What stage of parenthood are you facing right now?
Do you have a child who cares more about what he likes?
Or perhaps, a teenager who finds it hard to get along with her siblings?
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Ever felt you …
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Parenting: Change Takes Time
Car Talks: Remembering Others Who are in Less ‘Comfortable’ Situations
What a splashing wet morning!
On our way to school, as we saw water splashes everywhere around us, the kids told me how they loved cool rainy mornings.
(It’s been hot and dry here in Jakarta …
Why We Take Our Kids to Funeral Services and Hospital Visits
‘Why do you take Brie along to the hospital? Aren’t you afraid of her getting sick, too?’, someone asked me the other day.
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Here’s what happened:
I picked Brie up from school and brought her along with …
Thoughts: Children are NOT Their Parents
‘I don’t understand you! Why aren’t you like your parents? They’re so good! Why are you like THIS???’
‘When I was YOUR age, I didn’t do THAT. Why did you do it???’
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Children are children.
They are …
Thoughts: Dealing with Our Children’s Mistakes
Name one parent, one educator, one teacher, who has NEVER made a mistake in life.
Everyone makes mistakes, including our children.
I remind myself daily, that my task is to guide their hearts whenever I need …
The Youngest in the Family Does NOT Always Get What She Wants
‘She’s the baby in the house, she always gets what she wants, doesn’t she?’
‘He’s the youngest out of 4 siblings, … must be spoiled by his parents, right?’
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They say, the youngest in the family is the …
Sharing with the Kids that Daddy and Mommy are Husband and Wife
As much our kids need to see us as their Mommy and Daddy, I truly believe they also need to see us as husband and wife who need (and enjoy) time with each other, too.
The …
Being Extra Aware of What We Share Publicly
In Jakarta, such ‘family’ stickers are commonly spotted on cars. Often, with names of family members printed for all to see😬
So much personal information is shared ‘publicly’ these days, and actually, even more on social …
