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How Not to Raise Entitled Kids: 27 Practical Ideas

October 13, 2022 — Susan Yates

"Our mission is to raise our kids based on biblical principles which are solid and true, rather than shifting cultural norms which may be shortsighted." In this week's blog, author and mom to five and grandma of 21, Susan Alexander Yates shares 27 practical ideas for how to not raise entitled kids.

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How to Pray for Your Kids and All the Challenges They Face This Fall

October 19, 2021 — Susan Yates

Are your children feeling the stress of the new season, and you don't know how to help them? In today's blog, Susan Yates shares helpful tips on how to encourage your children through uncertainty, and how to seek hope in our faithful God.

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How to Do Secret Valentines: A Fun ‘Family Builder’ Idea

February 2, 2021 — Susan Yates

Many of us have not been able to be with our family members during this pandemic season. Adult children haven’t seen each other, cousins often can’t be together. Saddened by being apart, we wonder, “What can we do to build the closeness that we long for?” Here’s one easy idea!

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How to Engage in Meaningful Conversations in a Superficial World

December 8, 2020 — Susan Yates

As we approach the holidays, family communication will become more and more prevalent. Often times, it can be difficult to have meaningful conversations. Susan Yates shares six steps to have significant conversations with family and how to raise great conversationalists.

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How to Trust God in the Midst of Transition

July 14, 2020 — Susan Yates

Have you ever experienced a major life transition? Transition can be awkward, exciting, and sometimes heartbreaking. The question is not if you will experience transition in your life, but where you will run when you do.

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5 Simple Steps to Pray Powerfully for Your Kids

June 30, 2020 — Susan Yates

Why is it so important to pray for your kids? Does it really make a difference? Author and mother Susan Yates shares five powerful prayer tools to use as you pray over your kids.

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