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Help Your Teenager Who Is Struggling in School
There are many challenges that come with parenting. One of the biggest challenges for my family has been in school. I teach elementary school, so getting through that, although it wasn’t easy, was much more manageable. But, since the kids went to middle school, we have spent many, many hours trying to help a teenager who is struggling in school. Each of our 3 kids is different and had different needs. All of them had struggles with social maturity and the issues that go along with growing up. Our 2 girls had a few struggles with classwork and homework. But they were both willing to seek help from their teachers…
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Love Your Teenager With These Seven Simple Tips!
Most parents have an instant love for their children as soon as they are born. Some families may take a little longer to bond, but loving your sweet little one comes easily for most parents. Then one day, that sweet little boy or girl turns into a teenager. Halfway between child and adult, your teen’s emotions, attitude, and hormones are driving you crazy!!! All these changes can make it a little harder to love your teenager. We know you LOVE them because they are yours, but I guess LIKING your teen is really the challenge you’re up against. Even though they are trying your patience almost daily, as a parent,…
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Parenting Your Teenager and Making it out Alive!
As I’ve gone through the different stages of parenting, I have realized something. They all have challenges! And parenting a teenager is no different. In fact, parenting your teenager can be one of the most challenging times for your whole family! Over the past 8 years, my husband and I have had at least one teenager in the house. Our kids are very close in age (18, 19, and 21) so we’ve spent the larger part of these 8 years with 3 teenagers. This has been both a blessing and a challenge! One blessing from parenting 3 teenagers is how much we’ve learned from this experience. In fact, we’re still…
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Secret Benefits of Couples Who Are Best Friends
“Today I marry my best friend…” I’ve seen variations of this poem at several weddings for the last few years. It’s often attributed to Bertrand Russell, but the actual origins are unknown. This poem is a sweet and tender addition to any wedding ceremony. One reason this quote has become so popular is because many people like the idea of couples who are best friends. We eat up this sweet and romantic side of a love story! But the reality of couples who are best friends isn’t just a tender, romantic feeling. It takes real work and commitment for happily married couples to become best friends. And more effort…
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Simple Ways To Have Fun With Your Spouse
Marriage isn’t easy. There are tons of stresses that will attack your marriage from all angles. Learning how to have fun with your spouse is essential to ensure your marriage happiness! There are many simple ideas for you and your spouse to have fun at home, going out, and also to have a couple’s getaway. Very Well Mind lists 14 Fun Things Couples Should Do Together. Have Fun with Your Husband at Home Many couples struggle to schedule date nights or a couple’s getaway. Couples with young kids might have a hard time scheduling a date night away from home. If they don’t have babysitters nearby, it can be…
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Putting Your Spouse First
Marriage is not for the faint of heart. It takes time, effort, commitment, and sacrifice. A huge component of making your marriage work is putting your spouse first in your relationship. There are several ways you can put your spouse first in your marriage. In this post, we will talk about 8 ways you can successfully make your spouse a priority in your marriage. These fall under 4 areas: getting real, thinking of their needs, putting God first, and remembering you’re a team. Let’s Get Real First off, let’s get real. When putting your spouse first, you have to have realistic expectations. You need to have realistic expectations for your…
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15 Tips for a Successful Marriage That Lasts!
Marriage is hard work, even for the most committed couples. With the divorce rate in the US hovering between 40 and 50%, it’s no wonder people struggle to stay happily married. Even the best of the best have struggles in their married life. So what’s the secret to a long happy marriage? And what things can a couple do to have a successful and happy married life? I’ve put together a list of 15 tips for a successful marriage. These fall under four different topics: finding joy in your marriage, communicating with your spouse, working together, and putting your spouse first. One of the Best Tips for a Successful Marriage…
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All-Consuming Thoughts
All-consuming thoughts can take over your life!
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Finding Your Purpose in Life
Have you ever asked God why you are here? Keep reading to learn how you can find your purpose in life.
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How to Make Your Resolutions Stick!
Are you ready to have your best year in 2020?? Read more to learn proven tips for making your resolutions stick through the whole year!
