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What Does the Research Say about Spanking?

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Aug 14, 2020 | Parenting Small Children

Does research really say that spanking is bad for kids? We’ve had an interesting week on the blog, where we’ve talked about periods, sex, homeschooling, and so much more! But I want to revisit Rebecca’s post on Wednesday about how we shouldn’t...

Can Christians Please Stop Talking about Disciplining Babies?

by Rebecca Lindenbach | Aug 12, 2020 | Abuse, Parenting Small Children

My 9-month-old baby boy is a handful. It’s Rebecca here on the blog today! And let me tell you–my baby is a bubbly, jiggly, giggly little handful, but he is a handful. He learned how to climb stairs 4 months before he “should,” he figured out...

Thinking about Homeschooling During COVID? 6 Things to Know (that will calm you down!)

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Aug 11, 2020 | Parenting Small Children

With COVID still spreading, many parents are playing around with the idea of homeschooling this year. I know this isn’t normally what I talk about on this blog, but I did homeschool both of my girls all the way through, from kindergarten to graduating high...

5 Ways to Teach Your Kids Shame-Free Sexuality

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Aug 7, 2020 | Parenting Small Children

Most of you who read this blog are here because you want to enjoy all God has for us with marriage and sex. But a lot of times we’ve got roadblocks from our family of origin. Maybe sex wasn’t taught well, or you grew up thinking sex was shameful–or...

The “Let’s Go to the Beach!” Saga: Is Your Wife Really No Fun?

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Jun 19, 2020 | Homemaking, Parenting Small Children

When a husband has a great idea for a family outing, why does the wife often get defensive, upset, or touchy about it? We’ve been talking about emotional labor and mental load all month in June, and many women have said that their husbands just don’t...

Age Appropriate Chores and Responsibilities for Kids

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Jun 17, 2020 | Parenting Small Children, Parenting Teenagers

What is an appropriate age to expect children to do different chores? When can you expect them to be responsible for their own stuff? We’ve been talking about emotional labor and mental load this month, when mom carries the mental and physical burden for running...

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About Sheila

Sheila Wray Gregoire has been married for 29 years and happily married for 24! She loves traveling around North America with her hubby in their RV, giving her signature "Girl Talk" about sex and marriage. And she's written 7 books. About sex and marriage. See a theme here? Plus she knits. Even in line at the grocery store.