Sharing Stories: Five Kinds Sharing stories is an important part of Joy Groups. Stories are life-changing because they are one of the ways we help each other grow. They are living examples of how we have practiced the relational skills, of how we acted differently than our old ways, how we failed to act like […]
Some Guidelines for Joy Groups
In my 3 Joy Groups, each week we do appreciation and a brief time of sensing Immanuel’s presence and asking Him what He wants us to know. (A link to other details of my Joy Groups.) I noticed that our sharing time at the beginning was growing longer and longer leaving little time for lessons. […]
Fewer Bumps with Your Teen: Synchronize
Do you ever find yourself getting caught up in arguments with your teen? You see a situation one way; your teen sees it another. Disagreements are common and very frustrating. Arguing doesn’t feel good. We either want to escalate the negative emotions or run out the door, likely slamming it on the way out. If […]
Immanuel’s Strong Suitcase (by Jen Coursey)
My friend, Jen Coursey is a guest blogger today. Jen applies the joy and brain science with her young children and also does Immanuel prayer with them. Here is one of her blogs where she shares a significant Immanuel moment with her son. Be sure to subscribe to her blog at the end. “My seven-year-old […]
Helpful Words and Pleasant Faces: From Joy-Filled Parenting with Teens
From new book: Joy-Filled Parenting with Teens –Here is another tip on changes: helpful words and pleasant faces. Helpful Words When we encounter a problem with our teens, a good way to practice seeing their heart is to remember to use words something like these: “You aren’t acting like yourself right now. What’s going on? How […]
Share Power: From Joy-Filled Parenting with Teens
The new book for parents of teens is almost ready, hopefully by the weekend. Here is another excerpt from the book Joy-Filled Parenting with Teens, with another one of the Hopeful Stories for Successful Relationships. This section talks about how to share power with our teens. Sharing power to help teens Something I learned from […]