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The Power of a Simple Prayer Habit
Who would ever think getting bitten by fleas was something to thank God for? That is exactly what Corrie Ten Boom and her sister Betsie did when they were prisoners in a Nazi concentration camp during the holocaust. Despite how unbearable it was, they made a decision to thank God for everything they endured in…
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Part 3: The Key to Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids
Every Friday, like clockwork my daughters do what all kids seem wired to do at one point or another—they build forts. One day my girls made an elaborate fort with a cozy living room, sleeping chamber, and a fireplace. Their favorite feature was the closet with the coat hanger and the special dressing room next…
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Part 2: Parenting Style and Emotional Intelligence
One spring morning, my 5 ½ year-old daughter walked out of her bedroom with a curious smile on her face. She had been in there for quite some time. She walked towards me and proclaimed with a huge gasp: “I’m addicted to reading!” I was so thrilled and could completely relate to her exuberance. I…
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Part 1: My Experience Parenting with Emotional Intelligence
Confident…Calm… Connected. This is the way I like to feel when I’m in an emotionally intense situation with one of my children. Despite the secret I learned recently: that ALL parents struggle with some aspect of parenting no matter how things appear, it’s still possible to have these positive feelings most of the time. Balancing…
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