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: You have a powerful weapon that often goes unused – the power of prayer! Whether you feel defeated or happy, talking to God about your children invites God to...
by Arlene | May 10, 2018 | Blog, Parenting, The Latest ...
A special welcome to my friends from Proverbs 31! Good news: we are not left alone to parent our children. God has gifted us with prayer – a way to communicate directly to the Most High God! I hope you’ll be encouraged by the mom’s powerful prayer...
by Arlene | May 8, 2018 | Blog, Parenting, The Latest ...
Why do you love being a mom? Many times, we talk about the hard parts of being a mom. The endless diapers and wipes, sleepless nights, sibling rivalry, piles of laundry, sassy teens, and goodness, what in the world am I serving for dinner tonight? Sometimes we need a...
by Arlene | May 1, 2018 | Blog, Books I Like, Parenting, The Latest ...
I want my kids to grow up to be world changers. That’s why I am so happy to bring you this guest post by my friend, Kristen Welch from We are That Family. She has a new book that launches today, Raising World Changers In A Changing World… Our world...
by Arlene | Apr 26, 2018 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Would you like to go to the grocery store without a meltdown? Would it be refreshing to have kids who obey what you say? Here are 4 quick tips to help your kids obey. These ideas and more can be found in come Parents Rising: 8 Strategies for Raising Kids Who Love God,...
by Arlene | Apr 17, 2018 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: My friend Dannah Gresh is here to talk about the subjects we need to know about…but sometimes we’re afraid to ask about! It’s easier to avoid hot...
by Arlene | Apr 10, 2018 | Blog, Parenting, The Latest ...
What’s your top parenting problem? Parenting can seem like an uphill lonely battle some days, but your struggle is not unique. I know in the moment, you may feel like your child is the only one to ________ (fill in the blank). But you probably only have to...
by Arlene | Apr 5, 2018 | Parenting, The Latest ...
This week, I was interviewed by CBS News in San Diego. Here’s my segment with Heather Myers of News 8 Morning Extra about my new book Parents Rising and taking a break from technology. CBS News 8 – San Diego, CA News Station – KFMB Channel 8 And if...
by Arlene | Apr 2, 2018 | Blog, Parenting, The Latest ...
Today is launch day for my new book, Parents Rising: 8 Strategies for Raising Kids Who Love God, Respect Authority, and Value What’s Right. Wahoo!! I invite you to order a copy today! Buy on Amazon Buy on Barnes & Noble Buy on ChristianBook.com Buy on...
by Arlene | Mar 27, 2018 | Blog, Parenting, The Latest ...
Parenting is not a democracy. My husband James has joked it’s more like a benevolent dictatorship! I’m not saying you shouldn’t consider your children’s opinions and preferences. I’m not saying the family meeting doesn’t have a...
by Arlene | Mar 20, 2018 | Blog, Parenting, The Latest ...
I was sitting upstairs when my kitchen timer downstairs started beeping. At first I ignored it. I figured it would eventually stop beeping. But after my concentration had been hijacked for too long, I ran downstairs to turn it off. That’s a word picture of why...
by Arlene | Mar 13, 2018 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Does this sound familiar: “What happened at school today?” asks mom. “Nothing.” How can you get your tween/teen to talk more? How can you...
by Arlene | Mar 4, 2018 | Blog, Giveaways, Parenting, The Latest ...
You’re invited to join the launch team for my newest book: Parents Rising: 8 Strategies for Raising Kids Who Love God, Respect Authority, and Value What’s Right. When parents move from bending over backwards in order to please, to standing up...
by Arlene | Mar 4, 2018 | Blog, Giveaways, The Latest ...
***This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to the winner Brinda!*** Is your marriage is a treasure? Sometimes it can seem more like a hidden treasure. Well, I have a book to map out your journey to rediscovering the joy in your marriage. As I wrote today on...
by Arlene | Feb 27, 2018 | Blog, Parenting, The Latest ...
The Connect Movie produced by Kirk Cameron comes out today. I will be in the theater tonight watching and praying that millions of parents will eventually see this important film about the dangerous effects of technology and particularly social media on our kids....
by Arlene | Feb 20, 2018 | Parenting, Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: I would venture to guess many of the daily challenges you face with your kids were unheard of in your grandmother’s generation. We live in a culture that...
by Arlene | Feb 13, 2018 | Blog, Giveaways, The Latest ...
***This giveaway is closed. Congratulations Gloria H!*** Need some help seeing the great in your marriage? A special Valentine’s Day week welcome to my friends from Proverbs 31 Ministries! Perhaps you read my devotion today and you want to stop the cycle of...
by Arlene | Feb 9, 2018 | Blog, Parenting, The Latest ...
“Mom, he is so cute!” Noelle declared with great enthusiasm. Yes, that’s one cute baby! I lit up when I showed my 6th grade daughter Noelle the photo of Lucas Warren, the one-year-old baby who is taking on the world with smiles. He won the 2018...
by Arlene | Feb 1, 2018 | Blog, Health, The Latest ...
Maybe a better question than “Are you listening to the wrong people?” would be “Are you listening to the right people?” Listening to the right people makes all the difference between a problem solved or a problem prolonged. My voice is a case...
by Arlene | Jan 23, 2018 | Blog, Giveaways, The Latest ...
***This giveaway is closed. Congratulations Lisa K!*** Would you like your girl to grow up confident in Jesus Christ? Me too! That’s why I’m so happy to offer this month’s book giveaway – a devotional for tween girls Brave Beauty: Finding the...
by Arlene | Jan 18, 2018 | Blog, The Latest ...
A welcome to my friends from Proverbs 31! No matter what is going on in your life, there is always reason to rejoice in God our Savior. Here’s a message I gave at my home church, Bonita Valley Community Church, about “The Happy Habit.” I trust it...
by Arlene | Jan 16, 2018 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here It can be hard to be a girl! There’s more pressure for our tweens to look just right in our media saturated world. How can you teach your daughter that the...
