Tag: kids
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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 1/7/2026,The Most Helpful Parenting Strategy I’ve EVER Found
I’m not exaggerating with this title. This is 100% the most helpful parenting strategy. It is disarming. It works with kids of all ages. It not only solves current problems….it also does the work of shaping our kids into independent thinkers, confident problem solvers, and building a culture of mutual respect in our homes.
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Newsletter 12/11/2025, Parenting Introverts in an Extroverted World
One of my children is wired on the shy side—more introverted, happy to play by himself. Recently, I asked if he wanted to have some friends spend the night, and he said, “Nah. I like doing that only on special nights like Halloween or my birthday.” As someone who had to learn to be extroverted, I…
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Newsletter 12/4/25, How to Help Your Family Thrive This December: Maslow’s Hierarchy, Gratitude, and Meaningful Gifting
I start planning for December in… August. In our family, we have a birthday on December 15th, 18th, 19th, and we also celebrate Jesus on the 25th, so December is a month full of cake. And presents. And parties. And events. And well…it’s a lot to plan for. So I often feel very justified participating in…
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Top 10 Parenting Gifts
Bowbend’s Top 10 list of books, gear, and goodies to inspire and equip YOU to raise thriving kids of character. 10. Bananas shirt. Whenever I want to say a bad word, I say “bananas” instead. I love this shirt because it makes my kids laugh. Like we’re sharing an inside joke about something naughty. 9. An inspirational mug or two. Sometimes it’s…
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Newsletter 10/30/25, Essential Trick-or-Treating Etiquette for Kids
Friend Here’s Your Guide to Spooktacular Trick-or-Treating Etiquette Happy Haunting, friends! Halloween has crept up on us once again, and while costumes, candy, and cobwebs are thrilling, it’s also the perfect time to teach our little ghouls and goblins some “fang-tastic” manners. Because nothing is scarier than a kid dumping an entire candy bowl into their cauldron. Let’s talk trick-or-treating etiquette that keeps…
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How Schools and Parents Can Partner to Raise Thriving Kids of Character
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we meet Peyten Williams, the founder of Bowbend Consulting. Peyten shares her inspiring journey from a dedicated 16-year career in education to launching her own venture. She discusses the pivotal moment of realization that led her to leave the classroom and her mission to bridge…