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Raising Rebels
Do you want to raise a rebel? How about a small army of rebels! I do. Can you imagine the IMPACT of – Kids unafraid to welcome people who do…
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Who We Serve
Families
Discover the JOY that comes from building simple patterns of guilt-free rest – together.
Flourishing Families, Thriving Kids
We lives in a world that drains us dry. The relentless pace of go, go, go leaves parents and kids with buckets that are dangerously depleted. Run Hard. Rest Well.® invites parents to ignite a passion for Restorative Wellness among themselves and their children. A family commitment to running hard and resting well becomes a game changer, positioning kids to thrive for a lifetime of joy, good work, and strong relationships.
Starter Pack for Parents and Caregivers
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Caring for the Caregiver
Do you know a caregiver – a person who pours themselves into the wellbeing of another in a way that invites and demands TLC above and beyond? Do you see…Read More -
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In This Together
Few are immune from the vice grip of social media or excess screen time.As it turns out, we are all in this together. Adults. Teens. Children.More is caught than taught.A…Read More -
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10,000 Reasons
by Brenda Jank Matt Redman’s song, 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord, O my soul), has been viewed by 25 million people on YouTube since May 2012. If you haven’t sung…Read More -
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A Mom’s Guide to Sabbath Rest
For a short while, a very short while, I believed that Sabbath Keeping was about family bonding. During this season, I set into motion all these plans for delightful family…Read More -
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Adult Children 101
Run Hard. Rest Well., at its core, is about relationship. Our relationship with those we love, those we don’t, those Godsends our way, and God himself. Cultivating healthy relationships is…Read More
Five Alive to Thrive
This 5-part check-in model makes finding rest as a family, in difficult times, simple. Post these suggestions on your refrigerator.
Practice kindness. Create connection. Cultivate quiet. Be creative. Get outside.
Practice Kindness
- Learn to like those you love
- Make a difference in someone’s life every day
Create Connection
- Be playful!
- Ask each other 1 meaningful question each day while in the car, when eating, or before bed. Reach out to us if you want a list of great questions.
- Enjoy this 13-minute Brené Brown interview on vulnerability and courage.
- Make a plan to get to know one neighbor better. Surprise them with your favorite treat.
- Make a tri-fold card for a realtive out-of-state and pop it in the mail.
Cultivate Quiet
- Light candles.
- Take time to grieve.
- Rediscover Jesus.
Be Creative
- Start making Christmas presents or homemade valentine cards NOW. It’s never too early!
- Create something beautiful. Make music, start a journal, fix something, rearrange your room, etc.
- Introduce play into your routine.
- Take the pressure off . Try something new or silly.
- Write the story of your life.
- Pick 5-10 influential people and share one story of how that person impacted your life. At the end of the story, in a single sentence, thank them for the gift they gave you.
Get Outside
- Spend five minutes outside every day.
- Read “Take Two Pine Trees and Call Me in the Morning.”
- Buy a kite, a hammock, a bike, or a good pair of walking shoes. Put them to use.
- Create a photo diary of what you see outside. Celebrate the turning of the seasons.
- Fill your neighborhood with chalk art. Blow bubbles. Plant flowers.
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This message is life-giving… life-saving, too. I was able to say a strategic “no” that was by far the best decision for me, my family, and the organization I serve.
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