As I sit writing this, we are in the middle of the Covid-19 shelter-at-home experience. Over a month ago we were told to stay home so that the spread of the virus could be contained and as many people as possible could be protected from infection. To say these have been an unexpected and uncertain ... Read More about How to Mother Effectively Through Uncertain Times
Four Keys to Cultivating a Home You Love
In the early years of my motherhood, I had a walking buddy. We'd strap our infants into their strollers and burn off the baby fat while finally fitting some adult conversation into our week. My friend would often talk about her plans to be the most popular home on the block, you know, the one where ... Read More about Four Keys to Cultivating a Home You Love
The Mirror is Your Best Parenting Tool for Cultivating Character
A friend recently invited a group of women over for an evening. We sat around the living room together - sharing hors d'oeuvres and our hearts. The casual ice breaker question opened us up more than had been intended. Our conversation included what scares us, experiences we have lived through, and ... Read More about The Mirror is Your Best Parenting Tool for Cultivating Character
Mom Guilt and the Mommy Do-Over
This past Friday we went on a spring hike with some other families. The day was near perfect and our group decided to trek up to the top of one of the trails to a lookout. Some of the moms brought their preschoolers. About half-way up their little legs started giving out, and one by one the moms ... Read More about Mom Guilt and the Mommy Do-Over
How To Overcome People Pleasing: When Making Everyone Happy Has You Feeling Miserable
A friend messaged me after my YouTube devotional on overcoming people pleasing aired, saying that a woman she knows really benefitted from watching. I decided to film a more in-depth video, sharing the roots of this relational habit, while providing some steps she could take to help overcome people ... Read More about How To Overcome People Pleasing: When Making Everyone Happy Has You Feeling Miserable
The two keys you need to calmly discipline your child every time
In my motherhood I have learned most from living-breathing examples when another mom shares a mom-fail or a breakthrough in her parenting. In the same way, I figure while you watch me discipline, love, grow, and mess up, you will glean some wisdom you can use along the way as you raise your own ... Read More about The two keys you need to calmly discipline your child every time
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