It’s Okay to Love America Today and Everyday

Happy Independence Day, America! I love this great nation. Despite her imperfections, the United States is a symbol of hope and freedom due to her Judeo-Christian-values informed constitution. Mommas, let’s raise children who love their country of residence. That’s an important way to lay a foundation for them to prosper and have peace where they […]

It’s Okay to Love America Today and Everyday

Happy Independence Day, America! I love this great nation. Despite her imperfections, the United States is a symbol of hope and freedom due to her Judeo-Christian-values informed constitution. Mommas, let’s raise children who love their country of residence. That’s an important way to lay a foundation for them to prosper and have peace where they […]

Talking to Children About Sex and Setting Healthy Boundaries

A short clip from Tuesday’s event. I am already practicing! Sara taught us how to teach our children to say “no” and accept “no”, respect themselves and others, and deal with sexual temptations. We invite you to create time on Tuesday, June 14th, to learn more about talking to children in your family or circle […]

I Thank GOD

Today, I am thankful for my salvation. It is a great privilege to belong in God’s family, to be fathered by the creator of the universe, to be loved and held by God. Having a relationship with God grounds me and keeps me centered. It is transforming me. It has given me a purpose and […]

God First

God First when I wake up God First when I go to bed God First in my marital decisions God First in my parenting practices God First in my academics God First in my career God First in all I do- This is my goal and greatest desire. Every decision must be guided with God’s […]

What’s Your Child’s Love Language?

What’s your child’s love language? My favorite behavioral and developmental model is the DIR model. DIR means Developmental, Individual-Differences, and Relationship. The DIR model considers individual differences (the strengths and weaknesses of an individual) when developing an intervention plan. Our children’s love languages are individual differences we must consider in our parent-child relationships. For example, […]

We Cried

Mindfulness is being present. I have a 2-month-old. He received some shots recently. The day he received his shots, the shot sites suddenly became more uncomfortable and painful. So, he started crying. I had a lot going on..school work, business, etc. Yet, I told myself they would have to wait. I decided to be present- […]

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is the key to emotional and spiritual health. It is essential for thriving in systems that resist diversity and social equity. If we want stronger families, relationships, organizations and communities, we must practice mindfulness. How can we use mindfulness to accomplish these things, boost our self esteem and work performance? How can we practice […]