Just imagine this scenario: You're hanging out at your friend's house with your 2-year old child. You're so engrossed in your conversation. Couple minutes later, you look for your child and he/she is missing. Sudden panic sets in. I am not a parent, but I've definitely had those moments while I was responsible for taking… Continue reading Sunday Separation Anxiety…
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why I don’t resolve every conflict for kids…
Last week, I blogged about why I don't make kids say sorry. We don't merely want to teach kids behavior, rather we want them to know how their actions affect other children and help kids grow in their spiritual formation even through conflict. Similarly, I also don't come to rescue every child who is upset… Continue reading why I don’t resolve every conflict for kids…
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Why I Don’t Make Kids Say Sorry…
Whenever I talk about discipline in my children's ministry workshops, I share that I don't ever MAKE kids say sorry. Of course, I get few "are you crazy?" looks from parents and other children's workers. The reason? Well, consider following scenarios: a boy bites a girl; he says "sorry"; she cries; he hits her again;… Continue reading Why I Don’t Make Kids Say Sorry…
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Stronger Wings
Couple weeks ago, I was invited to dinner at one of our church deacon's home. They have two little boys, and I got to see something cool for the first time. Their older son had gotten a butterfly cocoon from a museum, and it was in an insect cage. The butterfly happened to emerge from the… Continue reading Stronger Wings
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Book Review: The Eric Trap
I always travel with a physical book since I'm not allowed to read on my iPad during take off and landing. Last weekend, I took The Eric Trap on my flight to Detroit. I was given an advance copy to read and review--so perfect timing! I was already on Chapter 4 before I boarded the plane… Continue reading Book Review: The Eric Trap
gloria s. lee 