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How to Instill Habits for a Meaningful Life in Your Children”

Jun 23, 2023 | Parenting

Intertwining our own pursuit of meaning with the development of our children, we create a powerful synergy that...

Parenting with Purpose: Cultivating Meaningful Lives for Parents and Children

Jun 23, 2023 | Parenting, Self-care

The journey of parenthood is filled with joy, challenges, and the desire to create a meaningful life for yourself and...

Unlocking the Power of Assertiveness for Lasting Confidence”

Jun 22, 2023 | Parenting

Are you a parent who wants to empower your child with the essential life skill of assertiveness? Imagine a world where...

Empowering Your Children: 5 Effective Ways to Help Them Set Boundaries

Jun 19, 2023 | Parenting

As parents committed to bringing out the best in our children, one of the most valuable skills we can teach them is...

Get Dad to Pull His Weight Around the House

Jun 16, 2023 | Relationships, Self-care

In the epic saga of family life, where bills need paying, kids need nurturing, and homes need taming, it takes two...

The Family Journal – A Journey of Memories, Creativity, and Connection

Jun 12, 2023 | Parenting

Have you ever considered the power of writing as a family activity? Amidst all the adventures you embark on...

Navigating Stormy Seas: Effective Strategies for Handling Family Arguments

Jun 9, 2023 | Parenting, Virtues

From Conflict to ConnectionLiving under one roof with multiple individuals is a recipe for occasional disagreements....

Unleash Your Parenting Power: 5 Transformative Steps to Create a Harmonious and Confident Family

Jun 5, 2023 | Parenting

5 Transformative Steps & 4 C's to Confident ParentingEvery parent yearns to create a safe haven, a nurturing...

Balancing Care and Assertiveness: Nurturing with Tough Love

Jun 2, 2023 | Parenting

Parenting is a delicate balancing act, where we strive to shower our children with love and support while also guiding...

Why Passionate Parenting Needs Boundaries Too

by Joe Van Deuren | April 7, 2025 | Self-care | 0 Comments

Let’s be honest—parenting requires a ton of energy. From breakfast negotiations to bedtime standoffs, there’s always something (or someone) needing your attention. And if you're like most parents, you're giving it your all. But here’s the twist: giving it your all...

Helping Our Children Grow in Modesty

by Joe Van Deuren | March 25, 2025 | Parenting, Virtues | 0 Comments

Confidence Without Boasting, Appreciation Without EnvyAs parents, we want our children to feel confident in who they are and proud of what they accomplish. We cheer for their victories, hang up their artwork, and celebrate milestones big and small. But along the way,...

A Lesson in Love: The Power of Quiet Strength

by Joe Van Deuren | March 19, 2025 | Stories | 0 Comments

Sarah and James had been married for 12 years. With three kids under ten, their days were filled with homework, snack spills, and bedtime negotiations worthy of a UN peace treaty. Their love was real, but their marriage often took a backseat to the chaos of parenting....

The Secret to Resolving Conflict with Love

by Joe Van Deuren | March 19, 2025 | Relationships | 0 Comments

“Do you want to be right, or do you want to be in a loving relationship?”It’s a question we often hear, but when tensions rise and emotions flare, choosing love over “winning” the argument isn’t always easy. That’s where modesty steps in—not as a weakness, but as a...

Finding Balance in Self-Care

by Joe Van Deuren | March 10, 2025 | Self-care | 0 Comments

How Modesty Helps Us Avoid ExtremesSelf-care is essential to maintaining physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Yet, it’s easy to fall into extremes—either neglecting our needs entirely or overindulging in unsustainable ways. The virtue of modesty provides a...

The Quiet Power of Modesty in a Loud World

by Joe Van Deuren | March 1, 2025 | Virtues | 0 Comments

“True modesty does not mean thinking less of yourself; it means thinking of yourself less.” – C.S. Lewis Welcome to this month's Virtue Quest, where we take a deep dive into the virtue of modesty—not as a restriction, but as a powerful, liberating force in a world...

Love and Boundaries Create Healthy Relationships

by Joe Van Deuren | February 25, 2025 | Parenting, Relationships, Self-care, Virtues | 0 Comments

Love is often thought of as limitless—an open, giving force that knows no bounds. And yet, the healthiest expressions of love exist within clear and respectful boundaries. Contrary to what some might believe, boundaries do not limit love; they protect and sustain it....

The Four Types of Love Every Family Needs

by Joe Van Deuren | February 24, 2025 | Parenting, Virtues | 0 Comments

Four Words to Describe LoveThe ancient Greeks had a rich understanding of love, recognizing that love takes different forms in human relationships. They used four distinct words to describe various types of love: Storge, Philia, Eros, and Agape.Each of these forms of...

Self-awareness: A Balancing Force Helping Parents

by Joe Van Deuren | February 19, 2025 | Parenting | 0 Comments

Self-awareness is a powerful tool for parents, one that can ensure their love for their children is balanced and healthy. When cultivated, it is a practice that can help parents recognize and address their fears and expectations, ensuring they do not inadvertently...

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