aturner33Feb 232 minParent Mission DriftThe other day, we were on a longer car ride than usual and we were sharing what we call “Grow and Glows,” meaning identifying some things...
aturner33Jan 193 minCommunication 102: Asking Better Questions“Use your words, please.” It was a request I hadn’t made since my teenager was a toddler, but I found it oddly appropriate in that...
aturner33Jan 123 minCommunication 101: Why and How to Listen to Your Kids“Why isn’t she LISTENING to him?!” My son was truly upset by the mother’s insensitivity in the podcast we were listening to fill a long...
aturner33Dec 29, 20212 minParenting as God Parents Us Part 4: CorrectionI’m going to do us both a favor this week and keep the blog super short and to the point. This week between Christmas and New Years is...
aturner33Dec 20, 20213 minParenting as God Parents Us Part 3: Communication“Can we start having a weekly family meeting?” my seven-year-old asked me? “We can talk about what’s on the calendar, who we need to pray...
aturner33Dec 13, 20213 minParenting As God Parents Us Part 2: Expectation“Okay, what are our rules for the grocery store? There are three, remember?” My children’s tiny voices responded in unison, “Stay with...
aturner33Dec 6, 20213 minParenting as God Parents Us Part 1: RelationshipThe tears were threatening to blur my vision as I pulled out my computer and began researching parenting techniques that didn’t involve...
aturner33Nov 29, 20213 minRest: Model it, Teach itWhen I first started learning about what rest really is, I was pretty desperate. My husband and I had an infant and a toddler of our own,...
aturner33Nov 22, 20213 minSMART RestFrustrated and exhausted, I gathered up my pillows, water, and phone and headed to the guest bedroom. I’d been in bed for over two hours,...
aturner33Nov 15, 20213 minWhat Kind of Rest do YOU Need?I think I cried just about every day of 5th and 6th grade. And I don’t mean just a few slippery tears sneaking out - I would all out bawl...
aturner33Nov 10, 20213 minKeeping the Sabbath Holy“Abby, can you be still just for five minutes?” Grandpa didn’t say this in a critical way, he was more amazed by the internal motor that...
aturner33Nov 1, 20213 minYou are Like a Rubber BandWe all know the oxygen mask analogy for taking care of ourselves, right? If you’re on an airplane, and the oxygen mask light comes on,...
aturner33Oct 25, 20213 minI'm Sorry, Friends!I need to apologize to you. I’ve been giving you way too much content to tackle each week. See, I have so much in my head and I want to...
aturner33Oct 20, 20214 minBefore You Throw ALL the Electronics Out the Window...Imagine a world where you never again had to hear, “Mom, can I play MineCraft now?” A world where YouTube was not a constant time suck. A...
aturner33Oct 15, 20213 min9 Strategies for Better SleepMy heart jumped into my chest when I found my daughter’s room dark and empty. As I do every morning, I woke up in time to make sure she...
aturner33Oct 6, 20214 minGrieving a "Normal" Life for Your ChildWhen my son was first diagnosed with ADHD, I was surprised to find myself going through all the stages of grief. Denial, anger,...
aturner33Sep 29, 20213 minHow to Break Down Homework to Avoid Melt DownsIf your home is anything like mine, homework can be a major pain point. Does your child have melt-downs, hide, forget or lie about...
aturner33Sep 20, 20213 minWhat British Romance Novels and Archery Taught me about ParentingI love to read novels. Specifically old British romance novels like Jane Austen. Consistently, by the first few chapters, I pretty much...
aturner33Sep 13, 20213 minThe Other Secret to a Successful Morning Routine is CreativityGetting up and out the door on time without forgetting something is perhaps the biggest struggle for families of children with ADHD. In...
aturner33Sep 8, 20213 minThe First Secret to a Successful Morning Routine Starts the Night BeforeI’ve heard it from so many families and it’s the same in my house. Mornings with ADHD are perhaps one of the hardest times of day. Once...