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10 Things Never to Say to Your Adult Children
Parenting Updated Apr 02, 2026 : Follow topic Follow this topic Log in to your existing account or sign up today! Follow author Follow this author Log in to your existing account or sign up today! Log in to your existing account or sign up today! Millenials. Emotions may be triggered by that one word for many. May I pose a question? Do you realize they are our legacy?
10 Things Never to Say to Your Adult Children
Millenials. Emotions may be triggered by that one word for many. May I pose a question? Do you realize they are our legacy? The babe that babbles The two-year-old that toddles and tumbles The teen that tests limits – and tempts fate The young adult – the millennial – that begins “adulting” The older adult that is now parenting What connects these statements? Children. They are our children. It’s our responsibility to mold and shape the next generation, one child at a time.
10 Things Never to Say to Your Adult Children
By Susan B. Mead, Crosswalk.com Millenials. Emotions may be triggered by that one word for many. May I pose a question? Do you realize they are our legacy? The babe that babbles The two-year-old that toddles and tumbles The teen that tests limits – and tempts fate The young adult – the millennial – that begins “adulting” The older adult that is now parenting What connects these statements? Children. They are our children.
iBelieve's Top 10 Words of Wisdom in 2021
Through trial and error, we now have the opportunity to learn from our past, to glean lessons from mistakes. So with hope on the schedule for 2022, let's check out iBelieve's top 10 words of wisdom. We were all ready for 2021. Why? Because it wasn't 2020, plain and simple. After a year of fear and constant unknowns, we were banking on 2021 offering us more sure, steady ground to tread on.
How God Uses Messy Moms to Fulfill His Plan
No matter where we are on the path of motherhood, or even “grand-motherhood,” we can all be classified as “messy moms.” We might be a mess. We might think we’re making a mess of it all, but we all have this in common: we need the encouragement and hope that comes from a sure confidence in the overcoming grace of a sovereign God. I think my daughters were around the ages of five and seven when I found myself in our walk-in closet letting out a scream of frustration.
10 Things Never to Say to Your Adult Children
By Susan B. Mead, Crosswalk.com Millenials. Emotions may be triggered by that one word for many. May I pose a question? Do you realize they are our legacy? The babe that babbles The two-year old that toddles and tumbles The teen that tests limits – and tempts fate The young adult – the millennial – that begins “adulting” The older adult that is now parenting What connects these statements? Children. They are our children.
10 Things Never to Say to Your Adult Children
susanbmead.com Updated Jul 23, 2024 Millenials. Emotions may be triggered by that one word for many. May I pose a question? Do you realize they are our legacy? The babe that babbles The two-year-old that toddles and tumbles The teen that tests limits – and tempts fate The young adult – the millennial – that begins “adulting” The older adult that is now parenting What connects these statements? Children. They are our children.
10 Things Never to Say to Your Adult Children
6. You must do and be… When you encourage achievement and perfection in such a demanding way that your child feels pressured beyond reasonable bounds, the potential exists to virtually destroy your adult child’s drive – and their desire to live. Your child learns that NOTHING they do pleases or satisfies you. Their response may become “why bother?” And we have seen the suicide rates climb nearly 30 percent among Americans ages 35-64 from 1999 to 2010 and reach a 30 year high in 2016.
10 Things Never to Say to Your Adult Children
Millenials. Emotions may be triggered by that one word for many. May I pose a question? Do you realize they are our legacy? The babe that babbles The two-year old that toddles and tumbles The teen that tests limits – and tempts fate The young adult – the millennial – that begins “adulting” The older adult that is now parenting What connects these statements? Children. They are our children. It’s our responsibility to mold and shape the next generation, one child at a time.
10 Things Never to Say to Your Adult Children
Millenials. Emotions may be triggered by that one word for many. May I pose a question? Do you realize they are our legacy? The babe that babbles The two-year old that toddles and tumbles The teen that tests limits – and tempts fate The young adult – the millennial – that begins “adulting” The older adult that is now parenting What connects these statements? Children. They are our children. It’s our responsibility to mold and shape the next generation, one child at a time.
It Starts With A Spark
Oh joy! What an honor to have Misty Phillip writing for us today about a NEW conference – one she is starting. As she says, “It starts with a spark!” I agree-a spark of inspiration. Sometimes our prayers seem to go unanswered. I have prayed about somethings literally for years. But other time we get instant answers to our prayers.
Learn 7 Practical Ways to Cope During Hard Times
Image Credit Sometimes life just doesn’t go the way we plan. It’s a challenge to cope during hard times. Things creep up on us and knock us down. This comes as a considerable setback when we feel good about life. It may be something as significant as the loss of a loved one, or a separation, through a job loss or financial worries. Whatever the situation, you feel you can’t move on at the time; however, with time and support, you learn you can.
The Struggles in Life Are Real
Misty Phillip shares her story of finding calm in the chaos of life when facing the struggles in life that are so real life seems impossible. Let her words wash over you today and renew your hope as we approach Mothers Day. Eight years ago a friend of mine introduced me to a blog she was reading, written by a fellow homeschool mom named Ann Voskamp. Shortly after I began reading Ann’s book, One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are.
How to Renew Your Mind in Truth
I’m so honored to share Kelly Balarie’s beautiful writing with you today. Her second book, Battle Ready, is launching. Here’s what I know – you want to read it. Today. Truth. There is a famous quote from Pontius Pilate that asks Jesus, “Truth. What is truth?” Let’s find out so we are prepared and #BattleReady – before the battle is ready to start. Kelly Balarie writes: Don’t doubt the power of your mind. This football-sized mass has the power to create and recreate everything in your life.
7 Lessons Learned by Being Invited to Speak Internationally
Have you ever been invited to speak internationally? Nor had I, until recently. Yet it was a scam. I want to share the story with you as a heads up. What do we look for in an invitation for speak internationally, or locally, to determine if it is a legitimate request of your time and talent? Do all the puzzle pieces fit? 1. It started with an email from Northumbria University titled Invitation.
7 Lessons Learned that When I Fail, God Does Not
When I Fail, God Does Not. When I married, I wanted it to work. Forever! I thank God that for almost 39 years, our marriage has endured. I learned that when I fail, God does not. I can cry out to Him, lean on Him, and turn the details over to Him in prayer, completely trusting Him with everything. Yes, every little and BIG thing in my marriage. Newsflash! God knows all your details anyway.
Prayers Needed - A Satan Worshipper is Coming
Can you imagine hearing those words? A Satan worshipper is coming… Yet it happened today as I entered the hair salon. Was this a first? Yes indeed. Was I surprised? Yes indeed. Was I unprepared? No. Would you be? For Christ in me equips me – and you – to pray effective prayers even in the face of individuals who worship the enemy of our soul. And it reminds me how close evil is. Every.moment.of.the.day.and.everywhere.we.go.
Mother's Day Quotes: 25 Beautiful Quotes about the Love of Moms and the Gift of Motherhood
A Prayer for the Mom Who is Weary: This prayer was written by Christina Fox and was first featured here. Dear Father in Heaven, I come before you weary and beat down by this long day. Being a mother can be so hard! I often feel helpless and inadequate. I never know what to expect. I often don't know what to do. The constant change leaves me reeling. The twists and turns of each day is a glaring reminder of how needy and dependent I am.
5 Ways to Find Joy in the Wait
5 Ways to Find Joy in the Waiting By Kristen Tiber Before we get to Kristen’s writing, let’s see who’s words resonated loudly this past week: ADaughtersGiftOfLove wrote He Wept for Me – what a lovely statement, especially since the post I shared last week was an excerpt titled Jesus Wept.
Jesus Wept - an Excerpt
Can I share something with you? A challenge? Can it be our secret? Now that a couple of posts each week are being featured, what happens when I want to share them ALL with you? So let me encourage you to read the posts shared here. Words, precious words, fill our hearts and renew our minds as God gives His glorious Word, Jesus, to us. Each one of us! And that, girlfriends, is Good News indeed! I start by saying a heartfelt thank you for sharing your words with me and this community.
Overcoming Objections: Defeating Your Top Book-Writing Hurdles
It’s a new thing for me here – I want to feature a couple of blog posts each week that simply resonate with me. I pray you enjoy them too. My first two featured posts are: Learning to Enjoy God’s Diet Thank you Melissa! What a powerful testimony to the power of that sugar monster… It’s Time to Recover the Dream of You Marva, thank you for sharing The Dream of You, Jo Saxton’s newest book. I think we all need to read this blog post – and book! Now, on the the weekly post.
Is It Grief or Something More?
Before I could even answer, she quickly added, “And why can’t anyone seem to understand? They lost her too!” As I listened to her questions, and began to formulate a response, I remembered my own experience. Almost nine months after losing my mother and best friend, I had to figure out how to negotiate our first Christmas without her. I wasn’t ready to assume the role of matriarch of the family, but somehow it was thrust upon me. By 10:00 on Christmas morning, I was done.
How to Savor Your Savior
R E S T. Rest assured. How does that word make you feel? Rest… Calm. Peace. Do you feel His exquisite peace? I do. Savor. Savor is a verb when this word is used with an object. Savor means: · to give a savor to; season; flavor. · to perceive by taste or smell, especially with relish. · to savor the garden’s odors. · to give oneself to the enjoyment of. · to savor the best in life. Used with an object? What, or more accurately, WHO is the object of my affection?
Who Would You Hire if You Could Afford Anyone? - SusanBMead
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10 Things to Say to Your Adult Child
We yearn to have children and commit to parenting them to become more than just good kids. We invest our time to help them become contributing adults who love their Lord Jesus and others. So what do our millennial (or even older!) children need to hear? Does it really matter? Will it make a difference? Yes, our words matter to them. Start with a powerful truth… 1. You matter. We know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you.
10 Things to Say to Your Adult Child
We yearn to have children and commit to parenting them to become more than just good kids. We invest our time to help them become contributing adults who love their Lord Jesus and others. So what do our millennial (or even older!) children need to hear? Does it really matter? Will it make a difference? Yes, our words matter to them. Start with a powerful truth… 1. You matter. We know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you.
10 Things to Say to Your Adult Child
We yearn to have children and commit to parenting them to become more than just good kids. We invest our time to help them become contributing adults who love their Lord Jesus and others. So what do our millennial (or even older!) children need to hear? Does it really matter? Will it make a difference? Yes, our words matter to them. Start with a powerful truth… 1. You matter. We know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you.
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