Mar 09, 2023
Letter to Parents of Teenagers – Resolving Conflict
In this letter to parents of teens, High School Pastor Nathan Kocurek discusses conflict as a part of life, and family life. When conflict at home goes unresolved, it can be very harmful. Modeling good conflict resolution requires courage and good communication. It takes courage to bring up the problem in the first place....
Mar 03, 2023
Raising Boys to Be Men with Coach Bill Elliott
As one of the winningest coaches in the state of Texas, Head Football Coach Bill Elliott has had the opportunity to impact the lives of thousands of young men in Celina athletics and the Celina football program. Coach Elliott has a passion for pointing young men to God and teaching them to live with...
Any other mommas out there counting down the days until spring? As the cooler temperatures stick around a little longer than we would like, I will share with you three creative ways to keep your little ones moving their bodies indoors (and away from the television for a little while!)....
Feb 10, 2023
Shower Your Family with Love
I can be accused of overworking almost any holiday. That’s probably the hazard of only having one chick to scratch for. Regardless, I love the idea of making our kids feel loved and cared for, especially those who don’t always feel seen or heard in the world outside of our homes. It doesn’t take...
We are excited to introduce you to Family and Children's Ministry Pastor Dave Carl and his Stories From the Workbench. Pastor Dave has a gift for storytelling. The magic he has created in his workshop will touch all generations. We recently sat down with Pastor Dave to learn more about his passion for his...
Jan 26, 2023
What I’m Listening To
As a mom of 6 kids ranging from 7-15, I am managing different personalities at different stages of life, and it can be a struggle. As you can imagine, I have a lot of time in my car dropping off and picking up kids to 3 different schools, plus their appointments, activities, and errands. I have...
Jan 20, 2023
Don’t Give Up on Your New Year’s Goals
We are well into the new year, and most of us have had a few starts and stops with our new year's resolutions. Most of us tend to beat ourselves up when we fail, and very few of us can experience a setback and jump right back on course. But what if you could...
Jan 12, 2023
Launching Well
A friend recently asked me to write about launching well. After I almost spewed my coffee, I confessed I am not doing this well. My 18-year-old son is doing GREAT, but me? Not so much. I find the contrast here striking. When we think about “launching well,” we think about sending our kids off...
Dec 15, 2022
Start a New Holiday Tradition
Every once a while here in the Parenting Pathway community, we come across a family activity that’s too good not to share. So with the new year just around the corner, we’re sharing a holiday tradition we love—family awards. Each year around New Year’s Eve, our friend Sarah, her husband, and her six kids...
Dec 08, 2022
Christmas Traditions vs Flexibility
The Christmas holidays bring yummy food and fun with family and friends, but when there is a lot of expectation, it can leave moms feeling tired, overwhelmed, and anxious. I’ve heard it said—Holidays are holidays. And traditions are traditions. But holidays are not traditions. This week on the blog, Parenting Pathway mom and videographer...