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Peer Orientation: What It Is and Why It Makes Parenting Harder
Peer orientation is the Trojan horse many parents underestimate – a danger sitting right in front of them and they don’t see it. What is peer orientation, why is it so dangerous, and how can you avoid it?
Raising Kids Who Can Weather Storms
Kim explains the connection between secure attachment and resilience in children. Is it possible for your child to be too attached to you?
Advent Prayer Traditions for Families
If you’re hoping to add some new Advent prayer traditions to your Catholic home this year, I have some great ideas for you!
Advent Lectio Divina for Families (FREE RESOURCE)
Here is my free “Advent Lectio Divina for Families,” a wonderful guide for deepening your family’s experience of Advent! Here you’ll find an explanation of lectio, the four stages of lectio, and scripture passages for four weeks of Advent along with reflection questions. I’ve also included full-page images to use for visio divina.
Practical Holiness (10 Habits for Every Saint-in-Progress)
Here is a glimpse of 10 daily habits practiced by Pope St. John XXXIII as he worked on his spiritual growth. Great tips for parents and their kids!
Motivating Children to Learn: Tips for Your Catholic Home
Does your child resist completing homework or become overwhelmed when facing school projects? Here are some tips and insights for motivating children whose inner fire for learning seems to have dimmed.
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