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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)
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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)
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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.
Works of Mercy for Families (Part 2: Beyond Our Front Door)
Practical ideas for practicing the works of mercy as a family beyond your front door.
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