- Tim Kimmel
- June 7, 2010
- 350
The Sheer Weight of your Kid’s Rebellion
There’s nothing that hurts a mom’s or dad’s heart quite like having a child who is going astray. It is a constant ache, and sometimes it’s worse than the pain […]
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- Tim Kimmel
- May 17, 2010
- 350
How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex – The Sex Talk Checklist
Are you wondering when and how to tell your kids about sex? Darcy and I faced the same challenges as you. We wanted to guard our kids from the world’s lies. […]
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- May 13, 2010
- 350
The Gift of A.D.D.
In a world that reveres high intellect and academic prowess, kids with A.D.D. often fall through the cracks. Our culture worships education. Too often it’s deluded into thinking that stellar […]
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- April 13, 2010
- 350
Having the “Sex Talk” with your Kids
Okay, you’ve sweated enough bullets in anticipation. It’s time to do what you’ve been dreading… talk to your kids about sex! Is the thought of having “The Sex Talk” with […]
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- March 31, 2010
- 350
The Hill of Forgiveness
When the crimes against our hearts seem unforgivable, we can take a walk up a hill. Hurting hearts all over the world have learned the power that is gained by […]
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- February 12, 2010
- 350
Hallmark’s Valentine Conspiracy
I know, I know … Valentine’s Day is a HUGE event for women. I’ve heard your stories. You can’t wait to get your card; to read those words of love (written […]
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- December 15, 2009
- 350
Noble Outliers vs. 10,000 Hour Train Wrecks – The Sad Legacy of Tiger Woods and Michael Jackson
This year has seen the demise of two obvious outliers in the fields of entertainment and sports. Michael Jackson self-destructed this summer and Tiger Woods managed to shoot his phenomenal […]
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- December 9, 2009
- 350
Three Gifts to give your Grandchildren
In our book, Extreme Grandparenting: The Ride of Your Life, we note that one of a grandparent’s critical roles is that of blessing-giver. This Christmas, as a way to gift your […]
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- Tim Kimmel
- December 1, 2009
- 350
The Amazing Gift of Grace
Why grace? Of all the adjectives I could choose to qualify the kind of parenting we are to do, why do I choose this one? Why not Bold Parenting, Smart […]
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- September 17, 2009
- 350
A Fond Goodbye to Patrick ‘Buddy’ Swayze
As the world pays tribute to the blue collar dance instructor of “Dirty Dancing” and the don’t-mess-with-me bouncer from “Road House,” I say goodbye to a friend. We weren’t “hang […]
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