by Brenda L. Yoder | May 7, 2015 | Faith, Parenting
“You mean they’re talking this way, at age twelve?” a shocked parent asked after I told her about an inappropriate conversation in which her child was involved. Are you aware of what kids your age are talking about? From Elvis to twerking, generations of parents have...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Apr 6, 2015 | Parenting
When toddlers were underfoot, I longed for less messy days Then my oldest became a teenager, I had a toddler and elementary kids in between. Life got crazy. How do you keep track of the mess? Here are 5 household and lifestyle tips I’ve used to manage the...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Mar 24, 2015 | Parenting
Choose your battles well.. This would be the single piece of advice I’d give to parents of teens and tweens. As a counselor, teacher, and parent, it’s brought sanity to otherwise overwhelming circumstances. I wished I learned it earlier. Instead, I learned it the hard...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Mar 6, 2015 | Parenting
It’s my privilege to share a guest post from Kimberly Muench. I’ve recently connected with Kimberly as she’s joined the writing team of 10 to 20 Parenting with me. Email me at yoderbl@gmail.com if you’re interested in entering your name for her...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Jan 28, 2015 | Parenting
The first article on raising kids in an age of entitlement identified that your kids “absorb” privilege because it permeates their generation. Being a role model and teaching kids your values about work, finances, and privilege rests on those of us who are parenting....
