Today I'm sharing on our new counseling center blog helpful information for parents who are facing divorce or still struggling with co-parenting their children. As a family law mental health professional (www.cooperativecoparent.com), I am passionate about influencing our culture toward more … [Read more...] about 6 Commitments to Prevent An Alienated Child During Separation and Divorce (sharing from our CCA staff blog)
My Birthday Manifesto @MichelleNietert
I want to be a positive encouragement and spiritual influence on the people I interact with – not just when I'm the conference speaker but also when I'm in front of a cashier or server when I'm in a hurry. I want my parenting to be more about being present and spiritually connected than creating … [Read more...] about My Birthday Manifesto @MichelleNietert
Stepping on Cheerios, Legos and Dirty Clothes (Book Review Included)
Sometimes unexpected challenges lead to rest even in the midst of a Stepping on Cheerios life. This past Sunday after teaching Sunday school, our family headed to my nephews ballgame. My daughter thought it would be an awesome idea to bring the family dog to the ballpark and while I first I … [Read more...] about Stepping on Cheerios, Legos and Dirty Clothes (Book Review Included)
Making Summer Reading Meaningful for You and Your Child (Children’s Book Giveaway)
During the last week of school, I was invited to read with a group of Kindergartners. One of the books my son and I chose was (affiliate links included) I'm Going to Give You a Bear Hug by Caroline B. Cooney. The children laughed at all the different hugs included in the story - especially the Horse … [Read more...] about Making Summer Reading Meaningful for You and Your Child (Children’s Book Giveaway)
Worries or Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference and What to Do About It.
Today, I'm guest posting on a tween parenting blog party about tackling worry and anxiety and wanted to share it with you. You can read this post highlighting ways to attack anxiety mentally, physically, spiritually, and with the help of others. Follow this link for the entire … [Read more...] about Worries or Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference and What to Do About It.
13 Parent Phrases Every Child Needs to Hear
1. God and I love you no matter what. #UnconditionalLove 2. You may feel lonely at times but please remember you are never alone. The enemy will lie to you and try to discourage you. #EmbraceTruth #RejectLies 3. There is nothing you are going to encounter in life that God, you and I can't … [Read more...] about 13 Parent Phrases Every Child Needs to Hear
Blue Whale Challenge
Local friends, it's been discovered in Collin County some kids are talking about this. People involved with youth be on the lookout for the words. This is no longer an active app but the term is something kids might pick up on and use in a pact. Unfortunately in the social media world, it doesn't … [Read more...] about Blue Whale Challenge
Equipping Our Kids to “Make God Famous” using Children’s Books (Bible Basics Giveaway and Intentional Summer Experiment Launch)
I recently read Chasing Famous: Living the Life You've Always Auditionedfor by Lisa Lloyd and was impacted by this statement taken from her chapter on parenting titled Stage Mom. I will confess with a daughter very active in a children's musical theater group, I am technically a stage mom but … [Read more...] about Equipping Our Kids to “Make God Famous” using Children’s Books (Bible Basics Giveaway and Intentional Summer Experiment Launch)
A Wife’s Secret to Happiness: Praying God’s Blessings When Annoyed (Bonus Author Interview with Jen Weaver and Book Giveaway!)
Working as a marriage counselor for right at 20 years, I love to read books about marriage. I will have to confess that one about roles in the subtitle with a chapter on submission made me a little hesitant. I have witnessed first-hand the word submission used by legalistic churches to encourage … [Read more...] about A Wife’s Secret to Happiness: Praying God’s Blessings When Annoyed (Bonus Author Interview with Jen Weaver and Book Giveaway!)
10 Ways I’m Thinking Positive and Rocking Motherhood
Did you know you have 50,000 to 70,000 thoughts a day? I was reminded of this recently while reading Unsinkable Faithby Tracie Miles (www.traciemiles.com). Reading her book reminded me how important my thought life is to my overall emotional and physical health. As a professional counselor, I am … [Read more...] about 10 Ways I’m Thinking Positive and Rocking Motherhood
5 Ways to Prepare Your Child for a Standardized Test
In Texas, tomorrow is a big day for many students because they will be taking a standardized test. While this topic often elicits strong emotions, until there are major philosophical changes towards how education is evaluated, the best approach we can have with our children is to use our parental … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Prepare Your Child for a Standardized Test
10 Behaviors to Avoid When Prepping for a Road Trip
Recently, we headed out for a weekend #roadtrip. After a bumpy start, our crew recovered and enjoyed the ride. Below are some words of wisdom unfortunately gained through painful experience. #family travels #dontaskmehowiknow #1. Do nothing to prepare the night before. Why do I convince myself … [Read more...] about 10 Behaviors to Avoid When Prepping for a Road Trip
