Parent Mission Drift
The 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...
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aturner33
- Jan 19, 2022
- 3 min
Communication 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...
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aturner33
- Jan 12, 2022
- 3 min
Communication 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...
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aturner33
- Dec 29, 2021
- 2 min
Parenting as God Parents Us Part 4: Correction
I’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...
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aturner33
- Dec 20, 2021
- 3 min
Parenting 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...
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aturner33
- Dec 13, 2021
- 3 min
Parenting 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...
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aturner33
- Dec 6, 2021
- 3 min
Parenting as God Parents Us Part 1: Relationship
The tears were threatening to blur my vision as I pulled out my computer and began researching parenting techniques that didn’t involve...
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aturner33
- Nov 29, 2021
- 3 min
Rest: Model it, Teach it
When 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,...
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aturner33
- Nov 22, 2021
- 3 min
SMART Rest
Frustrated 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,...
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aturner33
- Nov 15, 2021
- 3 min
What 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...
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aturner33
- Nov 10, 2021
- 3 min
Keeping 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...
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aturner33
- Nov 1, 2021
- 3 min
You are Like a Rubber Band
We 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,...
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aturner33
- Oct 25, 2021
- 3 min
I'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...
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aturner33
- Oct 20, 2021
- 4 min
Before 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...
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aturner33
- Oct 15, 2021
- 3 min
9 Strategies for Better Sleep
My 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...
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aturner33
- Oct 6, 2021
- 4 min
Grieving a "Normal" Life for Your Child
When my son was first diagnosed with ADHD, I was surprised to find myself going through all the stages of grief. Denial, anger,...
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aturner33
- Sep 29, 2021
- 3 min
How to Break Down Homework to Avoid Melt Downs
If your home is anything like mine, homework can be a major pain point. Does your child have melt-downs, hide, forget or lie about...
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aturner33
- Sep 20, 2021
- 3 min
What British Romance Novels and Archery Taught me about Parenting
I love to read novels. Specifically old British romance novels like Jane Austen. Consistently, by the first few chapters, I pretty much...
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aturner33
- Sep 13, 2021
- 3 min
The Other Secret to a Successful Morning Routine is Creativity
Getting up and out the door on time without forgetting something is perhaps the biggest struggle for families of children with ADHD. In...
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aturner33
- Sep 8, 2021
- 3 min
The First Secret to a Successful Morning Routine Starts the Night Before
I’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...
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