Tag Archives: Mothering Well
Shame On You, Mom!
Mom, I’m sorry to tell you, but you’re out of luck. There is no way you’re going to do this parenting thing perfectly. Because no matter what you do, you’re doing it wrong. The...
Kristina Slaney Jan 15, 2017
When Should Parents Talk to Their Children About Porn?
Parents, we live in a world where countless children are starting to view pornography in their preadolescent years.* And it isn't safe to assume our children won't somehow fall into that category...
AllMomDoes Jan 11, 2017
Ten Tips for Infant Sleep Training
One of my biggest pet peeves while pregnant was when people would try to convince me of how little sleep I was going to get once the baby arrived. I believe ignorance is bliss in some situations. I do...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jan 01, 2017
The Story of Womanhood
The toddler isn’t sleeping through the night right now. You realize how painful this is, don’t you? For months, we’ve been in a rhythm: She goes to bed, I go to bed, and neither of u...
AllMomDoes Dec 30, 2016
Because Sometimes Christmas Presents = Love
My daughter is playing with bottles of paint. Except she’s not painting with them. The pink one is Elsa, the purple one is Anna, and they are shimmying down the leg of the dining room table to r...
Kristina Slaney Dec 14, 2016
What Looks Like Crazy
When I was in high school, I read a book called What Looks Like Crazy on an Ordinary Day by Pearl Cleage.
Now if I’m being completely honest, I remember absolutely nothing about the t...
Emily Klesick Dec 12, 2016
Celebrating Thanksgiving
What images come to mind when you think of Thanksgiving? A joyful meal with family and friends? Mass turkey consumption and all day football binges? Though many of us celebrate thanksgivin...
Laura Story Nov 23, 2016
Cleaning House and Heart
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17 (NIV)
I’m not sure what...
AllMomDoes Nov 22, 2016
Songs of Thanksgiving
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV) Andrew Peterson, one of my all-time favorite musician/...
Andrea Stunz Nov 21, 2016
In Spirit and In Truth – And in Tough Times
Mark bounced up and down on my knee. It was mutually beneficial. He enjoyed the horsey ride and I appreciated the outlet for my nerves. I was about to hear the words I'd heard so many times before. I ...
AllMomDoes Nov 20, 2016