MATERNAL EMPLOYMENT: RE-ENTRY AT NIGHT July 21, 2010 I have given a good deal of thought to the "re-entry" problems experienced every evening by millions of employed mothers. They have already put in a full day's work. When they arrive home, there is no wife to hand them their slippers and the paper. Instead they start right in on their "second shift" job of mother, homemaker, and wife. Read More >> Past Articles >>				Men's Network An Internet ministry-building resource center with easy-to-use materials for your men's group. Find great books and resources for children at Concordia Publishing House. Booklet Offer Sign in to download the free booklet, Parenting with Purpose! Find a Church Our church locator will assist you ... Need a morning boost? Sign up for Daily Devotions by Pastor Ken Klaus! Global Work & Witness Short-term volunteer opportunities Woman to Woman Radio Click here for information!
		Parenting Solutions for Your Family ... SITUATION: Our 17-year-old daughter is spending time with the wrong crowd. I have talked to her, but she says that it is none of my business. Yet I see her grades dropping and she has withdrawn from the family. I suspect that she is getting involved with alcohol and sex. She says she is just waiting until she is 18 and can live on her own. SOLUTION: She is not acting like a 17-year-old since she is hiding things from you and is stuck in a rebellious, withdrawal stage. You must form a WE with your spouse and confront the situation. You may have to use some “WE” anger. I know you have gotten angry with her, but this is different from “WE” anger. You and your spouse look at each other and smile, and then say with definite firmness, “WE have decided that your behavior is too immature for a 17-year-old; therefore we will not let you go out with your friends until you show a greater maturity. WE must protect you until you are grown up and can be on your own.” This is WE anger that sets the WE boundaries that are completely firm. This is now what is going to happen Read More >> Visit www.thinkwe.com >> Activity: Practice Your Parenting >>				Single Dad Hi, my name is Jason and I am a single father of a wonderful little girl, Madalyn. She is four and half, as of June 20, 2009, and is the best thing to happen to me. I am excited, filled with joy, nervous, and scared all at the same time. It is my hope that through this blog I can watch myself grow while getting valuable feedback from visitors...Thanks for visiting and posting your much needed comments. Read More >>

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