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NOTE: As my children are launching from the nest, I am spending less time on my parenting ministry and more time in my law practice. I will maintain this website and I hope you find some of the resources here helpful! But I will not be adding new content, and I have removed subscription forms. I am no longer podcasting or producing “The Anchor and Maze” newsletter.
Helping Our Kids Love Confession (or At Least Not Hate It) (Ep. 10)
Going to Confession can be intimidating for children. In this podcast, I offer some commonsense lifestyle tips that can help our kids grow naturally more comfortable approaching Confession.
3 Benefits of Boredom for Kids
When your kids say they’re bored, celebrate! Great things come from boredom. In this article, Kim shares 3 benefits of boredom for kids.
Slowing Down for Lent: Encouragement for Exhausted Parents
Lent is upon us, and many parents feel like the spiritual renewal train has left the station without them. How can parents manage burn-out so they can pay attention during Lent?
6 Ways Our Kids Attach to Us (Ep. 9)
In this podcast episode, Kim Cameron-Smith explains the 6 phases of secure attachment , how they impact human flourishing, and how we can nourish them in our children.
Understanding the “Orchid Child”
Orchid children are highly sensitive to environmental stimulation; their senses seemed to be heightened and they are often more emotionally attuned than their non-orchid friends. How can we help our orchid children not only survive, but thrive?
Avoid the 4 Deadly Horsemen of Marriage (Ep. 8)
Happily married couples have conflict, but they know to how to manage their conflicts in a way that actually strengthens their marriage. They also avoid John Gottman’s 4 deadly horsemen: the 4 most destructive communication habits that destroy trust and love.