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Thoughts for the Journey
Referee, Judge & jury?: What Your Kids Really Need When They Fight
Melanie Zwyghuizen | Gen 1 Parenting Let's Be Real If you're reading this, you're probably exhausted from constantly jumping in to solve...
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Discipline isn't a dirty word
Melanie Zwyghuizen | Gen 1 Parenting Discipline gets a bad rap. For a lot of us, the word brings up memories of punishment, yelling, or...
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5 Lies Parents Hear, Truths God Speaks
Melanie Zwyghuizen | Gen1 Parenting Parenting is full of joy—but also full of lies we’re tempted to believe. Lies about our worth, our kids, and even about God. Left unchecked, these false beliefs can rob us of peace and purpose. The good news? God's Word cuts through the noise and reminds us of what's true. Here are 5 common lies—and the truth that sets us free: Lie #1: “I’m failing as a parent.” Truth: "The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in lo
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The Secret Sauce of Teaching (and Parenting)
I originally wrote this during the early days of COVID, when so many parents unexpectedly found themselves in the role of teacher at...
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