Category: Faith & Discipleship
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Why Your Reactions Matter More Than Your Child’s Behavior
I was frustrated trying to catch one of our horses the other day. The more I pushed, the less he responded. When someone else stepped in calmly, everything changed. That moment is a lot like parenting. Our kids are learning how to handle life by watching how we handle it—especially when things don’t go the… Read more
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When Confidence Fails: Building Confidence in Kids That Holds Under Pressure
Last night at the ranch, a child and mentor were leading one of our horses through a series of obstacles. Everything was going well—until they came to a small wooden bridge. Suddenly, the horse stopped. No matter what they tried, he wouldn’t move forward. It wasn’t the obstacle. It was trust. Moments like that reveal… Read more
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Calm Parenting: Why the Steadiness Our Kids Need Starts With Us
Calm parenting begins with us. A ranch story about escalation, steadiness, and how modeling calm shapes resilient kids. Read more
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Building Trust With Your Child: Lessons from a Cautious Horse
When Tillie came to the ranch, we were grateful. She’s a beautiful chestnut Quarter Horse.Well behaved. Responsive. Calm. On the surface, she looks like a dream. But there’s something you notice when you spend time with her. She’s cautious. Her ears stay alert.Her body stays slightly guarded.She responds—but she’s watching. Why? Because we haven’t built Read more
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Disciplemaking: Asking Not Telling
Some of the best questions we’ve seen unlock tears, spark laughter, or lead to silence that you can feel. And often, the response doesn’t come right away. It might surface later that night, or next week. That’s okay. Seeds take time. Read more
