Brenda Nixon
As a speaker and writer, Brenda Nixon helps build stronger families through parent empowerment. She is the author of "Parenting Power in the Early Years: Raising Your Child - Birth to Age Five", a contributing author to several more books, a graduate of Nazarene Theological Seminary, and a mother of two girls. For information on Brenda's book, speaking topics and scheduling information go to BrendaNixon.com.
Are You a Good Parent?
Do your children know what a good parent is? Most of us have kids who, at times, declare we’re the worst in the world! Occasionally we mumble it to ourselves. My Sunday school class kicked around this topic one morning. First, a mom confided, “I don’t want my son hanging around that house because I […] Read More >
Bedtime Resistance Remedy
If you haven’t been frazzled by a preschooler who resists going to bed, you’re probably not a parent. My younger daughter, Laura, was the Queen of Stall. I defined bedtime as being in bed – with both legs – and lights out. Laura defined it as time to begin getting ready for going to bed. […] Read More >
Connecting at Christmas
My girls still speak of that Christmas when our goal kept us connected. It seemed like the busy season always scattered our family in activities and left us feeling disconnected from one another. As a Christian parent I felt it was my duty to pull us together – somehow. In this effort three years ago, […] Read More >
Finding Quality Childcare
I’ve been the stay at home full-time mom, the stay at home mom with a “work from home” business, and the parent who has outside employment. The most exhausting – and often the loneliest – was the stay at home full-time mom job. I embraced my job, read parenting books, scanned the latest research, and […] Read More >
Make Your Child Thirsty… for God
When asked, “What’s God like?” one lad quipped, “He buys His clothes at Big and Tall.” Over Sunday dinner, Mom asked her young son what he learned in Sunday school. Confidently, he replied, “We learned about God, Moses, and Batman.” When my daughter Lynsey was eight years old, she wondered aloud, “What does God do […] Read More >
Nurture Thankfulness in Your Child
Among the early words you teach your tot are “thank you.” Young children need prompts like, “What do you say to Aunt Becky?” Hopefully, over time it becomes an automatic response. But parents need to continue teaching an attitude of thanks even to teenagers. As you celebrate the busy holiday season, utilize every moment as […] Read More >
Problem Behavior…Or Food?
Ever wonder why kids act the way they do? Often it is their temperament, sometimes it’s our parenting style, and occasionally it’s the food they eat. Got a tot who seems fidgety? It may be too much red food coloring or sugar in his system. Traces of these additives are everywhere, even in margarine and […] Read More >
Relief from Cabin Fever
During the long winter months or on rainy days your child may suffer from cabin fever! You know the symptoms: feeling isolated, restless and easily agitated. You feel like screaming – or maybe you do – and you crave a change of scenery. It’s a “fever” every one of us tries to avoid. Here are […] Read More >
School Success Begins at Home
No matter how good the schools are and how skilled and devoted the teachers are, they do not have the impact on learning, as does the home environment. Parents, you make the difference! Your everyday activities, discussions about school, and positive attitude about learning set the stage for your child’s success. You can impress your […] Read More >