Preparing to Blend Are you part of a blended family, or do you know someone who is? A couple of years ago, Ron Deal, the president of Smart Stepfamilies™, contacted me about being part of the Blended Families Conference. I was so confused. John and I have been married for thirty-three years. We don’t have… [Continue Reading]
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Mothering by the Book
Mothering by the Book Click here to watch this interview. More about Mothering by the Book: “Wit and wisdom for every mother, everywhere.”–ERIN LOECHNER, author of Chasing Slow Becoming a better, happier mom starts with the stories you tell your kids As a mom, you want to nurture a strong family, but fear steals your… [Continue Reading]
Writer’s Desk with Jennifer Pepito
The Writer’s Desk with Jennifer Pepito Jennifer Pepito is the founder of The Peaceful Press, a company committed to providing learning resources that promote connection between parents and children. Jennifer’s wisdom has also been featured on Wild + Free, The MOB Society, the Washington Post, and Home Educating Family. She unlocked the power of a… [Continue Reading]
Strategies to Help Your Kids Take Flight
Strategies to Help Your Kids Take Flight When it comes to parenting, we often think about the early years. About the baby years. About the toddler years and the school years. And oh, those teen years. We rarely think about what happens after. After high school. After the kids leave home. After they launch and… [Continue Reading]
Winning at Home
Winning at Home Click here to watch this interview. More about Winning at Home: Combining the expertise of credentialed counselors, coaches, and pastors, Winning at Home offers clarity in the midst of chaos on hard-hitting topics like mental health, technology, sexuality, and identity, for parents who are trying to raise children from a faith-based perspective…. [Continue Reading]
Writer’s Desk with Dan Seaborn
The Writer’s Desk with Dan Seaborn Dan Seaborn is the founder of Winning At Home, a non-profit organization that seeks to support marriages and families through speaking, counseling and coaching services, community events and other media resources. Dan is an engaging and powerful speaker and a thoughtful and practical writer. He has a comfortable and… [Continue Reading]
How Do I Homeschool?
How Do I Homeschool? When we first start homeschooling, parents often think the big stuff they need to know about includes things like curriculum and schedules. But as a homeschooling mom for twenty-eight years, I’ve learned that parents need a few other things: Confidence: Seeing that other people have done it. Hope: Trusting that we… [Continue Reading]
How to Talk To Your Kids About Sex
How to Talk To Your Kids About Sex Apple Podcast | Spotify | Google Podcast Everywhere we look people are talking about sex. So why do we find it so hard to talk to our kids about this topic? Maybe because sexual energy is really powerful. Sexual desire—when channeled toward one’s spouse—reemphasizes the vows they… [Continue Reading]
Leaving a Legacy of Influence and Faith
Leaving a Legacy of Influence and Faith Apple Podcast | Spotify | Google Podcast Who do you influence? It is easy to think about being a person of influence when it comes to my work, church, and community organizations. Some people are hired for their roles. Others are voted in. When a decision needs to… [Continue Reading]
When is the Homeschool Day Over?
When is the Homeschool Day Over? Out of all the questions that people have about homeschooling, this one tops the list. While the answer varies with each family, here are a few things to consider when it comes to setting a homeschool schedule, keeping on track, and knowing when the homeschool day is over. When… [Continue Reading]
Caring For Yourself as a Mom
Caring For Yourself as a Mom Apple Podcast | Spotify | Google Podcast There are so many challenges when it comes to being a mom. We become exhausted and wonder if we’re doing anything right. Have you ever found yourself on a negative thought cycle? I know I have. Today’s guest Kari Kampakis teaches us… [Continue Reading]