As a homeschool mom, I get asked frequently if there are ever days when I feel like I need a break. Other moms ask how I do it, staying home with my elementary aged kids all day. They could never deal with the constant noise and little people all needing something at the same time. They tell me they just don't have the personality for it. ... Read More...
When Mothering Becomes Idolatry
It doesn't seem like that long ago when I was playing dolls with my sister and swinging carefree on our swing set in the backyard. Now I am not merely playing house anymore; I am trying to find a way to manage my own real life household. Sometimes when the kids are getting out of control, there are messes to clean up and dinner needs to be made, ... Read More...
Why It’s Okay That You’re Not Enough For Your Kids
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7 Things Every Good Christian Mom Does
What makes a good mom? If you ask 100 people this question, you'll probably get 100 different answers. We often imagine someone who is always patient, available, and bakes cookies from scratch. Someone who never has emotional outbursts or gets irritated with her kids for making messes. The ideal standard is hard to live up to. And Christian ... Read More...
4 Ways To Be a More Fun and Joyful Mother
Out of all the adjectives my children could pick to describe me several years ago, I don't think "fun" would have been high on that list. "Stop running around and get ready for bed!" "Be careful. You're going to make a mess." "It's not time to fool around and play now. It's time to be calm." I've said all of these phrases at one time or ... Read More...
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