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.
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Kaye Wilson
- May 21
- 3 min
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
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Kaye Wilson
- Apr 24
- 4 min
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
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- Apr 17
- 3 min
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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Kaye Wilson
- Apr 6
- 3 min
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?
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Kaye Wilson
- Mar 28
- 4 min
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...
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Kaye Wilson
- Mar 2
- 3 min
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...
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Kaye Wilson
- Jan 29
- 3 min
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...
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Kaye Wilson
- Nov 8, 2023
- 2 min
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.
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Kaye Wilson
- Oct 31, 2023
- 3 min
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...
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Kaye Wilson
- Oct 24, 2023
- 3 min
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...
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Kaye Wilson
- Oct 20, 2023
- 3 min
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...
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Kaye Wilson
- Nov 8, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Kaye Wilson
- Oct 25, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Kaye Wilson
- Oct 19, 2022
- 4 min
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,...
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Kaye Wilson
- Oct 11, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Kaye Wilson
- Sep 13, 2022
- 2 min
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,...
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Kaye Wilson
- Jul 14, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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Kaye Wilson
- Jul 8, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Kaye Wilson
- Mar 11, 2022
- 4 min
Living Above the Level of Feeling
One of the most important signs of maturity is the ability to live and function above the level of feelings, to be able to do what needs...
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