by Arlene | Sep 4, 2018 | Blog, The Latest ..., Videos
Do your kids wear earbuds sometimes? Wearing earbuds can be a physical symbol that communicates, “I’m busy. Please don’t talk to me.” Yes, there are good uses for earbuds, but wearing them can become a bad habit for kids (and adults!). Instead...
by Arlene | Aug 28, 2018 | Blog, Parenting, The Latest ...
Has your child played hours and hours of Fortnite this summer? If so, he or she isn’t alone. More than 125 million people are playing. How can you tell if your child is addicted? Find out in today’s Facebook Live chat. Each week, I’ll be doing a...
by Arlene | Aug 13, 2018 | Blog, Parenting, The Latest ...
Could you use some practical parenting advice? Whether your child is currently thriving or struggling, you will find encouragement in today’s episode of Focus on the Family. I am beyond honored to be a broadcast guest today. Talking with Jim Daly and John...
by Arlene | Aug 9, 2018 | Blog, Health, The Latest ...
I saw a t-shirt the other day that read, “My Coffee Needs Coffee.” If we’re counting on coffee or personal confidence to get us through the day, we won’t get too far for too long. Instead we must count on the God of Israel who never sleeps!...
by Arlene | Aug 7, 2018 | Blog, Parenting, The Latest ..., Videos
Years ago, before my first book was every published, I told a dear friend my dream: Someday, I would like to be on Focus on the Family. It seemed like a very far fetched, crazy, pie-in-the-sky dream for sure. How amazing that God has brought this dream to pass and...
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by Arlene | Jul 30, 2018 | Blog, Parenting, The Latest ...
I’ve been going to a neighborhood spin class for more than 13 years now. In class today, my instructor yelled, “ISOLATE!” What did she mean by that? Did she want me to go back home and sit alone in my room? No, of course not (although that would have been nice!)....
by Arlene | Jul 23, 2018 | Blog, Parenting, The Latest ...
This morning, the breakfast table was strangely quiet. Just three years ago, my three kids sat around the breakfast table in a beehive of activity and chatter. Then when my oldest went to middle school (which started one hour before elementary school), that left my...
by Arlene | Jul 19, 2018 | Blog, Books I Like, The Latest ...
I’m pleased to offer you this guest post from my friend, author Kelly Balarie. She has a new book out, Battle Ready: Train Your Mind to Conquer Challenges, Defeat Doubt, and Live Victoriously. Here’s Kelly in her own words (I think you’ll be able...
by Arlene | Jul 12, 2018 | Blog, Parenting, The Latest ...
A special shout out to my friends from Proverbs 31 Ministries! Thanks for stopping by. We know how to talk about Christmas with our kids, but maybe it’s harder to explain the coming of Christ again! Yet the Bible has much to say about the return of Christ and...
by Arlene | Jul 3, 2018 | Blog, Parenting, The Latest ...
Living in America is a wonderful privilege and one that we should be constantly grateful for. We have clean water to drink and proper sanitation. We are not assigned a job. We are not jailed or beaten for being a certain religion. We are free to hold onto our...
by Arlene | Jun 25, 2018 | Blog, Parenting, The Latest ...
A special welcome to my Proverbs 31 friends! (you can read my devotion from today here) Do you want to discover how to connect with others moms through prayer? Praying for your kids is one of the best things you can do yourself…and with other women. Maybe...
by Arlene | Jun 15, 2018 | Blog, Marriage, Parenting, The Latest ...
This Sunday marks America’s 108th Father’s Day – one of my hubby’s favorite holidays! It began as the idea of a church going woman in Spokane Washington. She heard a Mother’s Day sermon and decided fathers should have their day too. ...
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 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 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 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 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 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...
