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Hey, World—Family is NOT an Afterthought!

Hey, World—Family is NOT an Afterthought!

Mary Jo Gerd

  In fact… Family should be regarded as the source of incredible goodness in our lives. It’s not just an important thing—in many ways, it’s everything.  Is it only me...

Hey, World—Family is NOT an Afterthought!

Mary Jo Gerd

  In fact… Family should be regarded as the source of incredible goodness in our lives. It’s not just an important thing—in many ways, it’s everything.  Is it only me...

Are We There Yet?… Are we there yet?…

Are We There Yet?… Are we there yet?…

Mary Jo Gerd

There’s nothing like getting packed up and heading out for a long road trip, when 20 minutes in, the youngest kid starts asking impatiently, “Are we there yet?!” The short...

Are We There Yet?… Are we there yet?…

Mary Jo Gerd

There’s nothing like getting packed up and heading out for a long road trip, when 20 minutes in, the youngest kid starts asking impatiently, “Are we there yet?!” The short...

HELP! WE’RE BECOMING A HOUSE DIVIDED OVER DISCIPLINE

HELP! WE’RE BECOMING A HOUSE DIVIDED OVER DISCI...

Mary Jo Gerd

  When a husband and wife disagree on how to handle discipline and disobedience, is there a path forward that leads to more unity in a young family? All parents...

HELP! WE’RE BECOMING A HOUSE DIVIDED OVER DISCI...

Mary Jo Gerd

  When a husband and wife disagree on how to handle discipline and disobedience, is there a path forward that leads to more unity in a young family? All parents...

DEALING WITH MY “OUT-LAWS”

DEALING WITH MY “OUT-LAWS”

Mary Jo Gerd

“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family… in another city.” That fun little quote is compliments of famous old-time cigar-smoking comic, George Burns, but we can all probably...

DEALING WITH MY “OUT-LAWS”

Mary Jo Gerd

“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family… in another city.” That fun little quote is compliments of famous old-time cigar-smoking comic, George Burns, but we can all probably...

HELP! I’VE GOT ENTITLED KIDS!

HELP! I’VE GOT ENTITLED KIDS!

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Help! I’ve got ENTITLED kids!   Sincerely, Overwhelmed in Omaha Dear Overwhelmed in Omaha, Your problem of entitled children is sadly all too common. We’ve all been there! In fact,...

HELP! I’VE GOT ENTITLED KIDS!

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Help! I’ve got ENTITLED kids!   Sincerely, Overwhelmed in Omaha Dear Overwhelmed in Omaha, Your problem of entitled children is sadly all too common. We’ve all been there! In fact,...

TIPS TO TEACH KIDS MODESTY IN A KARDASHIAN WORLD

TIPS TO TEACH KIDS MODESTY IN A KARDASHIAN WORLD

Mary Jo Gerd

Modesty is a character strength that often gets a bad wrap. You know the stereotype—the crabby, austere nun covered from head to toe in an over-starched, high-collared habit. While I...

TIPS TO TEACH KIDS MODESTY IN A KARDASHIAN WORLD

Mary Jo Gerd

Modesty is a character strength that often gets a bad wrap. You know the stereotype—the crabby, austere nun covered from head to toe in an over-starched, high-collared habit. While I...