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]
Seven Simple Steps to Raising a Hopeful Child
(Pt. 1 of 2) You can raise a hopeful child, no matter what their circumstances. Last month you learned that teaching your child to think and behave hopefully becomes an anchor, holding them steady in times of challenge. Easier said than done. Especially when you have a child like Axel who ... [keep reading]
Making the Connection Between Food, Health, and Your Child’s Emotions
Nearly 30 years ago, when I was first diagnosed with hypothyroidism and adrenal failure, my naturopathic doctor explained that the systems in my body were being worn down by stress and the toxic overload of products I had brought into my home. Say what? I was in my early twenties and trying to ... [keep reading]
Embrace the You That God Created You to Be
Can I tell you how happy I am to meet you? I’m KariAnne. I wear yoga pants and messy buns and purple nail polish and currently own almost every shade of red lipstick on the planet. I watch Hallmark movie marathons and I have hands that wave when I talk and oddly long toes and I spend my days ... [keep reading]
Could Cleanliness Truly Be Next to Godliness?
“That’s it! Starting next week I’m going to keep my room clean for the whole week,” my daughter exclaimed just after we finished cleaning her room. “Starting next week?” my husband asked. “Why not start now?” She laughed at his silly notion, but for my daughter to keep her room clean for a ... [keep reading]
Why Healthy Grief is a Good Thing for Your Child
On Christmas day, my friend’s grandma died. This wasn’t just any grandma, this was my friend’s rock, support, friend, caregiver, and encourager. She was the type of woman who loved deeply, extravagantly shared what she had, and made those around her feel special. I didn’t know my friend’s grandma ... [keep reading]
Is Your Favorite Hobby Something God Can Use?
Joy. That’s the word that comes to mind when I think about @Reagandoodle, the Instagram account that features my labradoodle, Reagan. When I first started it, I had no idea that it would turn into something so big that it would be featured worldwide. At first, it was simply a way to showcase my ... [keep reading]
3 Prayers for a Healthy Marriage
Let’s face it, moms. Marriage is hard. And thriving in marriage is even harder with kids in the home. The past few months have been particularly stressful in my household. Between holidays, school breaks, financial pressure, and the ongoing stress of running our own business, my husband and I ... [keep reading]
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