Tag: character
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Embracing the Imperfect Perfect Parent- guest appearance on Greensboro Day School Podcast
As a guest on the Greensboro Day School podcast, I got a chance to chat with counselors Katelyn Williams, Bridgett Gwinnett, and Shannon Kincaid about challenges parents are facing and advice for navigating the journey with confidence and focusing on our children’s character and hearts.
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BIG News! My Book Is Now Available…Perfect Timing For Mother’s Day
Discover the Paradoxes of Parenting with wisdom that blends spirituality and practicality. Available now on Amazon and Westbow Press.
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Newsletter 1/28/26, Finding Your Parenting ‘Why’ to become the Strong and Kind Adult In The Room
Growing up, I just assumed I would always have kids. But I never really paused to ask why. Why did I actually want to have a family? What is the point? What are we trying to build over the long haul? How do my faith and values actually show up in my parenting on a random Tuesday…
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Newsletter 1/1/2026, Setting Your Family Direction This 2026: Creating Character Through Family Vision Casting
With the ringing in of a new year, Stan and I have a tradition that has become one of my favorites: a Williams Family Vision Casting Night. Tonight or tomorrow, we’ll order pizza (because years ago, one of our littlest proudly declared us “a pizza family”), Stan will pull out the flip-chart posters and color-coded markers, and…
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Newsletter 11/27/25, Overcoming Entitlement: Raising Grateful Children
After picking up carpool one day, I spontaneously drove through the line at our favorite fast-food spot and ordered five simple ice cream cones. Then, from the back seat I heard a whine: “Man! Can’t we get a milkshake?” My head nearly exploded. Entitlement! Ungratefulness! I briefly imagined rolling down the window and sending all five…