Author: sarawallace1

Have you heard the news? Helicopter parenting is out. “Snowplow parenting” is all the rage. According to a recent New York Times article, snowplow parents clear every obstacle out of their kids’ paths so they don’t have to experience uncomfortable things like failure or disappointment. Snowplowing can be as simple as driving in a forgotten … Continue reading Don’t be a Snowplow Parent

Yesterday a friend said that if her daughter’s very life depended on finishing her spelling homework, she still wouldn’t work any faster. I can relate. I have a slow worker. The frustrating part as his mom/teacher is that I know he can do better. I’ve seen it. He’s not stuck. He’s just painfully slow. Whether … Continue reading 7 Ways to Motivate Your Slow-Working Student

Advent season is here! Why not keep the gospel the center of Christmas by talking about it a little each day? It’s never too late to start. We usually start a few days into the month of December and then play catch up. Here are three of my favorite gospel-centered advent activities. (I only pick … Continue reading Favorite Gospel-Centered Advent Ideas

A couple years ago I was sitting at the dinner table surrounded by my sweet little boys. We were having corn on the cob, a family favorite. Suddenly I noticed my 3yr-old staring at me. I smiled at him. He did not smile back. “What’s wrong, honey?” I asked. “You have corn all over your … Continue reading Mom, Wash Your Face

There is a special sigh reserved for moms who just disciplined the toddler for hitting, and 17 seconds later he does it again. You know the sigh. It’s usually accompanied by a groan, eyes rolling up to the ceiling, and maybe even some teeth grinding. And it’s when our hearts cry, “This isn’t working!” We … Continue reading “This isn’t Working” – 4 Ways to Reevaluate Your Discipline Strategy