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Ask Izzy – you’ve got questions? send em!

July 16, 2014 //  by Courtney

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When my friend Lindsey (my girls call her Izzy) is in town – she wants advice and some mentoring time and love from her ole big sister here. And I just want parenting help. You see – Lindsey has been a nanny and babysitter for YEARS.

We calculated one day  and I think she had mentored about 75 young girls in her young life. And I cannot even count the number of families she has saved through her outpouring of love.

She offers to babysit because she KNOWS you need a date night.

She stays overnight.

She actually likes your family and prays for you.

She teaches our kids to clean.

She requires obedience.

She instills virtues.

She delights in kids.

 

I am not kidding. She’s Super Nanny plus a Genius Bar plus a Home Organizer and a Life Coach.

 

So…. I have been begging her for years to write on this blog, but she hasn’t felt capable because “she’s not a mom.”

 

I said “WHATEVER, YOU’RE DOING IT” because I have seen her in action. She has a unique, fresh view of our homes and our kids… because she isn’t in the trenches. She can see clearly and nip a problem. She handle things with a cheerful disposition. She’s consistent and structured and not emotional about it all.

You know, like Mary Poppins but a modern version. Izzy.

 

She doesn’t claim to know all the answers – but I’ve tried many of her suggestions and they work.

 

So, new series is coming.

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Don’t you love it? 

 

Today’s task.

FIRE AWAY THE QUESTIONS. Then, mark calendars for Monday, August 6

 

Here are a few of my questions.

  • How do I decrease whining and complaining?
  • Is structure really that big of a deal for kids?
  • What is one big mistake you see parents making today?
  • What is one thing you see a lot of parents doing well?
  • What makes a kid thrive at home?
  • What do you wish parents would start doing tomorrow?!
  • How can we help babysitters thrive in our homes?

 

PS. She is finished up her seminary degree and is nothing short of amazing. So, Kelly Stamps – consider this my official “Show Us Your Singles” entry. Get my girl an awesome husband. Preferrably in Orlando, FL. Thank you very much.

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About Courtney

Courtney DeFeo is most known for being a factory of ideas for families. It’s her desire to lead a life that radiates God’s love in action and His grace along the way. As a former marketing professional for corporations such as Chick-fil-A and Ketchum Public Relations, Courtney has a history of creating memorable programs and ideas that motivate others to action. She is the author of In This House, We Will Giggle, creator of ABC Scripture Cards and Virtue Cards and the kindness movement Light ‘Em Up Acts. Her latest project is a community for tween girls and their moms - found at TreasuredGirlz.com. Her house is a wreck and she hates to cook. She adores her hot, patient husband. She posts entirely too many photos of her two girls on Instagram. Connect with Courtney anytime: Twitter • Website • Facebook • Instagram

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