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Resource of the Month :: High Cost of High Control :: June 19
“No matter how we slice it, when we assume control in areas of people’s lives where God has not privileged us, it inevitably backfires. When we tally the negative effects of controlling some other...
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Resource of the Month :: High Cost of High Control :: June 24
“There’s no doubt that controlling others by “mugging” works. It also stinks! The capacity to emotionally mug others seems to be innate within the human heart. It only comes to the surface if we let...
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Resource of the Month :: High Cost of High Control :: June 26
“In {the} “Appearance is everything” homes, a child might be struggling from the friction between his parents, but he’s forbidden to mention anything to relatives or teachers who could offer him...
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Let’s Get Crafty :: Red, White & Blue!
We just couldn’t resist sharing these cute and fun family crafts and ideas with you all in celebration of this great holiday! All of our 4th of July pins can be found on our “Let’s Get Crafty”...
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High Cost of High Control :: eBOOK
Did you enjoy reading {or even re-reading} Dr. Tim Kimmel’s “The High Cost of High Control” Resource of the Month during June? Would you enjoy this resource on an e-reader as well? Well…It’s...
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Back to School for Parents Too
Help prepare your kids for their big day with these five great back-to-school tips (for parents)! 1. Start the school year off on a positive note. Use every opportunity to encourage your child and...
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5 Ways to Encourage the Heart of Your Student
As the new school year draws near or (as in Arizona, where we live) has already begun, there is a lot that we can do to improve the overall climate of our home. Here are just a few things we can do...
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10 Ways to Teach Your Children Faith
{an archive from 2012} In Raising Kids Who Turn Out Right, Dr. Kimmel outlines Six Character Traits that all parents should strive to instill in their children to help prepare them for the...
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Grace Under Pressure :: Aiming a Mentally Ill Child at True Greatness
Let’s be honest: parenting is hard. Parenting a child with special needs is really hard. And when your special needs child has mental illness, it can be flat out daunting. This isn’t about...
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Let’s Get Crafty :: Fall is in the Air!
Can you feel it? Can you see it? Can you taste it? For some of you, Fall is definitely in the air! {Based out of Arizona has its advantages, but our “Fall” is 80 degrees…and somehow we still pull...
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Are You a Controller or Easy to Control? Take our Quiz!
The following is a list of questions meant to help you evaluate your potential for control. Answer them as honesty as you can, and after you do, have someone close to you answer them on your behalf....
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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year….
It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year With the kids jingle belling And everyone telling you “Be of good cheer” It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year Let’s celebrate with some Christmas time...
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The Christmas Bell
The Birth of Jesus Changed Everything! Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! - II Cor. 9:15 THE BELL I KNOW WHO I AM I am God’s child (John 1:12) I am Christ’s friend (John 15:15 ) I am united...
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Merry Christmas!!
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace....
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Back to Basics :: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
As we sit back and reflect on this day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we must remember the basics. The golden rule: Treat others how you would like to be treated. Nothing can explain this more than...
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Basic Training for a Few Good Kids
It’s time for the kids to re up for another tour of duty and get back to navigating the culture wars. Here’s a few training exercises to make sure they are prepared for what they might encounter. 1....
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Springtime Fun :: Pinterest Style
Who is ready for some fun spring-time family activities?! Yes, you? We thought so. If you haven’t visited our Pinterest page yet, check it out here with all our boards. More specifically for Family...
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Top 10 Ways to Teach Your Teenagers to Put God First
We’re back with another Top 10 List from Raising Kids for True Greatness. If you’ve missed our other Top 10 Lists be sure to go back and read them as they are full of great wisdom and insight. Without...
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Going Somewhere??
Planning a road trip this summer? We’ve got you covered! Before you go, cruise on over to the Family Matters Store for a major library selection of audible books for the road! From “Grace Based...
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