FAMILIES THAT STICK TOGATHER™ | Intentional Family Time, Faith-Filled Family, Balance the Busy, Mealtime Questions

Hi, Friend!

Today we are talking about how to make "Family Time" feel more meaningful. I know you run around just as crazy as me and when you're not running, you may be distracted. You squeeze a lot of Family Time into those moments because you want to get to the end of your day knowing that you connected more and that you had valuable family time together. We put a lot of pressure on ourselves to get it all right and I hope this helps you feel like you have some easy-peasy, practical tips and ideas to use with your family in your REAL life. I need it to fit into my real life, too!!

Come along, friend! Let's grow!

Jennifer

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One of the biggest aspects of parenting we don't often get encouraged through is how exhausting it is to stick to your values day in and day out, be the rule enforcer through all the push back from the non-adults in our homes, AND maintain consistency. No doubt it'd be easier to just give in and not try as hard. But what if we try to increase our "I-don't-care-if-you-think-I'm-mean" muscle and are a little less nice. Is that what our families need to grow stronger and our kids need to grow into who they're meant to be? I'd argue, YES. And I think you'd agree.

Let's grow,

Jennifer

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Abby Schaber sat with us last week for Part 1 of her interview where she shared the boundaries every parent needs to know in a world of increased depression and anxiety among teens. Once we establish those rules and limits for our children, we need a plan to recognize the warning signs for self esteem or anxiety issues among our adolescents or teens. We need solutions for what to do if we DO see these signs and more than that we need encouragement to put the quality family time in NOW so we can avoid the heartache or regret later. Sit with Abby and I today and let's build solid families built on the simplistic concepts of deep connection, time together, more family dinners, and positive communication and self talk.

Let's grow!

Jennifer

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You know when you have a big decision to make or you're struggling to get through a road block and all you want is for someone to help you make that decision? Maybe a friend or a family member, just anyone to help you take a real look at the choices before you. Here is a quick way to use the help of a trusted friend, seek good counsel, and do some reflective journaling all with one easy solution. Use for yourself and pass on this tool for decision making to your children. Create intentional moments to strengthen your family and faith and to strengthen YOURSELF for the journey.

Let's grow,

Jennifer

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Let's grow!

Jennifer

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