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Tough lessons. This is where it happens. Aug 04, 2013

Parenting Transformation Journey – Page 6

I just went to check on my daughter to see if she was ready to follow instructions so her 24 hours could begin. The moment I brought it up, she flipped out—c...

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Rule of 3 - Didn't expect to go here today Aug 04, 2013

Parenting Transformation Journey - page 4
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This morning, my two youngest daughters came to me complaining about each other. We’d already role-played the “what-ifs” of tattling v...

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Nobody loses this Aug 04, 2013

Parenting Transformation Journey - page 8
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Whew—We Made It Through Day One!
Here are a few things I want to remember from our first real day of implementation:

1) My daughter, ...

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Documenting a new journey Aug 03, 2013

My Parenting Transformation Journey – Page 1

I know this might not seem like a typical post for the rest of my blog, but hey—it’s my blog, so I get to write what I want. 😉

Background:

Ever since I ...

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Box Fan Miracle Jun 28, 2013

Positive Thinking Tip:
The miracle you need is at the end of all you can do, so keep on truckin'!

Let me tell you about a guy I know and the unexpected (and surprising) miracle that showed up after h...

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Stop the World - I want to Get Off! Jun 26, 2013

“I’m in a hurry to get things done, I’m... rushing, rushing till life’s no fun.”

Does that lyric from Alabama’s song feel a little too familiar?

Has life become so fast-paced that you feel caught in...

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When Am I Ever Gonna Use This Math?? Jun 18, 2013

If you ever have kids who complain about their Mathematics assignments and say, "When am I ever gonna use this?" - here's something you can share with them.

I was spotlighted this month on the Brigha...

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Who is Leslie Householder, and what is her Rare Faith Newsletter all about? Oct 13, 2012

If you’ve received an email from me and can’t quite remember how you ended up on my list, let me help jog your memory.

Chances are, you signed up after requesting one of my free downloads. This post ...

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Wake up Again Oct 13, 2012

(This article is a continuation of the post titled, "Who is Leslie Householder?")

Here’s a little throwback to the 10-year anniversary of when I first started writing about the Rare Faith principles:...

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Americans... Take Heart Jul 16, 2012

I saw a comment on Facebook from someone who seems to have given up on our country.

So I wanted to share why I’m still hopeful.

Truthfully, when people throw in the towel on where this nation is hea...

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A Really Good Question Jun 19, 2012

One of my readers asked me a question that you may have wondered yourself. He wrote:

"You have so much phenomenal and inspiring information. I don't expect absolute perfection in everything you say. ...

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What you can Learn from a Locksmith May 21, 2012

Perhaps the reason why “one book,” “one seminar,” or “one program” is a MAJOR turning point for some people, but just a small step for others, is because achieving success is like unlocking a combin

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Kindergarten Cop (Coming to a School Near You?) Mar 11, 2012

This is a follow-up to a previous post on why I home school.

When my sixth child, Bethany, turned five, she really wanted to try Kindergarten like her friends—even though we were already well into ou...

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AP Chemistry and Forest Fires Feb 25, 2012

Here’s another throwback to when we were grappling with the effects of the Great Recession:

This is the third installment of my personal exposé, which began with "Getting Personal Here" and continued...

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Gurus are Human Feb 18, 2012

I received an email that spawned an interesting conversation. I'll share it here. Henry wrote:

How are your teachings different from all the dozens of gurus advertising out there?  I'm genuinely conf...

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Spring Cleaning and Notes on Homeschooling Feb 04, 2012

Feb 4, 2012

What began as a repository of thinking tips, this blog of mine is now becoming a catch-all for many more thoughts and ideas that I personally want to capture.

So today, I'm doing some sp...

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Cherishing Those Teenage Boys Feb 03, 2012

Here’s a throwback to 2012:

I’m sitting in a swirl of mixed emotions today, so I’m writing to sort through the fog.

I’m about to begin working with a new client in my Profitable Author Coaching prog...

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About Getting Harpooned Jan 22, 2012

A few years back, a friend reached out after more than a decade of no contact. She said, “I found you on a site that listed you among people who have gone to the devil (along with a bunch of other peo...

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