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...
by Arlene | Nov 13, 2014 | Parenting, Podcast, The Latest ...
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by Arlene | Nov 3, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Video games. Tablets. Televisions. In pockets. On laps. In cars. In restaurants. In bedrooms. Screens can be a constant source of stimulation for kids. And that stimulation may be causing stress to spike up in your child. What??? Most parents probably allow...
by Arlene | Oct 27, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
“TRICK OR TREAT!” Remember saying those words when you were a kid? Your kids may be saying that phrase over and over again on Friday to unlock the steady stream of candy from neighbors. Whether you’re going door to door or to a church harvest...
by Arlene | Oct 21, 2014 | Parenting, Podcast, The Latest ...
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by Arlene | Oct 16, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Today and tomorrow, I am on Focus on the Family with my co-author Dr. Gary Chapman talking about our book, Growing Up Social: Raising Relational Kids in a Screen-Driven World. I hope you will enjoy listening on your car ride or maybe at home. We recorded the...
by Arlene | Oct 8, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Today my segment on the Better Show aired nationally. You can watch my conversation with host JD Roberto about screen time and kids. How do you know if your child has too much screen time? At what point does screen time hinder, not help, academic performance? We talk...
by Arlene | Oct 2, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Today, I have a guest devotional over at Girlfriends in God, with my wonderful friends Gwen Smith, Sharon Jaynes, and Mary Southerland! Welcome – if you’ve hopped over from Girlfriends in God – so glad to have you here! Parents often ask the...
by Arlene | Sep 27, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
What a thrill to be in New York City live with Fox & Friends this week! This segment aired on Fox & Friends the morning of September 25. It was wonderful to meet hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Brian Kilmeade. They are both extremely professional, sharp, and...
by Arlene | Sep 22, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Yay! I am so happy that you can now receive BONUS GIFTS when you buy Growing Up Social before September 30 (or if you bought it earlier this month). Just send an email to [email protected] with a photo or scan of your receipt by midnight on September...
by Arlene | Sep 18, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Dana Loesch has a new daily show on Glenn Beck’s channel The Blaze. It was such a joy to be on with her live from Dallas yesterday! I got to fly into Dallas from Southern California in the morning, and I was back at home in the evening to tuck the kids in. How...
by Arlene | Sep 10, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Yup, we’re back in the swing of things with school…and homework. Since my kids are in year-round school, we’ve been doing homework since July. We’re pros by now (just kidding). But seriously, in my new book with Dr. Gary Chapman Growing Up...
by Arlene | Sep 3, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Is technology bringing your family closer together or is it driving it further apart? Joseph and Amanda have three children, ages 2, 6 and 10. Their kids play video games and watch movies and television all day except for the time the older kids are in school. ...
by Arlene | Sep 1, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Today is the day Growing Up Social is available in bookstores and online retailers! I am so very excited my friends and hope you will get a copy for yourself and recommend it to friends. Here’s what one dear mom from our book launch team had to say: I’m...
by Arlene | Aug 26, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Take 3 minutes and watch this video. See if you can relate more to the first half or the last half. The way we spend our time, our days, with our children is important. Because our days become years, and the years make up childhood. I know you want your child to have...
by Arlene | Aug 4, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Yes, this is my youngest daughter Lucy in all her glory! She was 5 months old. I didn’t use any styling gel or mousse. No special hair drying. One morning, it just went like this! Since my baby was gifted with humorous hair, I have wanted to have her picture...
by Arlene | Jul 2, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Here’s my little swimmer Lucy, one of my kids who I pray for. As we begin a new summer month, here’s a prayer to keep you focused on what’s really important as a mom. Insert your child’s name(s) in the blanks and read this out loud. Dear...
by Arlene | Jun 18, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Yippee! I’m so happy to have you consider being on the book launch team for Growing Up Social. It just takes five easy steps to make a difference: Step One: Email me at [email protected] and say “I’m in!” or leave a comment below....
by Arlene | Jun 16, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
If you have a school-age child or grandchild, I have an amazing ministry to share with you. When Ethan was in first grade, I started attending a Moms in Prayer group. The vision of Moms in Prayer is quite simple and revolutionary: that every school in the world...
by Arlene | Jun 9, 2014 | Books I Like, Parenting, The Latest ...
You’ve said it before as a mom… “I need some help here!” Thanks to my friend, Kathi Lipp, you now have a book you can turn to when you utter those exact words. When your kid is sailing down the stairs in a laundry basket. You will know that...
by Arlene | May 27, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
A few weeks ago, I thoroughly enjoyed watching Moms Night Out. It’s a fabulous movie that will make you laugh and appreciate the “mommy, mommy, MOMMY!” moments of your life. It struck such a chord with moms. Yes, life can be a beautiful mess...
by Arlene | May 12, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
I know what many of you are thinking… How did it get to be May? How is summer just around the corner? I listened to a recent Focus on the Family broadcast about “Managing Your Family’s Summer Schedule.” Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley discussed...
