I’m going to be honest with you. I have never considered myself one to be good at gardening or claim the title “crazy plant lady,” yet here I am walking out into my yard to prune my plants. In the desire to make our home feel more welcoming, not only on the inside but the outside too, landscaping ... [keep reading]
4 Ways to Encourage Conversation in the Car
“Wesley tried to kiss Abby on the lips today and got in big, big trouble.” My first grader declared these words as we drove to school one morning, and my grip on the steering wheel tightened. We’re only in first grade and talking about kissing already?! Despite the rash reaction I wanted to ... [keep reading]
Discover the Simplicity and Joy of Family Devotions
Canned peaches. Frozen peas. Hamburgers with zero fixins’. The food was plain, just like the small house it was cooked in. But oh, how I loved dinnertime at my high school friend Cheryl’s house. I was always invited to stay for dinner, just like all the other neighborhood kids. Crammed around a ... [keep reading]
3 Easy Ways You Can Encourage Your Child’s Spiritual Growth
When I look at my children, I see who God has created them to be. When I close my eyes, I envision them walking confidently toward their future while God’s blessings rain down upon them. Then I open my eyes to discover that they have not made their beds, my youngest hasn’t eaten anything but hot ... [keep reading]
How to Embrace the Back-to-School Season
It was my baby daughter’s first day of kindergarten, and I was a complete mess. Of course, I didn’t show my emotion as we waited at the bus stop. My daughter stood tall in the morning sunlight, her blond ponytail swinging as she sported her Elsa backpack and a proud smile. I smiled back and said ... [keep reading]
How Attached is Your Child?
Oh, my goodness, he was shaking. He looked like he wanted to run in the opposite direction as fast as his legs could take him. While I had only known him a few weeks, this behavior was very abnormal for Dan-Moritz, the German teen living in my home. Up until this moment, he had been full of ... [keep reading]
One Simple Thing You Can Do to Overcome Worry
I’ll admit it. I am a worrier by nature. When I became a mother, my anxiety tripled instantly. I have always firmly believed that if I keep an anxious vigil over my children twenty-four hours a day, I can somehow will their safety into existence. Frankly, this is an exhausting way to live. ... [keep reading]
Learn How to Love the Kind of Mom You Are
I don't know about you, but I am giddy with excitement once back to school time rolls around. Probably more excited than I should be. My excitement level for back to school is just about right up there with Christmas. All joking aside, I do love back to school for many reasons, and not because it's ... [keep reading]
What to Do When It’s Time for “The Talk”
My eyes began to water under the harsh glare of the fluorescent lights. Or was I holding back tears because of the question my nine-year-old had just asked me? There we were, walking through Walmart, when I heard the most timid of voices ask, “Can you please tell me about sex?” I tried to wiggle ... [keep reading]
Mom, Do You Have a Hidden Superpower?
Mom, you have a superpower that can deepen your relationship with your kid, your family, and every person you meet. You have the power to ask a question. Did you just roll your eyes and mutter, “That’s it? What’s the big deal?” Well, that’s an excellent question! This one amazing superpower ... [keep reading]
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