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It’s In the Little Detail…

Confession:  I really tried NOT to like Disney and his empire!  I mean, how much more money could he possibly take from all these families that just wanna have a good family time?  Although I lived about 35 miles away from Disneyland, I didn't go for about 11 years because Disney was not gonna get… Continue reading It’s In the Little Detail…

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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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Great Small Group Leaders for Kids…

I've been on a crazy RECRUITING mode for the past month!!!  Launching a new ministry and not knowing people has been a big challenge in terms of recruiting KidMin & youth leaders... I usually have no problem approaching potential volunteers, but when you don't know who the potentials are in a sea of hundreds of… Continue reading Great Small Group Leaders for Kids…

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It’s in the Details… and Customer Service

I spent the day at the Happiest Place on Earth on Monday for my friend's bachelorette party (yes, she's a young kid at heart)!  I was reminded why Disneyland is such a happy place... IT'S IN THE DETAILS!!!  Some people may not even pick up on them, but the effort they took to pay attention… Continue reading It’s in the Details… and Customer Service