Whatever Makes Them Happy Isn’t the Answer
As parents, our mission is not to make our children happy. Continue reading Whatever Makes Them Happy Isn’t the Answer
Tag: mom life
Juggling Life During a Pandemic
Managing a family resembles a juggling act, and the unsettling world of COVID-19 pushes new things into the mix. Continue reading Juggling Life During a Pandemic
Looking Beyond
Today is a good day to refocus perspective. Continue reading Looking Beyond
Basic Training–Preparing for the Race
Much of my Air Force training has continued to be part of my life as a mom and as a woman who longs to live for Christ. Continue reading Basic Training–Preparing for the Race
Family Fun for Cabin Fever
Creating substitutions for outdoor play keeps children occupied in constructive ways on cold, wet winter days. Continue reading Family Fun for Cabin Fever
3 Surefire Ways to Suck the Fun from Time with Your Kids
There are necessary times for me, as a parent, to be a fun-sucker, but I’m guilty of making things way more complicated than they need to be… Continue reading 3 Surefire Ways to Suck the Fun from Time with Your Kids
Are You Listening?
How can we offer rapt attention when the floor is sticky and the laundry pile topples into the hallway? What’s the best way to find wisdom for setting priorities and managing time so that we can listen well to our children? Continue reading Are You Listening?
Embracing the (Literal) Mess
I’ve heard it said that a messy house is a sign of life, and I want to view those daily messes with eyes of gratitude. Continue reading Embracing the (Literal) Mess
Praying with Power & Confidence
Three reminders that prayer can make a difference in our lives and the lives of our children. Continue reading Praying with Power & Confidence
