In this recording of our latest Parenting Pathway class, you will hear from special guests, Director Kelley Wilkinson and Assistant Director Jenn Bollom, from Stonebriar Preschool Pals. Both are certified Love and Logic Trainers and advocates of a love and logic approach to education and parenting. In this two-part class, Parenting with Love and Logic...
Using Love and Logic in the Early Years
Close your eyes and let your mind go with me to a place where your child always behaves and responds immediately to your directions or requests. Each time you ask your child to do something, it is done with a “yes”, a smile, and no temper tantrums or questions. Take a deep breath and...
Teaching Your Preschooler about Sin and Forgiveness
I think we can all agree that no child has ever had to be taught how to misbehave, make bad choices, or even lie. That is something we are all born with—the ability to sin. The Bible tells us that “we are all sinners and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23)....
Reining in Your Child’s Christmas Expectations
As director of the Stonebriar Preschool Pals program, I have the advantage of seeing the anticipation of Christmas build on the faces of our students. Their sweet voices of excitement echo down the halls as they share with their friends and teachers all they have experienced this holiday season. It is also not uncommon...
Transitioning from Micromanager to Advisor
It is hard to think of allowing our children to make mistakes, but that is the only way they will learn. Not being successful at something on the first time does not mean your child will never get it; it only means your child needs practice. Children fall down a lot when they are...
Discipline in the Early Years: Getting to the Heart
You are at a restaurant to have a nice meal and a lovely time of visiting with your spouse, family, or friends. You are forced into hearing what is happening at the next booth. “Stop that! What are you doing?” the mom asks in frustration. “But I don’t want to eat it” whines the...
Podcast: Preparation for Kindergarten
For parents of a preschooler, the debate over whether to start school or wait a year is especially hard. The decision seems daunting, and the impact of a wrong decision seems overwhelming. We encourage you to listen to this class online with our own Director of Stonebriar Preschool Pals, Kelley Wilkinson. As an expert...
Keeping Your Family Connected Without WiFi
Join Kelley Wilkinson as she highlights the best points from Craig Jutilia’s book "Faith and the Modern Family" and shares the steps to creating healthy bonds with your family. ...
First Day of School: Tips for Success
Starting school is so exciting with all the new adventures. However, all these changes can bring fear and anxiety. Here are some ways you can help your child have a happy start of school....
Preparing for Kindergarten
Director of Preschool Pals Kelley Wilkinson shares the milestones children should reach at every preschool age....
Love and Logic Techniques
Love & Logic Part One Practical insights for raising responsible kids with humor, hope, and empathy from early childhood educator Kelley Wilkinson. In part one of this two part series, Kelly discusses strategies for preparing kids to make decisions and understand the connections between actions and consequences. Love & Logic Part Two In part...