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Boundaries My childhood home had boundaries – not fences and padlocks, but boundaries which we knew we should not cross. Perimeters like disobedience and defiance. I remember the evening like it was yesterday. I was supposed to help wash dishes, but I skipped outside to play. The sandbox was much more fun than washing dishes,…
A Wall or a Boundary? A boundary is not a wall. The purpose of boundaries is to provide safety and protection, and not complete, forever separation. It is not about fixing, changing, or punishing someone. Boundaries are about taking ownership of your own life. Boundaries are not about paying back, but about finding a way…
My child’s world. He was a busy toddler, and the more he could get into, the happier he was. In fact, he was happiest when he was making a mess. The struggle was real, and it was daily. I wanted him to be free to explore and create and I didn’t want to stifle his…
How to Help our Children Be Secure One of the greatest securities we can give our children is for them to know (1) where the buck stops and (2) that it doesn’t stop with them. Every child needs to know that “the buck stops here”. Another of the greatest securities we can give our kids…
Not a one of us would argue the fact that children need to feel loved. It is a primary need for every one of us. Yet there are things that spell love to kids other than those four letters: LOVE. Parents and adults who truly love their kids will provide not only food,…
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