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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.
Finding Lenten Renewal in the Chaos of Parenting
Parents can feel overwhelmed when they hear messages about the importance of pausing and finding quiet time for prayer during Lent. Our lives are often so, well, chaotic and LOUD! In this article, Kim shares some insights about how parents can experience spiritual renewal in the ordinary, chaotic tasks of raising a family.
FREE Lenten Family Prayer Resource!
Ash Wednesday is around the corner! Want to supercharge your family’s Lenten prayer? Here is my free “Lenten Lectio Divina for Families”! The guide provides an explanation of lectio, a script for leading your children through the stages of meditation and contemplation, discussion questions, and beautiful sacred art for contemplation.
The 3 Pillars of Lent for Families
Lent is a time to prepare our hearts and minds for Easter. The Church recommends prayer, fasting, and almsgiving as a way to focus our preparation. These 3 pillars of Lent help us to pause and reflect on our relationship with God and others. Here are some tips and resources for practicing the 3 pillars as a family this Lenten season.
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?
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!