by Shannon Popkin | Dec 10, 2020 | 5 C Challenge, Control Girl, Holidays
The Five C Christmas Challenge is ON!! Sign up HERE to join! Here’s what I saw, when I came downstairs yesterday morning. He looks pretty innocent, right? Sweet, even—in a manly sort of way (the man, not the puppy!). But somehow, I saw it all differently,...
by Shannon Popkin | Dec 26, 2019 | 5 C Challenge, Control Girl, Holidays
Last but not least of the Five C Challenge, we’re focusing on… No Comparing. Here’s the definition. Compare: to examine in order to note similarities or differences Now perhaps you’ve already noticed the obvious. Not all comparison is bad. It...
by Shannon Popkin | Dec 22, 2019 | 5 C Challenge, Control Girl, Holidays
Condemn: to pronounce to be guilty. “Do you feel like I condemn you all the time?” I searched my middle schooler’s face. As he started to say, “No…” I knew the answer was yes. “What do I do that makes you feel...
by Shannon Popkin | Dec 17, 2019 | 5 C Challenge, Control Girl, Holidays
The number one response, when I invite people to do the Five C Challenge is: “No Correcting?! What would happen if I stopped correcting my kids!” You’ve got a point. Let’s talk about it. Correct: to point out or mark the errors....
by Shannon Popkin | Dec 10, 2019 | 5 C Challenge, Control Girl, Holidays
So… how’s has the Five C Challenge been going for you so far? I seem to be clamping my hand over my mouth quite frequently – usually after I’ve just complained about something. Complain: to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure,...
by Shannon Popkin | Dec 5, 2019 | 5 C Challenge, Control Girl, Holidays
Okay, ready to begin this Five C Challenge? Let’s start with Criticism. Criticize: to to find fault; judge unfavorably or harshly (Dictionary.com) Why is this so easy to do at Christmas time? I think it’s because during the holidays, we have heightened...
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