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Sharing is hard.
by Ellie Talley
On parenting through divorce & the sharing element
Tag: fatherhood
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Parenting and the Political Divide
by Ellie Talley
Parenting through tough topics ain’t for the faint of heart. And partisan politics is no exception. But shying away from this uncomfortable issue hurts our kids and leaves them ill-equipped to navigate their world in a meaningful way. Over the past couple of years, I have found myself drowning in frustration and sorrow at the political climate in our nation. Raising kids in a … Read More Parenting and the Political Divide
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Fostering Self-Confidence In Our Children
by Ellie Talley
How our kids feel about themselves has a direct impact on how they relate to others and navigate their world. By focusing on just four key practices, we can build up our child’s self-esteem and prepare them for success in life for years to come.
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Embracing Our Children Through the Tween and Teenage Seasons
by Ellie Talley
Today is my younger boy’s birthday. He’s turning eleven and I am so excited about the man he’s becoming. Parents talk often about cringing and bracing themselves for the middle school and high school years with their kids, and I get that. But several years ago, I read a post by Jen Hatmaker on parenting teens and it gave me so much hope about … Read More Embracing Our Children Through the Tween and Teenage Seasons
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3 Spring Break Secrets for Parents
by Ellie Talley
Bracing yourself for a break with your children over the next few days? Check out three secrets from a teacher and mama that just might help you get through the next several days unscathed.
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On Empathy and Consent
by Ellie Talley
Teaching our kids about consent requires us to first teach them empathy, the ability to see life from someone else’s perspective and show compassion.
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Finding Their Voice
by Ellie Talley
To teach our children consent, we must first start with one of the most basic human elements – one’s emotions. Developing emotional intelligence in your child empowers them to find and use their voice. This is no small thing. It is life saving.
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A Case for Teaching Consent to our Children
by Ellie Talley
“Time is up for ignoring the fact that our children are going to have sex one day. Time is up for believing that ‘boys will be boys.’ Time is up for crossing our fingers and hoping our kids make the right decisions in their relationships instead of walking through those relationships with them intentionally. Time is up for teaching behavior modification and ignoring the state of our children’s hearts.”
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#9: Between Lost and Found
by Ellie Talley
This week, we hear from a brave reader who, without asking any questions in black and white, is asking the biggest question of them all: is my life worth living?
