I know I don’t know nearly enough to be a good parent. I don’t know how to make bad dreams go away and not come back tomorrow. I don’t know how to calmly and patiently respond to every single “Why?” question. I don’t know which … Read More
One Thing All Parents Need To Put On Their Calendars
The year was 1994. I was rocking a spiral perm, Nancy Kerrigan was crossing Tonya Harding’s name off her list of besties, we were watching the police chase O.J. Simpson’s white Bronco, and the phrase “life is like a box of chocolates” was first spoken. … Read More
3 Important Truths Our Kids Need to Love an Invisible God
Sometimes I wonder if we are dishonest with our kids about God. Now hear me, I don’t think we are usually intentionally dishonest, but we are dishonest nonetheless. Think about some of the things that we say all the time. “Miracles happen every day.” “God … Read More
“The Best ‘Thom’ I Could Have Made”
Everyone wants to be good at something. I think most people wish they could be the best at something. I know I do. When I was growing up, there were a few talents that I could boast about. Drawing was one of them, and private … Read More
What Proverbs 22:6 Really Means
We like to think that Proverbs 22:6 has immediate results, but that isn’t really what it says… Are you OK with that?
Should You Trust Your Emotions? How to Tell In the Moment
Do your kids (or you) have trouble knowing whether your emotions are justified or not? Here is a GREAT and simple tool to help you figure it out!
When Our Kids’ Future Frightens Us (And How to Face the Future with Confidence)
September often shocks parents as we realize our kids are growing up! What does their future hold? Will they be ok? Here’s some wisdom to instill confidence!
3 Bedtime Blunders to Avoid When Your Kid Struggles With Sleep
Are you kids struggling to get to sleep? Do they always want to climb into bed with you? Take a look at three common blunders and solutions for parents to help their kids. Sleep is important for everyone!
Dad Talk: How to Win Your Kids’ Respect
Dads love the idea of our kids honouring us – but we have to admit we don’t always make it easy for them! THIS blog is one for the dads out there!
Re-Blog: My Son Needed the Love of the Church. I Wasn’t Sure It Was Possible.
This article first appeared at Christianity Today International on May 8, 2019. It is written by Jennifer Brown Jones. “NO! I NOT QUIET!” The meltdown began—of course—just as the prayer was starting. My husband grabbed our son Mischa’s hand and left the sanctuary, as quickly … Read More
Teaching Our Children To Pray
It’s interesting but it doesn’t seem to matter who you ask about prayer there is always a tone of guilt in the answer. “How are your devotions going?” “Good, but I only really did like 4 days last week. One day I did 45 minutes … Read More
Re-blog: When To Read For Your Baby?
Here’s a great short article from www.parentcue.com with advice on when to read to your baby. Super practical advice. When To Read For Your Baby? Before a nap, after lunch, after bath, and before bedtime are all good reading times. The basic idea is to … Read More
Teaching Instead of Disciplining
Isn’t is easy to become discouraged about parenting? One minute you’re planning an amazing day out with the family and the next you’re ready to call the whole thing off. You know the scenario that proceeds. Your kids are refusing to eat their breakfast and … Read More
Missy’s Story
My motherhood journey began in the fall of 2014, although my desire to teach and raise children was planted many years earlier. I had always dreamed of being a mom, however, I really wanted to finish university and complete a degree in education before starting … Read More
Feeding Your Family
Here’s a vlog with some tips on how to make feeding your family a little easier. Since not all of us love cooking all the time….
My Mothering Journey – Learning That It’s All About God
By Jenni Funk I think my journey started when I was a little girl. As far as I can remember, I always wanted to be a young mom; my plan was to be done having kids by the age of 26. So when I met … Read More
Embracing Imperfection In Motherhood: Rebeca’s Story
Hi, I am Rebeca, born and raised in Brazil, married to Marcos, mother of Bernardo and Anabella. I come from a very not so perfect family with lots of siblings and two busy parents. From the time I was a little girl, I dreamed of … Read More
MOMS – WE ARE MORE THAN OUR BODIES
By Aralin Warkentin I don’t know about you, but when I log into my social media accounts I am bombarded with pictures of women flaunting abs or inappropriate body parts, claiming to be inspirational. Declaring that these features are the end ‘goal’ of working out. … Read More