The Daffodil Inside Of You: Three Steps To Being Joy In The World
We all admire her. At least we know we should. The gracious, strong, wise, positive friend who can always see the bright side of things....
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Teresa Auten
- Feb 13
- 5 min
When The Acceptance Of Christ Overrides Rejection From Others: The Greatest Freedom You'll Know
Rejection from parents, in-laws, coworkers, acquaintances, or teachers is painful and can destroy your confidence. Rejection can cause...
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Teresa Auten
- Feb 6
- 5 min
The Challenging Child: Nurturing Children Who Push Your Buttons
You've seen them in stores, in your child's school, your church, or, perhaps, in your family. Children who disrupt, act out, or behave...
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Teresa Auten
- Jan 30
- 5 min
Enough Is Enough (also titled: Less Is More): Create Spaces Where Children Thrive!
Giving our children everything we can is a notion planted deep within the DNA of parents and educators. Time, energy, creativity...
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Teresa Auten
- Jan 23
- 5 min
The Patience Project: What I Learned When I Practiced Patience
Patience is more than waiting. It is putting the wait to work in you and allowing the wait to work on you. Patience is waiting with...
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Teresa Auten
- Jan 16
- 5 min
Sticks And Stones May Break My Bones But... How Deep Do Words Go?
Positive speech makes a lasting impact on everyone who hears it...including the speaker. Once you become aware of how deeply your words...
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Teresa Auten
- Jan 9
- 4 min
Capable And Confident: Your Self-Reliant Child
Protect, Provide, Prepare. This is the mission statement for parents. As soon as we are handed our precious child, this action statement...
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Teresa Auten
- Jan 2
- 5 min
Our Primary Mission: A FUNdamental Shift Toward Children
There are many tried and true strategies for building and maintaining a strong community of faith. There is, however, one absolutely sure...
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Teresa Auten
- Dec 26, 2022
- 5 min
The FUNdamentals Of Family Fun! A Goal For The New Year
My children had a code phrase for it between themselves. They called it "F.F.F." which stood for Forced Family Fun. They weren't wrong. I...
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Teresa Auten
- Dec 19, 2022
- 5 min
The Christmas I Learned How To Pray For My Children: A Holiday Story For Parents
The clarity of the voice was unmistakable. The message was not open to interpretation. "Pray now.", God said. "Now." When God gives us a...
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Teresa Auten
- Dec 12, 2022
- 5 min
Joy In Spite Of The Holidays: Part 3: When You And Your Children Are Sad During The Holiday
It's the most wonderful time of the year. That's what we keep hearing, anyway. For many people, it is true. Unless events around you have...
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Teresa Auten
- Dec 11, 2022
- 4 min
Teach Them Diligently: Global Methodists, Prioritize Faith Formation With Our Children
"Teach your children..." the command to show our children the ways of God resounds like a drumbeat through the Holy Scriptures. God's...
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Teresa Auten
- Dec 5, 2022
- 5 min
Global Methodist Children: Discussing The Transition With Our Most Important Members
Even if you haven't discussed disaffiliation with your youngest church members, they are probably still aware that some kind of change is...
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Teresa Auten
- Dec 5, 2022
- 5 min
Joy In Spite Of The Holidays: Part Two: Celebrating The Holiday Magic When You Can't Afford It
It's so shiny and beautiful! The lights and the trees and the sparkly newness of all the gifts! Music, cookies, excitement! This is such...
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Teresa Auten
- Nov 28, 2022
- 5 min
Joy In Spite Of The Holidays Part One: Parenting Without A Partner: How To Make Great Memories
"Happy Holidays!" "Merry Christmas!" "Seasons Greetings!" The cheery phrases hover in the air all around us. You want to create special...
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Teresa Auten
- Nov 21, 2022
- 5 min
Your Young Child Vs. Thanksgiving At Mom's: It Can Work!
If the thought of being with family at Thanksgiving fills your heart with joy mixed with dread, join the club. If you have young children...
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Teresa Auten
- Nov 14, 2022
- 5 min
Your Family In Crisis: How You Can Stay On Solid Ground
It happens in every family at some point. Something comes along, rocks your world, and leaves you trying to keep your child's world as...
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Teresa Auten
- Nov 7, 2022
- 6 min
The Superhero Of Your Child's Brain Development: Appreciate The Role Of Music In Your Child's Life.
The human brain has a remarkable relationship with music. There are startling benefits to making music that enhance all aspects of the...
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Teresa Auten
- Oct 31, 2022
- 5 min
The Third Part Of Your Child's Self: Give It Room To Grow
We are living in what most sociologists refer to as "The Post Christian Era" meaning that, for many people, the Judeo-Christian practices...
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Teresa Auten
- Oct 24, 2022
- 4 min
Beyond Talent, Skill, Or Education: The Tool Your Child Really Needs
There is a trait that people who can do hard things all have in common. This single trait carries them farther than all others combined....
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