Author: Joey & Carla Link
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When Loving Others is Hard
Joey & Carla Link April 29, 2026 When our girls were in their teen years, they had to come up with a schedule for morning bathroom time. The problem was our oldest daughter had a bad habit of oversleeping and not getting into the bathroom on time, but she stayed in for the amount of…
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Good, Better, Best
Joey & Carla Link April 22, 2026 One of our daughters was not doing her chores so they were completely done. Minimum effort would best describe her work. When checking them one time to see how well they were done, I (Carla) asked her, “Good, better, best, which one would you say described your work on your chores today?”…
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Respecting Others is Respecting Yourself
Joey & Carla Link April 15, 2026 How well do your kids think of what others want or need before they think of what pleases themselves? Do they ever offer to help around the house vs. hiding out in their rooms? Are they characterized by being patient and kind with their siblings instead of ignoring…
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Showing Respect
Joey & Carla Link April 8, 2026 We went to a theme park with our son’s family recently. He has 4 kids who wanted to ride roller coasters. They of course want their dad and Papa to go with them, so our son and I went on the rides with them while Carla and their…
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Senioritis
Joey & Carla Link March 25, 2026 Spring is here and the seniors in high school, those in their final year of school are ready to be done with their studies and just have fun. If you have had a senior in your home, you will recognize the symptoms – once they get accepted to…
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Spring Time Is Bloom Time for Your 10-13 Year Olds Too!
Joey & Carla Link March 18, 2026 In Spring, we see plants and flowers popping up, making the land look fresh and bright with color. It’s also a time where our kids can start blooming in ways we may or may not be expecting or ready for. They can surprise you with a deeper understanding…
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Spring is Blooming and Your Kids are Too!
Joey & Carla Link March 11, 2026 During the Spring, we see plants and flowers popping up, making the land look fresh and bright with color. It’s also a time where our kids can start blooming in ways we may or may not be expecting or ready for. Springtime leads to new experiences for kids…
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Good Marriage Habits
Joey & Carla Link February 18, 2026 Joey and I have been married over 40 years. That is a long time and does indicate we are no longer young or middle-aged adults! In the last post, we talked about ways to destroy your marriage relationship. In this post we are going to talk about the…
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Is Your Spouse Your Best Friend?
Joey & Carla Link February 11, 2026 Why should your spouse be your best friend? God created the Garden of Eden to be a paradise. He put Adam there to care for the animals and to enjoy the plentiful food. But God saw that Adam was lonely. To fix it, He created a woman named Eve…
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Are Your Teens Ready to Date?
Joey & Carla Link February 4, 2026 With Valentine’s Day coming soon and spring-time around the corner, teenagers start looking at dating if they are not already involved in a relationship. It’s both a scary and exciting time for parents, as they remember their own dating experiences and know they need to let their older…