It’s easy as a mom to spend all of your time leading up to Christmas morning checking off a giant to-do list and completely neglect to set aside any time to focus your heart on what the point of all this fuss is - JESUS’s arrival! That’s why, over the next 4 weeks Karen is going to walk us through the Christmas story as recorded by Luke, and give you a slice of time that is just for your spirit. Today we are getting started in Luke 1 with the story of Zechariah and his wife, Elizabeth.
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Wire Talk James study - Week 1
The holidays are a special time of year but they can be extremely tricky for families. Whether you're traveling or staying home, struggling with your mother-in-law or your own mom, there’s lots of family time involved and that often leads to tension. Today Karen gives moms tips for having tactful conversations with grandparents, preparing our kids for situations that are outside the everyday, and being especially proactive as we parent at this time of year.
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Pre-order Survival Guide to Motherhood today!
Find resources for educating grandparents or other family members about your child's personality color HERE.
What topics aren’t sensitive when you’re talking to a teenager! Today Karen is tackling tricky questions, from how to talk about health issues and personality differences to sneaky behavior and dealing with aging parents. As always, Karen doles out her trademark practical wisdom with some gems for the teenage years!
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Karen’s new book is available for pre-order!
Take Birds on a Wire’s personality colors quiz HERE
Find more BOAW personality resources HERE.
Kathleen Edelman’s A Grown Up’s Guide to Kids’ Wiring
Technology is increasingly a part of every aspect of today's world and there is so much to navigate! From gaming to social media to smartphones and everything in between, today Karen is answering questions about how to set boundaries and how to think about the technology we allow into our homes and into our kids' lives.
Mentioned on today’s episode:
GABB Wireless - safe phones for kids
Wire Talk episode 116 with expert Tom Shefchunas
Right Now Media - video library for kids
Good Pictures, Bad Pictures (book about pornography for ages 6-11)
Good Pictures, Bad Pictures JR. (ages 3-6)
Toni Collier, founder of the women’s ministry, Broken Crayons Still Color, joins Karen today to talk about the message of her brand new book - Brave Enough to be Broken. We know you’ll enjoy hearing Toni’s personal story and resonate with the message that God uses all of our brokenness for His glory.
Be sure to grab a copy of Toni’s brand new book and share this episode with a woman in your life who needs some encouragement today!
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Get the book: Brave Enough to be Broken
Connect with Toni on social media