I’ll be the first to admit it. When my kids were little, the only way I wanted to celebrate Mother’s Day was by myself! As a stay-at-home mom with two kids under two, this mama was worn-out and just wanted a moment of peace and quiet alone—and perhaps some ice cream too. I felt awful that I didn’t ... [keep reading]
What to Do When You Doubt Yourself as a Parent
I find that learning to navigate through motherhood can sometimes feel very much like the moment I finally got to leave the hospital with my precious newborn, only to arrive home and think now what? When my kids were babies, crying was the only way they let me know they needed something. When they ... [keep reading]
18 Easy Ways to Connect with God When Life Gets Hectic
Being a mom is a job that requires limitless time and attention. When your kids are little, you take care of their physical needs—bathing, feeding, carrying, and changing diapers. When they grow older, you taxi them to activities, help with homework, and try to be available for those ever-important ... [keep reading]
Do You Believe That God Will Come Through for You?
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him” (Lamentations 3:22-24). Is your family going through a tough season? Chances are ... [keep reading]
Embrace God’s Promise of a New Day
He who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Revelation 21:5 Winter in Indiana just seems to drag on endlessly. If you are from the Midwest, you know what I’m talking about. Sometime around November, snow flurries begin. It fills us with anticipation of the holidays ... [keep reading]
Prepare Young Hearts for Easter
To help you celebrate Easter, we have a special offer to share with you and your family. Get free coloring pages for your child and enter to win a great giveaway. From Jesus’s triumphant arrival in Jerusalem to His glorious resurrection on the cross, these pages from the Jesus Bible for Kids ... [keep reading]
How Your Personality Type Affects Your Child
In the mid-90s, I played basketball for my Christian high school. I was a beast on the court, boxing out, pulling down rebounds, and making game-winning assists. I was unstoppable. Actually, most of that is a fantasy I wish was true. I did play basketball – that part is accurate. But I definitely ... [keep reading]
Why Single Parents Need Your Support
Over a hamburger and salad, I listened to a friend of mine talk about her son. She is a single mother, and her son’s father lives very far away. As I listened to her, it struck me how hard it must be for her to balance everything. Discipline and provision. Meals and snuggles. Field trip signatures ... [keep reading]
Finding Meaning in the Mundane
Nobody warned me about the mundaneness of being a stay-at-home mom. Before you have kids, you read all the books on what to expect, and when you are pregnant, everybody loves to chime in with their advice to help prepare you for what’s to come. And while some of the advice might be the calming ... [keep reading]
How to Thrive When Your Child Is Sick
We’re almost to the end of flu season, and thankfully my family has survived unscathed this year. But I’ve seen friends’ horror stories on social media about weeklong stomach bugs, fevers, and respiratory flu—the kind of days when motherhood isn’t such a joy. Even though flu season is almost over, ... [keep reading]
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