On the last day of school, gather the neighbors, greet the kids at the school bus, and bombard them with a water fight to celebrate a huge accomplishment and to welcome in the summer.
Ask your kid: “When you lie, do you think it changes the way I feel about you? Do you think it changes the way God feels about you? Reassure them it doesn’t.
One study found that 96% of teens lie. They lie to avoid getting into trouble. But the most common reason they lie to their parents is to protect their relationship with their parents.#NurtureShock
Truth: Your middle schooler is going to make mistakes. They’re going to mess up in big and small ways. As you help them navigate their way through their messes, remember that sometimes the best thing you can offer to your child is grace. #UnchartedSeries#XP3MS
When you know how much time you have left, you tend to do more with the time you have now. Download the Parent Cue app to help you make the most of the time you have with your kids.
Your role is not to impress your children or anyone else with your ability to parent; your role is to impress your children with the love and nature of God. #ImaginetheEnd
Acknowledging & celebrating the ways you see your student being generous with what they have will encourage them to continue on a path of generosity in the future.