by Arlene | Apr 8, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
I recently read a fantastic blog post by Tim Elmore titled, Three Huge Mistakes We Make Leading Kids…and How to Correct Them. It’s been tweeted more than 5400 times and has over 600 comments. I’d say Elmore has hit a nerve! I think his post is...
by Arlene | Apr 4, 2013 | Marriage, Parenting, The Latest ...
How would you like to become a better mom? Get a plan for your finances? Feel closer to your spouse? See positive results in your parenting? Get ready to be motivated and equipped because my amazing friend Hannah Keeley has put together a Mom Mastery Summit that you...
by Arlene | Apr 1, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Here are some of my favorite Easter photos from this weekend. Lucy is all about the Easter bunny. She loves, loves, loves that bunny! I tell her that the Easter bunny represents new life and there’s new life in Christ. My favorite photo is Lucy dressed up as...
by Arlene | Mar 28, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
As you think about the events of Easter, perhaps you consider happenings such as the Last Supper, Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane, Judas’ betrayal, and Christ’s death and resurrection. And rightfully so! But if you turn, not in the Gospels, but to the...
by Arlene | Mar 25, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
If your children are being raised in Sunday school, it’s possible that they hear the word Easter and think, I already know about that. In fact to be completely honest, that’s true of us adults too. Why not make some Easter moments for kids that will come alive this...
by Arlene | Mar 22, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Your kids are home for spring break. Now what are you going to do with them? My kids have two weeks off for spring break. In the past, we have taken road trips or had visiting relatives. These things are exciting. This year, there are no travel plans. No incoming...
by Arlene | Mar 14, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
There are countless articles about how to get your kids out the door in the morning. And for good reason! Lots of us struggle with this on a regular basis. My kids are in 3rd grade and 1st grade. My firstborn is a rules-keeping, structure loving, firstborn...
by Arlene | Mar 7, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
You want to have meaningful conversations with your family. But sometimes you just don’t know how to get the ball rolling. When you’re sitting at your next meal, try asking a few intentional questions. You don’t want to “over-program”...
by Arlene | Mar 4, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
My husband James usually bikes the kids into school. If he can’t, I usually drive them. This morning however he asked, “Would you like to bike with them?” The dreaded bike ride. The real answer was, “No.” But the good mom in me wanted...
by Arlene | Feb 12, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Holidays are a great time to make memories with your toddler. Here are ten easy, cheap ways for moms to make a big impression on this Valentine’s Day: Fill their shoes with a sweet treat. When it’s time to put their shoes on, they will be thrilled to find a little...
by Arlene | Feb 7, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about eating chocolate candy and red hots (although that may be what your child thinks). It’s a great day to show your child what it means to show love to others. Toddlers probably won’t get much out of a heart to heart talk about the...
by Arlene | Dec 24, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
The prophet Isaiah foretold the birth of Christ in Isaiah 7:14: Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. God always keeps His promises! May God give you peace and hope this...
by Arlene | Dec 18, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Listening to FamilyLife Today on the radio a few weeks back, I was instantly drawn to one of their Christmas resources for kids: What God Wants for Christmas. I ordered it the same day! What God Wants for Christmas is an interactive nativity for kids. There are 7...
by Arlene | Dec 17, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
I’m thinking of how to celebrate Christmas in a meaningful way with toddlers. My Lucy is 3 and I want her to have a special time of not only the gifts of Christmas, but for her to catch the meaning of Christmas too. I think back about when my older kids Noelle...
by Arlene | Dec 13, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
When I go through the toy store or a Wal-Mart with my three year old, I know exactly what she will say. “Oh,” she’ll squeal. “Put THAT on my Christmas list!” Christmas gifts for toddlers are not only fun for kids to receive, they are often fun for moms to buy...
by Arlene | Dec 3, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
My daughter Noelle turned 6 this week. We wanted to do something different so we learned how to throw a fancy tea party for girls. I’m a simple, non-craft kind of mom, but I do believe that little things can go a long way when thoughtfully done! For the tea...
by Arlene | Nov 20, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Crafty, I am not. But we all know that kids love making crafts, so I have googled Thanksgiving crafts for kids and come up with what I will do on Thanksgiving Day. Ta-da! A garland of leaves! All you need is construction paper, black marker, yarn and clothespins. ...
by Arlene | Nov 14, 2012 | Health, Marriage, Parenting, The Latest ...
A mom with no words? A wife who can’t talk? Yep, that’s been me for the past four days. I have laryngitis and a cold. It’s been a dream come true for James. A wife who doesn’t talk his ear off! I’ve learned a few things in these past...
by Arlene | Oct 31, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Yesterday, I brought Lucy to visit my grandmother who is in her 90s, living in an assisted care home. First Lucy dressed up like a princess to see her great-grandmother. Then she decided that costume was too itchy so she changed into her pink ballerina outfit. ...
by Arlene | Oct 26, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
I love this photo taken of my Lucy at Sonshine Club. Her shirt says “Superstar” and she truly is that to us! Sonshine Club is our afterschool Bible club at our kids’ public school on Fridays. We have about 65 kinder through 6th graders who come to...
by Arlene | Oct 8, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
This month, my youngest daughter turns three. Ah sweet Lucy! I am truly treasuring having a toddler in the house (even if my giant Lucy does look like a 4-year-old sometimes). When else will someone say, “Pwe-senting Noelle Pellicane!” as she throws her...
by Arlene | Sep 8, 2012 | Books I Like, Parenting, The Latest ...
Every parent needs a good dose of Dr. Kevin Leman! In his latest book What a Difference a Mom Makes, Dr. Leman talks about the indeliable imprint a mom leaves on her son’s life. Of course, I was thinking of my own son Ethan as I read it. I must admit I got a...
by Arlene | Jul 3, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
I recently saw a friend who is pregnant with her 4th child. Her three children are the same age as mine, so I couldn’t help but wonder what our lives would be like if we had a fourth child. Don’t get excited. I’m not pregnant or getting pregnant. ...
by Arlene | Jul 1, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
With the 4th of July around the corner, I’m thinking of what kind of craft I could do with my kids. I am not crafty. Cutting and gluing is about as much as I can do. In searching for crafts online, I found an easy craft I think I can do that still looks fun and...
