Tag Archives: Parenting
The Summer Struggle
Moms put in a lot of effort to keep things running smoothly. This is true all year long, but summertime sure has the potential to add a layer of chaos to even the most well-intentioned, well organized...
Maria Magee Jul 25, 2023
The Things We Learn In Summer
A lot of learning happens in the summer, and it can happen without any planning on your part. I see moms today filling their kids' summers with back-to-back activities, lessons, and camps, and I feel ...
Ann Kirsten Jul 21, 2023
What Does The Bible Have to Say About Mom Guilt
Mom guilt is something I have felt multiple times, and you have probably experienced some form of it as well. I found myself asking what the Bible has to say, not just about Mom guilt, but about guilt...
Rachel Matembe Jul 12, 2023
Have you Checked in with Yourself Lately?
As moms, there is never a season that comes with actual slowness or relaxation. Summer might be the closest to fit that category but it's still full of stress and business with the kids out of school....
Stephanie O'Farrell Jul 08, 2023
Good Job Catching Your Mistake
"Good job catching your mistake!" Our daughter's homeschool coordinator commented during one of her quarterly home visits. As our daughter was demonstrating her growing math skills while doing long ad...
Rachel Matembe Jul 07, 2023
Running Motherhood Through a New Filter
A year ago I re-entered the traditional workforce. 5 days, 40 hours, in an actual office outside of the home. And many of my coworkers are child-free. This is a new experience for me because over the ...
Kristina Slaney Jul 06, 2023
Tough Transitions
Isn't it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back, everything is different... -C.S. Lewis Before I had kids, I greatly underestimated how fast time would really go and how quickly ...
Maria Magee Jun 30, 2023
Conversation Starters for Your Family
PARENT: "How was school?" CHILD: "Fine." PARENT: "What did you do today?" CHILD: "Nothing." Does this sound familiar? There are times when talking to your child feels like pulling teeth. Part of the p...
Ann Kirsten Jun 26, 2023
I Made a Huge Parenting Mistake
My eight-year-old made a poor choice, so she got a consequence. She was upset about it. There was begging and pleading involved. But I held firm, because I know that's what works. But then I made a mi...
Kristina Slaney Jun 23, 2023
I Have Become A Toddler
My sister and I went out to lunch with my daughter and granddaughter the other day. As the meal progressed, we realized that our roles had flipped, and suddenly my sister and I were the children, and ...
Ann Kirsten Jun 19, 2023