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We Want Obedience From the Heart; How Do We Get There?
We want our kids to obey from the heart, but how do we do this?
Kaye Wilson
Jan 163 min read
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Bad Reaction to Kids? Do Not Let Guilt Paralyze You!
most of us carry with us the fear that some outburst, bad attitude, or thoughtless word may have caused serious damage to our children.
Kaye Wilson
Sep 10, 20244 min read
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Ideas for Simple Fun for Kids in Summer
You don't need electronics or activities organized by adults in order to for your kids to have a rich, full, and satisfying summer, and one
Kaye Wilson
May 21, 20243 min read
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Vision, Authority, Correction, Obedience: Absolutely Essential
I had to keep reminding myself of what I was working towards, what I wanted for my children, and that the temporary pain was a small price t
Kaye Wilson
Apr 24, 20244 min read
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Cultivate Virtue Through Imagination
Maybe we’re afraid of creating intolerant fanatics, or maybe we’re just afraid of the Woke crowd, but for whatever reason, many of us shy...
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Apr 17, 20243 min read
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Here's Why "Because I Said So" is So Important
Nobody likes to be told what to do. Why not explain your reasons to your kids?
Kaye Wilson
Apr 6, 20243 min read
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Don't Protect Them From Hard Things; Let Kids Learn Resilience
True story: On March 28, 1905 a little girl was born in Medford, Oklahoma to a family who had arrived during the Cherokee Strip Land Run...
Kaye Wilson
Mar 28, 20244 min read
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What About Kids in Church?
When I was a kid, everybody went to church, and nobody ever asked whether or not kids should be there with their parents. There were no...
Kaye Wilson
Mar 2, 20243 min read
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Discover How to Use Consequences to Prove You Mean what You Say
Hey, friends! I hope all is well with you! I hope your kids are playing happily together while you're enjoying time with your husband, or...
Kaye Wilson
Jan 29, 20243 min read
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I'm Hosting Thanksgiving! How Do I Prepare With My Kids Underfoot?
This was the question I faced when we started the tradition of hosting Thanksgiving for all of my extended family.
Kaye Wilson
Nov 8, 20232 min read
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Being Picked On: A Trick-Or-Treat Story
It was a Halloween party! Some of us school friends (all girls, of course, 4th or 5th grade) were going to Trick-or-Treat in our friend's...
Kaye Wilson
Oct 31, 20233 min read
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Authority: Is It Good or Bad?
A lot of people think of "authority" as a bad word; it brings to mind images of drill sergeants, mean teachers, and dictators. Each of...
Kaye Wilson
Oct 24, 20233 min read
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How I Fell, In Spite Of Good Intentions and Lots of Effort
When I was about 9 years old, I participated in a race on the school playground. I don't remember who I was racing, but it's a fair bet...
Kaye Wilson
Oct 20, 20233 min read
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Family Meals: How to Manage the Chaos and Have Restaurant-Ready Kids!
You know family meals are important, so you've made it a priority; you're home-cooking meals when you can, supplementing with rotisserie...
Kaye Wilson
Nov 8, 20224 min read
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Tell Them Your Stories!
Have you told your children your stories? Not just what happened the day they were born, or how you and your husband met, but the ones...
Kaye Wilson
Oct 25, 20223 min read
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Building Confidence In Your Child
What is confidence? Confidence is a kind of trust. You can have confidence in something you read or hear, confidence in a friend,...
Kaye Wilson
Oct 19, 20224 min read
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The First Lesson of Parenting
When parents bring their first little one home from the hospital, everything is new, and maybe a little scary! Before long, though, you...
Kaye Wilson
Oct 11, 20223 min read
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Summing It Up: The Benefits of Order
I've recently published three posts concerned with staying on top of day-to-day housekeeping: one about laundry,...
Kaye Wilson
Sep 13, 20222 min read
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How You May Be Undermining Your Own Authority
One of the most important aspects of being a good and effective parent is making sure you've established your authority. What this means...
Kaye Wilson
Jul 14, 20223 min read
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Take Courage--The World Needs You, and Your Children
The recent appalling events in Uvalde Texas and Highland Park are too painful for parents to contemplate. Which of us has not heard that...
Kaye Wilson
Jul 8, 20224 min read
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