Lynnette and Greg Sheppard believe in raising grownups, not children. This husband and wife pair have spent the past 20 + years in the trenches of raising five very different children, most of whom have insanely strong wills. In the process, they have learned a few things about responsible, respectful, resilient, self-disciplined, independent, faithful young adults who are prepared to meet the challenges of life. They want to share their knowledge and experience with you.
Listen in each week for an animated and thought-provoking discussion about raising kids who can stand on their own two...
When I was a teenager, I lost myself trying to be who I thought everyone else wanted me to be. It has taken me years and lots of hard work to find myself again.
If there is anything we can do, as parents, to keep our kids from losing touch with who they are and living confidently in their skin,...
Published 01/21/21
We have all been in situations where the parenting decision that feels right is also inconvenient. It might throw off our day. Or week. It might require putting plans on hold or changing them altogether.
Instead of getting frustrated, let's play the long game. It is all about perspective.
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Published 01/19/21