by Arlene | Apr 21, 2015 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Friends…I am so excited, you might say happy, to tell you my next book is coming out August 1! It is going to be a game changer for many of you. I interviewed experts and happy moms such as Dannah Gresh, Kathi Lipp, Fern Nichols, Karol Ladd, Kendra...
by Arlene | Apr 14, 2015 | Podcast, The Latest ...
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by Arlene | Apr 9, 2015 | Marriage, The Latest ...
What career plans have you made? Education goals? Things you want to teach your children this year? What about goals as a wife? Have you set any of those lately? Most likely not…but if you have, way to go! Most of us don’t approach marriage as...
by Arlene | Apr 2, 2015 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Did you know that since the year 2000, our attention span has dropped 40 percent? If you ask any teacher if it was easier to hold a child’s attention ten years ago, I believe the answer would be a resounding YES! With the ding, ding, ding and the drop down menus...
by Arlene | Mar 23, 2015 | Marriage, The Latest ...
“What’s the weather going to be like mom?” That’s a question I hear every morning. My answer is typically the same in San Diego, “Just like yesterday.” We live in Southern California and we totally know we’re weather wimps. ...
by Arlene | Mar 15, 2015 | Parenting, The Latest ...
If you’ve never been to a conference to invest in your mom life, I highly encourage you to put one in your calendar. Whether it’s at a local church, two hours away, or 10 states away, it is so worth it to take a step back and… Breathe. Laugh with...
by Arlene | Mar 9, 2015 | Podcast, The Latest ...
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by Arlene | Mar 1, 2015 | Parenting, The Latest ...
My fifth-grader Ethan loves doing many things: building Legos, martial arts, rollerblading, playing the piano, and listening to Tim Hawkin’s remakes. And apparently, writing! He entered the CATE (California Association of Teachers of English) creative writing...
by Arlene | Feb 26, 2015 | Marriage, The Latest ...
When James and I were engaged, we were meeting with our wedding coordinator at the church. There just happened to be a wedding happening simultaneously. After our meeting, we were walking through the lobby and noticed the wedding party getting ready to begin the...
by Arlene | Feb 19, 2015 | Parenting, The Latest ...
As a parent, you undoubtedly will need to say I’m sorry to your kids along the way. And that’s okay. When you make a mistake, raise your voice, hurt their feelings, you don’t have to cover it up, justify it, or mumble an apology. It’s your...
by Arlene | Feb 12, 2015 | Marriage, The Latest ...
My daughter Lucy definitely has physical touch as one of her love languages. One of her favorite words when she was a toddler was “HUGGIE!” We often engage snuggle power for our kids, but we can forget to do that for our spouse. So this Valentine’s...
by Arlene | Feb 5, 2015 | Podcast, The Latest ...
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by Arlene | Jan 27, 2015 | Giveaways, The Latest ...
Have you ever felt like you needed more compassion and patience? Perhaps you are trapped in negative patterns and you just don’t know how to change. We have longed for transformation – trading in our self-protective strategies for trust in God. My friend...
by Arlene | Jan 20, 2015 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Sixteen years ago, James and I got married…friends turned sweethearts in graduate school at Regent University in Virginia Beach. Here’s the Outback Steakhouse where James pulled a yellow rose and a red rose out of his jacket and said, “I want like to...
by Arlene | Jan 14, 2015 | Giveaways, The Latest ...
It’s a pleasure to introduce you to my friend Karen Ehman, the author of the new book Keep It Shut. The words we use with our family members and friends can get us into a lot of trouble. But there’s good news… I’ll be giving away a copy of...
by Arlene | Jan 11, 2015 | Podcast, The Latest ...
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by Arlene | Jan 7, 2015 | Health, The Latest ...
About now, you may be a little discouraged about the weight you gained at Christmas. Like me, you may need a little pep talk. So pull up a chair and let me tell you about my friend Cynthia. After her son was born, she was disappointed at her 6 week checkup. She had...
by Arlene | Dec 29, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
With 2015 at hand, why not pick a digital resolution for your family? Now remember, if you overwhelm yourself with too many new habits all at once, you know what will happen. Nothing, absolutely nothing. You’ll give up on Day 3. So I would suggest choosing just...
by Arlene | Dec 22, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
From my home to yours, may you have a blessed Christmas this week! Joy to the world, the Lord has come. The words of Isaiah 40:9-11 ring true as we think of the birth of the Messiah. O Zion, You who bring good tidings, Get up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, You...
by Arlene | Dec 15, 2014 | Health, The Latest ...
Strangely, my family has a thing with feet. This month, James jammed his toe in between the mats at our martial arts studio. It’s not broken, but it’s sprained. The doctor told him to stay off it for one month. So my usually handy husband is on crutches...
by Arlene | Dec 5, 2014 | Podcast, The Latest ...
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by Arlene | Dec 1, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
I love the tradition of decorating the Christmas tree on the day before Thanksgiving. As we take ornaments out of the box, we hold memories of years ago. A petrified Christmas cookie my husband James made in elementary school some thirty-something years ago A bride...
by Arlene | Nov 25, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
With Thanksgiving just two days away, here are four simple things you can do at home to help your child have an attitude of gratitude: 1. Scavenger Hunt – Equipped with paper and pen, go through your room and write down all the items you are thankful that you have....
by Arlene | Nov 19, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Thanksgiving is around the corner. Have you ever doubted your child’s ability to be grateful instead of demanding? Maybe you’ve observed your toddler rant and rave, and you wonder how there can be a thankful heart inside that two foot tyrant? Are young children...
