April 10, 2024
Children from hard places often struggle with regulating their emotions and bodies due to deficits in their sensory development. We are all familiar with the five senses: seeing, touching, hearing, smelling, and tasting. But did you know we have three other internal senses that help us organize our world and regulate our bodies and emotions? … Continue reading Using sensory-friendly items for development
September 23, 2020
“Remember, what you do matters; the work has never been easy; it’s not supposed to be easy, but it is SIGNIFICANT in God’s Kingdom.” John Stumbo, Christian Missionary Alliance We believe each of our employees is in ministry – whether they are houseparents, or maintenance staff, teachers, or cooks. When a family chooses to … Continue reading Flourishing – A 2020 Best Christian Workplace
January 29, 2019
I have a little one who is very fearful of making mistakes. This little one has yet to see failure as an opportunity for improvement. When we had an “open-ended” project this little one would ask me for my approval every step of the way. “Do you like this Miss Hodges? Is this okay? See … Continue reading Nuts and Bolts: Growth Mindset in the Classroom
June 05, 2018
What does it take to make a positive change in your family- A Vision? A defined Purpose? The Desire? While all these are certainly helpful and have their place, they alone do not make change happen. It takes more than pure desire to make the picture in your head come to life. It takes … Continue reading Being Intentional
April 05, 2018
Has your child had high hopes for something only to be let down, resulting in your child becoming significantly upset? It’s a staple in parenting, right? Maybe it was losing a game, a friend who canceled a sleepover, or getting a lower test grade than expected. Using an adult lens we might look at … Continue reading Helping Children Work Through Disappointment
August 09, 2017
“Mom, I’m freezing, it’s so cold outside” “Well, if you had worn your coat like I told you to, you wouldn’t be cold, would you?” Does this sound familiar? Many of us have had a conversation similar to this at one point or another. What do you think the child’s response will be? Do … Continue reading Stop The Zingers
February 09, 2017
“How many times do I have to tell you?” “Haven’t I already explained this to you a hundred times?” “When are you ever going to listen to me?” Sound familiar? Maybe it’s the battle over a clean bedroom or completing homework or staying out too late on a school night. The use of these … Continue reading Stop Talking
August 08, 2016
Parents, we’ve all been there. It has been a long day. Things haven’t gone as expected and there is more work to do in the evening. You are tired, frustrated, and are still thinking about your workday. You’ve asked your child to clean their room before heading out to play. They say they … Continue reading When you step on that LEGO…
June 21, 2016
What if we viewed parenting as an opportunity to grow our family together? Our home could become a safe place to experience the ups and downs of life rather than a place where kids feel the pressure to be perfect. Sure, there will always be rules, but the emphasis within the rules should be around … Continue reading In This Together
