Category Archives: Challenges

Have a “Yes” Day!

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Kerri

Other moms say “Yes” to their kids more than I do. Or maybe I say “No” to my kids more than other moms. Or at least sometimes I feel that way. Today I saw one mom driving her mini-van of … Continue reading →

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The Change First Principle

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Cheri

When I was a freshman in college, I took a Psychology class where the teacher assigned the most valuable assignment I had in all 4 years of college. She encouraged us to choose someone with whom we felt our relationship … Continue reading →

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The Miracle of the Leaky Pipe

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Janae

Over the last couple of months, it seemed like our house was falling apart. It started our bedroom doors sticking on the second level. Then, cracks started to move through the paint around the door frames. A few weeks later … Continue reading →

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Ten Powerful Phrases

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Janae

This month, my life has been touched by a simple but profound book: TEN POWERFUL PHRASES FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE by Rich DeVos I have met Rich DeVos and have been touched by his sincerity, his powerful influence for good, and … Continue reading →

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Positive Behavior Reinforcement

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Kerri

As a certified teacher, I’ve learned that while we are trying to teach young children to self govern their behavior, they are highly motivated by extrinsic rewards for positive experiences.  Extrinsic rewards help motivate intrinsic motivation in young children when … Continue reading →

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Bedtime Nightmares

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Cheri

 We have a problem in our home.  It’s called BEDTIME.  Well, actually, that’s not exactly the problem.  See, as long as our three girls sleep in separate rooms, things work beautifully.  No whining, no crying, no problems.  But as soon … Continue reading →

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Ending Bickering With Praise

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Heidi

How to go from this to this Do your children ever bicker? Okay, you may put your hands down — it was a rhetorical question. All children bicker.  I have even heard children bicker to themselves. Bicker, bicker, bicker.  And … Continue reading →

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A Reason to Celebrate

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Kerri

There is always something to celebrate. Create memories. Create traditions. And celebrate even the least known National Holidays America has to offer. Continue reading →

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Be Your Best Self

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Kerri

It’s 3:00 AM now, and I came to the computer an hour ago after checking on the kids. It was going to be quick, but instead I’m grateful for the article I just found.  It’s called: The Choice is Yours. … Continue reading →

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Life is Hard

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Sunny

Before my husband and I were married, we had a talk.  We had a lot of talks, but one night I remember a particular talk about those kind of women who are always comparing themselves with others in order to … Continue reading →

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