Have you ever noticed that your attitude sets the tone for your whole house? There are many days when I wish that wasn’t the case. Days when I’m worn out and tempted to grumble about it. Days when traffic makes me want to vent. Days when I don’t feel like doing laundry or dishes or ... [keep reading]
Leading Your Kids Through Connection
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV) I used to think that this Scripture meant that if I raised my children “right,” they would never get in trouble, never suffer, never make poor choices, never be unkind, never part from ... [keep reading]
What Would Your Best Thanksgiving Look Like?
It’s the typical Thanksgiving dinner scene: A family gathered around a table digesting turkey, mashed potatoes, pecan pie, and all the other things that come with holiday get-togethers. You know what I’m talking about—the family dynamics. Thanksgiving is an awesome holiday, but let’s face it, ... [keep reading]
Teach Your Kids the Right Way to Restore Relationships
“I hate you!” I couldn’t believe my ears as I heard my nine-year-old son scream this for the first time ever at his younger sister. To give you some context, dare I say she probably deserved it? And before you think I’m a terrible mom, let me explain why. My son is probably the most sensitive, ... [keep reading]
Enter Our Crock-Pot Giveaway + Get This Delicious Fall Recipe to Try
To celebrate the release of Shay Shull's latest cookbook, Mix-and-Match Mama Meal Planner, here's a scrumptious slow cooker recipe that's perfect for a fall day. And even better, you can enter to win a Crock-Pot. It's easy. Scroll down to the bottom of the page for instructions on how to enter. Take ... [keep reading]
Rediscover the Beauty of the Bible
Most mornings when I wake up, the first thing I do is reach for my phone. I mindlessly thumb through messages and news feeds, eventually (maybe) opening the daily devotion app tucked away on the front screen. The problem is, when I’m attached to technology, I find that my connection to God ... [keep reading]
How to Have Hard Conversations with Your Child
Once when having a conversation with my teenage exchange daughter and one of her friends, her friend said, “I never tell my mom anything.” Surprised, I asked her why. “Because of how she’d react. She’d either be mad or sad or cry or think it’s her fault. I just don’t want to go there, especially ... [keep reading]
3 Ways to Encourage a Culture of Creativity in Your Home
My five-year old and I hosted a cooking show a few weeks ago. The Zoey + Mom Cooking Show had award-worthy viewership of 54 people on Instagram. Watch out MasterChef Junior, we make one killer quesadilla. One of the core values in our family is being intentional in our God-given creativity. You ... [keep reading]
How Can You Help Your Children Discover Their Identity?
I’m an adoptive mom of eight children. Identity is often a conversation we have in our home. Where did I come from? Who do I look like? Do I have good characteristics that come from my first mom and dad? Do I have good characteristics that come from my adoptive family? As I watch my children ... [keep reading]
Where Does Your Courage Come From?
At vacation Bible school a few weeks ago, my four-year-old spontaneously marched on stage and joined the worship team in leading 150 adult volunteers and 100 children in worship. Having no practice, no idea what the motions were, and zero clue what he was singing, he led with bravado, much to my ... [keep reading]
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