It Is Almost Time For Christmas Break
E/4:29 Parent-to-Parent “In the midst of my anxieties within me, your comforts delight my soul” (Psalm 94:19). The signs of Christmas and the end of the fall semester are showing up everywhere. Leaves are starting to turn beautiful colors. God sure does give us some beautiful things to look at and to be in awe of….
Letting Go of Micromanaging, Part 3
E/4:29 Parent-to-Parent We spend 18-25 years (on average) securing the well-being of our children. Then the time comes when we send them off to college, or the military, and have to let go of daily interactions and decisions. It’s a process, not micromanaging anymore, but we can do it! Our students want to know they…
Letting Go of Micromanaging, Part 2
E/4:29 Parent-to-Parent So many new choices and options through the college years await! We can’t expect our students or ourselves to get all of it right. There has only been One that was perfect! Our adult lives are filled with choices like the free will that God gave us in the beginning in the Garden….
Letting Go of Micromanaging, Part 1
E/4:29 Parent-to-Parent Learning Something New The Bible encourages us to be good stewards of our resources, so when we invested money into our children’s education, we talked to them about our expectations and being able to check in occasionally about their grades. I’m not talking about micromanaging their every decision or choice during college or…
Caring From Afar When They Are Sick
E/4:29 Parent-to-Parent “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you, he will never forsake you. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged” Deuteronomy 31:8 It is bound to happen at some point during the year. “Mom, I feel awful!” There is no place like home especially when any of us feels…
Rules of Engagement: How Often to Call or Text
E/4:29 Parent-to-Parent There isn’t a one size fits all when it comes to communication. Every family is different, and what works well for some may not work for others. You know your child best so use that as a starting point if you’re unsure. As you are preparing for August talk about calls, texting, and…
Preparing for August and the Nuts & Bolts for LDs
E/4:29 Parent-to-Parent series Preparing for August Whether you are a seasoned parent or a first-timer, the closer August gets the more those heart strings start working on your emotions. If you’re already experienced with this, you probably have a routine that has gotten smoother with each year. However, if this is the first time, buckle…
Trust God with Everything and the Extra Challenges, Too
E/4:29 Parent-to-Parent Parenting a Child with Learning Differences My husband was sitting in a chair next to me across the desk from the Developmental Pediatrician who gave us the verdict from the testing he had done with our daughter several weeks prior. The doctor gently handed me a box of tissues as I tried to…
Summer Breaks Can Be Satisfying For All Involved
Parent-to-Parent E/4:29 Prayers, hopes and fears for our children’s wellbeing and benefit are part of being a parent and grandparent. Another part is giving them strength through comforting hugs and encouraging words. Any opportunity we have to soak up time with them fills our love tank and theirs! For all the best intentions, however, circumstances…
Our Words Can Be Sweet To Their Soul
Parent-to-Parent E/4:29 Let us be mindful of one of the smallest of our parts (the tongue). Our children depend on it. May the wisdom shared by a couple of seasoned LU Family members be an inspiration to you wherever the Lord is leading you and your family’s conversations. Spring semester! What Comes After Graduation? Some…