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1 10, 2021

Calm in the Conflict

By |2021-10-01T10:21:01-06:00October 1st, 2021|Family Culture, Letters, Parenting, Relationship|

  “When little people are overwhelmed by big emotions, it’s our job to share our calm, not join the chaos.” L.K. Knost When your little children go off to elementary school and create friendships that introduce them and you into a new world of community, it is truly a joy to see them play and bond with others. Little birthday parties, after school play-dates, sports – all contribute to a terrific time in the development [...]

30 09, 2021

Protegiendo a su hijo del riesgo

By |2021-09-29T23:20:17-06:00September 30th, 2021|Español|

En OneFamily  nunca queremos ser políticos. Si escuchas los chillidos provenientes de los medios de comunicación, el mundo se está desmoronando. Tenemos totalmente la mayor ansiedad que podría existir para los padres: máscaras, CRT, COVID, inmigración, guerra. No queremos ser solo una voz más estridente que expresa nuestra opinión sobre lo que está mal. En cambio, nuestro objetivo es más urgente que nunca hacer lo que ya hacemos: apoyar, alentar y sostener a los padres [...]

16 09, 2021

Enseñanza “Margen de error”

By |2021-09-16T00:37:21-06:00September 16th, 2021|Español|

Digamos que su hijo de 12 años llega veinte minutos tarde. Quería ir en bicicleta a la casa de un amigo y prometió estar en casa a las 4:00 y ahora son las 4:20. El paseo en bicicleta requería cruzar una intersección importante y puso en duda su capacidad y responsabilidad. ¿Era lo suficientemente consciente de los peligros del tráfico y lo suficientemente responsable como para estar seguro y volver a casa a la hora [...]

14 09, 2021

Protecting Your Child from Risk

By |2021-09-21T09:30:38-06:00September 14th, 2021|Family Culture, Letters, Parenting|

We at OneFamily never want to be political. If you listen to the shrieking sounds coming from the media, the world is falling apart. We totally get the heightened anxiety that might exist for parents - masks, CRT, COVID, immigration, war. We don’t want to be just one more shrill voice expressing our opinion on what’s wrong. Instead, our aim is more urgent than ever to do what we already do – support, encourage, and [...]

27 08, 2021

Teaching “Margin For Error”

By |2021-08-27T08:57:29-06:00August 27th, 2021|Family Culture, Letters, Parenting, Personal|

Let’s say your 12-year-old son is twenty minutes late. He wanted to ride his bike to a friend’s house and promised to be home by 4:00 and now it’s 4:20. The bike ride required crossing a major intersection and called into question his capability and responsibility. Was he aware enough of traffic dangers and responsible enough to be safe and come home at the appointed hour? That was the plea and debate. In the end, [...]

16 08, 2021

Teaching Your Children Perseverance

By |2021-08-16T15:16:48-06:00August 16th, 2021|Family Culture, Letters, Parenting|

When you’re a young parent, you are likely in your 20’s or early 30’s. And because life is still new and coming at you pretty fast, there are so many things to learn and juggle that some elements just aren’t noticed or given the weight they should. That’s just the way of things. As life progresses and you get your footing, you gain the time and mindshare to look a little more deeply into the [...]

12 08, 2021

Cositas en el autocontrol y el respeto

By |2021-08-11T21:17:05-06:00August 12th, 2021|Español|

Cositas en autocontrol y respeto "Mooommyy! Mooom! Mami, ¿puede mi amiga pasar la noche?" nuestro pequeño de 5 años preguntó mientras corría por las escaleras con su amigo a cuestas. "Lo siento cariño, pero no esta noche"." ¿Pero whyyyyy?!". No. Esta noche no". ¿Por nada? ¿Solo un rechazo? ¿No parece eso un poco duro? ¿No sería mejor explicar por qué su amigo no podía pasar la noche o al menos descartar otra posibilidad? No, esta [...]

31 07, 2021

Tidbits in Self Control and Respect

By |2021-08-02T09:54:15-06:00July 31st, 2021|Letters, Parenting|

“Mooommyy! Mooom! Mommy, can my friend spend the night?” our little 5 year-old asked as he ran up the stairs with his friend in tow. “I’m sorry sweetie, but not tonight.” “But whyyyyy?!” “No. Not tonight.”   No reason? Just a rejection? Doesn’t that seem a bit harsh? Wouldn’t it be better to explain why his friend couldn’t spend the night or at least throw out another possibility? No, this was a scene that had [...]

21 07, 2021

Deja que tu Sí sea Sí

By |2021-07-21T09:25:53-06:00July 21st, 2021|Español|

"¿Puedo andar en bicicleta al parque con Ryan?" "¡No, hoy no dulce!" Comenzando durante los años de niño pequeño y continuando durante todos los años de la adolescencia, hay una tendencia de crianza que se filtra en la psique de un niño e influye profundamente en sus motivaciones, esfuerzos e incluso su propia personalidad. Como padres, trajimos nuestra propia educación en el matrimonio y necesitábamos ponernos en la misma página al proporcionar respuestas a la [...]

18 07, 2021

What’s Missing?

By |2021-07-21T09:17:59-06:00July 18th, 2021|Family Culture, Letters, Marriage, Parenting, Relationship|

The 3rd and 4th Generation This is the last in a 4 part series about creating new patterns in your family that will bless the 3rd & 4th generation. 1) Stake in the Ground 2) Guard your Tongue and Tone 3) Can Do or Must Do 4) What’s Missing “The Lord…who keeps lovingkindness for thousands, who forgives iniquity, transgression and sin; yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished, visiting the iniquity of [...]

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