A few weeks ago I asked the following question as a poll on Facebook. True or False: It is best to keep toddlers and preschoolers busy so they stay out of trouble. While it wasn't my ambition to create a tricky question, it was my hope that the question would cause each reader to stop and think. And, I hope that it will start a constructive ...
Impressing on Children
When Your Child’s Behavior is an Embarrassment
I just received a call from my child's school. It was not a he's-doing-such-a-great-job call, but instead a he-made-a-very-poor-choice phone call. Everything inside of me wants to listen to the lies of the enemy. - You are a horrible mom. - You don't pay enough attention to him. - And you speak at conferences on the topic of parenting? - ...
Is Santa Good or Bad?
Little boys preferring the color pink. A child playing with water guns. A little girl believing in Santa Claus. These are all topics that 20 years ago didn't even get a response from a parent.All topics that today have the potential to stress a parent out. Because of the current culture, we jump into panic wondering if we need to ...
Ideas to Parent with Intention
Helping adults be intentional with the children in their lives. The motto of the ABC Jesus Loves Me website. The Be Intentional 2018 Planner. A new wire-bound, 12-month calendar notebook to help adults be intentional each day. Hang around for a while and you will realize Be Intentional is more than a buzz phrase. As the mother of a ...
A Collection of Christ-Centered Christmas Ideas for Families
Google "Christmas ideas for kids" and you will be provided with 65,500,000 links - literally. Just the thought of searching through a few of these makes me feel overwhelmed. So, I have made it easy for you. I have shared links to our favorite ideas and then you can decide which ones you want to explore further. ☆ Activities ☆ Happy Birthday ...
Encouraging Your Child
If you watch the ABCJLM YouTube Channel, you know that I believe children need firm boundaries draped in love. But in having children with disabilities, I have learned that sometimes discipline is not the answer. Let me explain with a blog post that I wrote six years ago... Bubs struggles with new things. New foods, different places, and ...
What Makes a Good Consequence?
On Wednesdays, our newspaper prints a column by Dr. John Rosemond. While I don't agree with all of his parenting advice (especially when dealing with children who have disabilities), our overall parenting philosophies are very similar. High expectations for all children. Boundaries that prove the test of time. Unconditional love that has no ...
Have a Strong-Willed Child?
I am hearing a lot of frustration on the ABCJLM Facebook Group about having a strong-willed child. Can I just encourage you for a moment? While there are varying degrees, raising a strong-willed child means that your child is developing...growing...maturing. Showing their desire is part of the process of learning independence and checking to ...
A Parent’s Pray for the School Year
Today we are closing the door on summer. At the crack of dawn tomorrow, I will deliver my children to their appropriate elementary and middle schools to spread their wings. I would like to pretend that this is easy to do, but honestly, like a mother hen, I would much rather keep them in the safety of my nest. It is only by God's strength and ...
How to Be Intentional with Your Child
This popular post has been updated here - https://parentingtoimpress.com/2024/10/play-based-learning-made-easy-for-busy-parents.html ...