Tag Archives: Encouragement
I'll Never Tell You to 'Enjoy Them While They're Young'
It used to happen every time I took my kids out. Some older lady would invariably stop me and say: "Enjoy them while they're young." And, every single time I had the same fantasy of scooping up my thr...
Ann Kirsten Apr 20, 2016
What You Never Expected
Dear Mom, I'm going to guess that if you're reading this, your world probably feels a little upside-down right now. But in the midst of all of that, I want to congratulate you. And if I could see you,...
Emily Klesick Apr 13, 2016
To the Mama Who Needs to Let Go
You're hanging on. So, so tight. Your feel your fingernails digging in deeper.
You're trying.
So hard.
But mama, maybe you need to let go.
Relea...
Kristina Slaney Apr 06, 2016
Prayerful Parenting
I raised three sons. All are grown and married with families of their own. Each son has his own unique personality and approach to life. I used to describe my three sons like this (though ...
AllMomDoes Mar 30, 2016
Mommy Brain: Is It Real?
When I was pregnant with my firstborn, I used to cringe when someone would exclaim “pregnancy brain!” every time I so much as paused to answer a question. Non-pregnant people can once in a...
Stephanie O'Farrell Mar 23, 2016
Make Your Moments Count
Ever since I wrote a blog about quitting dinner time I've been feeling a little guilty. I got some pushback about how I shouldn't give up and that I need that time to make beautiful moments ...
Rebecca Joy Mar 16, 2016
School Pride
Back in the day, I had a whole lot of educational philosophy that was one hundred percent correct and better than your educational philosophy. Or your neighbor's. Or your mom's. I was on the ball. It ...
Julie Lyles Carr Mar 09, 2016
When Your Kids Don't Get Along
Somehow my granddaughter has gotten it into her head that when her two year old brother turns three he will magically mature and listen to her five year old wisdom. “Ooh,” she gripes...
Ann Kirsten Mar 02, 2016
It's Okay If You Don't Play With Your Kids
We had just returned home from a winter camping trip. Mountains of laundry and snow gear lined our hallway, dishes were begging to be loaded in the dishwasher, and food needed to be unpacked and put a...
Kristina Slaney Feb 24, 2016
It's OK if You Miss Some Things
Moms, hear this: You can't always be there for everything, and that's okay.
I never drop my kids off at school.
Or so rarely, that I can probably count the times on my hand...
Stephanie O'Farrell Feb 17, 2016