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6 Strategies To Stop Being An Angry Mom

March 18, 2019

6 Strategies To Stop Being An Angry Mom

Recently, I posted one of those "Throwback Thursday" photos on Facebook. 7 years ago, while I was in the thick of parenting a toddler and a colicky infant, we somehow found time for family portraits. I'm smiling in the picture, but beneath the surface I was a ticking time bomb. Quite often, I'd lose my temper with my son, saying unkind words and making threats I had no intention of following through on. I reacted badly to disobedience and became easily frustrated with what I perceived as slowness to complete tasks. I was an angry mom. As I look back on that photo now, I wish I hadn't been ruled by my emotions, and overlooked the special moments right in front of me. Anger towards our children can have serious consequences, not just ... Read More...

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4 Ways To Disciple Your Children

March 8, 2019

4 Ways To Disciple Your Children

In a world packed with parenting books, pop psychology and conflicting cultural messages, the Bible’s instructions for us are strikingly simple: tell them about the Lord, about His ways and about His Gospel.  As mothers, we need to intentionally pour the Word of God into our children and teach them to obey it. This, in a nutshell, is discipleship. It’s much more than just taking your kids to church on Sunday. It means that you’re making the Bible an integral part of their daily lives. It's actively teaching, correcting, and modeling with God’s Word, in a loving way. Since the beginning of his life, you’ve been teaching your child how to do all sorts of different things. He’s depended on your instruction from everything to ... Read More...

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3 Ways To Enjoy Staying Home With Your Kids

February 25, 2019

3 Ways To Enjoy Staying Home With Your Kids

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. Quite honestly, I don't either. There really are some women out there who initially start homeschooling because they truly enjoy being with their kids all the time. That wasn't me. Not very long ago, I felt like I needed a break all the time. The thought of spending practically all of my waking hours with both my children was overwhelming.   Even on good days, it was difficult to ... Read More...

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4 Tips For Raising Kids Who Obey

February 8, 2019

4 Tips For Raising Kids Who Obey

As a mom, it's my job to confront the problem of disobedience head on. I’ll be honest, though; this problem seems awfully inconvenient at times. I would much rather slap a band-aid on the problem and continue on my merry way, than take the time to get to the root of it. All too often, I fall into the trap of being defensive instead of offensive when one of my kids misbehaves. I sacrifice the long-term goal of their behavior improving for good, for that short-term gain of momentary peace. If I’m constantly reacting to my child’s disrespect with disapproval, and correcting the problems when they arise, it’s not solving the heart issue at hand. I really shouldn’t react to their bad behavior as if I’m surprised by it. And I shouldn't always ... Read More...

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6 Surprising Benefits of a Homeschool Education

January 26, 2019

6 Surprising Benefits of a Homeschool Education

This week, we started the second half of our 5th homeschool year. It's so funny to look back and think that once upon a time I said "I would never homeschool." Never say never, right? Now I couldn't imagine not getting to teach my kids every day and see their eyes light up when they finally grasp that difficult concept they were working so hard on. My house would definitely be cleaner and I'd have more time to myself, but my children are only this young once, and I don't want to miss a precious moment. Our family has enjoyed many advantages of homeschooling during the past several years. Besides the rather obvious ones of an unhurried learning pace and a customized education, there have also been numerous benefits which have come as a ... Read More...

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Hi! I'm Marisa, a homeschooling mother of two kids, Jesus follower, coffee lover, and Jersey girl transplanted to Oklahoma. I write to encourage women to find purpose and joy in their God-given calling as mothers, and help them raise children with a biblical worldview. Thanks for joining me today! I hope you will grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair, and stay awhile. Read More…

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