Today on Writer Wednesday we welcome Lori Roeleveld, author of The Art of Hard Conversations. Enter below for a chance to win a copy of The Art of Hard Conversations! Winner announced right here next week. Congratulations to, Melissa Alexander, the winner of Travis Thrasher’s American Omens! Please e-mail my assistant Christen with your mailing address! Note: This post contains… [Continue Reading]
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Writers Wednesday with Travis Thrasher
Today on Writer Wednesday we welcome Travis Thrasher, author of American Omens. Enter below for a chance to win a copy of American Omens! Winner announced right here next week. Congratulations to, Nicole Cook, the winner of Lindsay Harrel’s The Secrets of Paper and Ink! Please e-mail my assistant Christen with your mailing address! Note: This post contains… [Continue Reading]
Behind the Scenes of a Prolific Writing Life
I wish I could tell you that my writing life was just as you expected it to be for one to be as prolific as I am. That I lived a simple life centered around nurturing my soul, getting inspired, and slipping away to a tidy office each day to pour out meaningful words through… [Continue Reading]
Writers Wednesday with Lindsay Harrel
Today on Writer Wednesday we welcome Lindsay Harrel, author of The Secrets of Paper and Ink. Enter below for a chance to win a copy of The Secrets of Paper and Ink! Winner announced right here next week. Congratulations to, Chanel Monroe, the winner of Jaime Jo Wright’s The Curse of Misty Wayfair! Please e-mail my assistant Christen with your… [Continue Reading]
Teaching Kids to Pray
Every morning I sit down with my kids and work on prayer journals. I want to teach my kids how to pray. I want them to know they can turn to God for anything. Below are ways I’ve taught my kids to pray during Meal Time, and below you can find out more information about… [Continue Reading]
Calming Angry Kids: Order Your Copy Today
If you have a child who struggles with anger, or if you know a family that does, be sure to order Calming Angry Kids today. Each of us needs to wake up with hope and lay down in peace—you do, your kids do. Each of us needs to discover that with the right tools, overcoming… [Continue Reading]
Day 4: Calming Angry Kids: Create A Calm Down Kit
Create A Calm-Down Kit The first step to helping kids know how to calm themselves is to teach them to understand what to watch for when they become angry. Anger causes physical things to happen in our bodies. As children’s anger rises, their bodies respond in specific ways. Examples include: Shaking hands Breathing more quickly… [Continue Reading]
Writers Wednesday with Jaime Jo Wright
Today on Writer Wednesday we welcome Jaime Jo Wright, author of The Curse of Misty Wayfair. Enter below for a chance to win a copy of The Curse of Misty Wayfair! Winner announced right here next week. Note: This post contains affiliate links. Where Writer’s Write This is one of my several “workspaces”. I’m a mobile… [Continue Reading]
Day 3: Calming Angry Kids: A Parent’s Response to Anger
A Parent’s Response to Anger There are two types of anger: Internal External In this session Tricia addresses anger, both in children and parents. Daily Challenge #1 Pour out your feelings to God, even when that means getting them down in anger. Once you do this, you can ask God to show you how He… [Continue Reading]
Day 2: Calming Angry Kids: Relationship Over Rules
Relationship Over Rules Kids who act out in angry ways often can’t explain how they’re feeling. Here are some things adults can watch out for: Life stressors Feelings of not being heard Inpatient or unsympathetic parents Unrealistic expectations Join Tricia as she challenges parents to focus on relationship over rules with their kids. Daily… [Continue Reading]
Day 1: Calming Angry Kids: What’s Causing My Child’s Anger?
What’s Causing My Child’s Anger? When anger arises in a child, there are three typical responses: Flight Fight Freeze Join Tricia as she dives into these responses and gives guidance for finding the reasons behind them. Daily Challenge #1: Keep an anger log and note what causes anger. Daily Challenge #2: Consider if your child’s… [Continue Reading]