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5 Surprising Books that have Impacted My Parenting

Posted on May 15, 2018January 3, 2020by Lynna Sutherland
I read all the parenting books and many of them were helpful. But the titles that ended up having the biggest impact on my growth as a parent were quite surprising, to me, at least!

Before I even had kids, I started reading all the parenting books I could get my hands on. I wanted to become an expert so I could be the perfect mom. What surprised me as I walked along this parenting journey was that some of the books that have shaped how I view my role as […]

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My Mama Superpower

Posted on November 3, 2016February 20, 2018by Lynna Sutherland
I have a superpower. Someday my children will face the world on their own. But today, they have me. In my own small, strong way, I am a Super Mom.

I have a superpower.  It isn’t x-ray vision, or even eyes in the back of my head.  Given enough adrenaline and toddler mayhem, I could probably leap just about anything in a single bound.  But that isn’t it, either.  I’m discovering that I have the power to create a forcefield.  And, mama, so do you.   […]

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Create a Custom Chore System

Posted on October 17, 2016January 1, 2020by Lynna Sutherland
There is no such thing as the perfect chore system. But if you'd like to tweak your schedule a bit, here are five things to consider!

I remember once complaining to my mother, “It seems like I’m the only one who really cares about how the house looks!”  She looked me right in the eyes and said, “That’s right.  It isn’t as important to anyone else as it is to you.”  Wow.  Light bulb moment!  It didn’t change anything.  But it […]

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A Mediator Worthy of Trust

Posted on August 29, 2016January 7, 2020by Lynna Sutherland
If you are a mother of siblings, you are going to find yourself playing the mediator. How you perform this delicate task is of immense importance!

I like the metaphor of the Mama Marriage Counselor, because so much of what we do as mothers of siblings is like marriage counseling, rather than playing judge.  Your role as mediator is an important one and how you approach it can have a huge impact on your children’s ability to understand their own hearts […]

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3 Kinds of “I’m Sorry”

Posted on July 8, 2016January 3, 2020by Lynna Sutherland
It is difficult to say "I'm sorry". Teaching our children about the three different kinds of "I'm sorry" can help them understand what they are saying.

I’m sure you’ve watched the scenario unfold in your home (as I have in mine).  The brother takes the sister’s toy or says something rude.  And you, the wise overseer of sibling relationships, say, “You need to say you’re sorry!”  Out comes a hideous, grumbling “I’m sorry” muttered under the breath or flung out like […]

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Win Your Brother

Posted on June 15, 2016January 3, 2020by Lynna Sutherland
When siblings talk about disagreements, is their goal to win the argument? Or to win their brother! See what it means to be "win"-some!

Remember that day I wrote about?  That day when the kids were arguing and I wanted to just smack them around with a few Bible verses?  Yea, that day.  Matthew 18 was a mama-lesson then.  But since then, it’s also been a great place to bring the kids for some heart-instruction in handling conflicts.  It’s not […]

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One Right Answer – Part 2

Posted on June 3, 2016January 7, 2020by Lynna Sutherland
Why are we so driven to find the one right answer? It has a lot to do with fear, control and competition ... and where you place your hope!

This is post is part of a series.  You can find the Intro here and Part 1 here.  I’ve been thinking about and exploring why it is that I feel so driven to find the One Right Answer to things – especially parenting things. Fear You were really looking forward to being a mom.  You […]

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One Right Answer – Part 1

Posted on May 31, 2016January 7, 2020by Lynna Sutherland
Is there one right answer to every question of practice?

The One Parenting Trick Last week I posted this graphic.  And wrote this blog post. And I promised that I would follow up.  It’s not really my intent to make anyone feel foolish or lousey.  Rather, it’s my intent to explore something I’ve been asking myself and wondering about myself: “Why am I so driven […]

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The “Love Passage” for Siblings

Posted on April 24, 2016January 1, 2020by Lynna Sutherland
The "Love Passage" for Siblings - What 1 Corinthians 13 means for brothers and sisters

 We often talk about love and wanting our children to love each other.  But what does “love” actually look like?  Are we talking about some warm fuzzy feelings? Or is love an intentional choice, an attitude, a purposeful reaction? Let’s examine a familiar passage about love and lay it out as it might look applied to […]

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Outdo One Another in Showing Honor

Posted on April 20, 2016January 7, 2020by Lynna Sutherland

We often hear about “sibling rivalry” or “sibling squabbles” and want to know how to manage those episodes.  And, let’s face it, those moments arise and those issues have to be addressed.  But the heat of the moment isn’t the best time to start talking about how we should relate to each other.  That would […]

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