Motherhood Is Not a Test I used to treat motherhood like a test. Every night I’d think over my day and evaluate myself. If the kids were relatively happy, I didn’t blow up too often, and if the house ended up fairly clean, then I’d give myself a passing grade. But then there were… [Continue Reading]
Motherhood
We Need to Protect the Innocence of Children, Not Twist It
It’s hard keeping our children protected and safe, and as parents we often feel violated when their “safe” places are compromised. Some Long Island parents are upset because an adult party was held at a child’s play center—a “pajama party” where the pjs were optional! Adults were invited via Meetup.com to Krazy Kids, where… [Continue Reading]
How Motherhood has Stretched Me
Motherhood has stretched me . . . and I’m not just talking about the marks that my polka-dot bathing suit fails to hide. (With each child’s birth, my hips and thighs expanded along with my heart!) Although my physical body has changed since I’ve had children, my mental, emotional, and spiritual shape have been transformed… [Continue Reading]
Podcast: Living Inspired: Robin Wolaver
Living Inspired ~ Thursday 3CT (10/31/13) To listen to the interview: go here and click on the player in the upper right corner of the screen. This week on Living Inspired, please welcome speaker, songwriter, and month, Robin Donica Wolaver author of The Song of Annie Moses (Guideposts, 2013). If you’re reading this after 10/31/13… [Continue Reading]
Podcast: Living Inspired: Susan Merrill | Rod Olson
Living Inspired ~ Thursday 3CT (10/24/13) To listen to the interview: go here and click on the player in the upper right corner of the screen. This week on Living Inspired, please welcome Susan Merrill author of the book The Passionate Mom (Thomas Nelson, 2013) and Rod Olson author of The Legacy Builder (David C…. [Continue Reading]
Podcast: Living Inspired: Courtney Joseph
Living Inspired ~ Thursday 3CT (10/10/13) To listen to the interview: go here and click on the player in the upper right corner of the screen. This week on Living Inspired, please welcome mommy-blogger and author of new book, Women Living Well, Courtney Joseph. If you’re reading this after 10/10/13 you’ll be able to find… [Continue Reading]
The Mission and Ministry of Motherhood | Plus a Giveaway
I’m always on the lookout for new parenting resources. As a full-time mommy and writer, I’m constantly searching for inspiration and tips on ways to balance my career and family life. When I discovered these two foundational books, I knew I had to share them with you! Do you long for your home to be… [Continue Reading]
40 Ways To Be Present in Your Child’s Day
The true gifts of life lie in the moment. That is why we call it the present. ~ Author Unknown In the midst of a busy day it’s easy for mamas to think of our children as “tasks” rather than as “hearts” we need to connect with. I sometimes struggle with putting my kids before… [Continue Reading]
10 Rainy Day Activities
Whether there are thunderstorms pouring outside, snow is falling in the middle of winter, or it’s the heat of summer and your kids are bored, these 10 rainy day activities are sure to spawn some creative play. Enjoy! 10 Rainy Day Activities 1. Stage a circus. Help your kids pick their own… [Continue Reading]