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November 2018

November 25, 2018

How to Make this Christmas Season Less Stressful (and Better than Ever)

I LOVE Christmas. I had my tree up and house decorated before Thanksgiving this year,...

September 2018

September 17, 2018

For the MAMA Who is Having a ROUGH DAY

Sweet Mama, are you having a rough day? If we are all being honest, every...

September 10, 2018

When Making “Mom Friends” Feels Like Middle School All Over Again

After moving halfway across the country this summer, I am reminded of the great importance...

August 2018

August 28, 2018

The Ongoing Parental Debate: What freedoms/responsibilities are age-appropriate for our kids?

I was watching Today one morning, and one story in particular caught my attention. Apparently, a...

January 2018

January 14, 2018

3 BIG Reasons to Kiss Your Spouse in Front of Your Kids

One day while my kids and some neighbor kids were playing in the kitchen and...

December 2017

December 02, 2017

When Motherhood is KILLING your Marriage

I LOVE being a mom. It is one of the greatest blessings in my life....

September 2017

September 10, 2017

6 Encouraging and Equipping Bible Verses for Moms

Being a mother is one of the greatest blessings from God. But, it's far from...

August 2017

August 03, 2017

The Newest Trend in Kids Birthday Parties Could Change the World for the BETTER

Birthdays are awesome. And, birthday parties are even better, right? Well...not always when it comes...

July 2017

July 19, 2017

10 Questions that Every Mom Has Asked Herself

Being a mom is awesome, but man, it is hard! We want to be the...

July 03, 2017

5 Really Good Things That Can Be Bad for Your Marriage

A good thing is always a good thing, right? Well...yes and no. Sometimes, you CAN have too...

June 2017

June 26, 2017

5 Lessons Your Kids Learn Every Time You and Your Spouse DISAGREE

A few months ago, a friend of mine was telling me about her experience as...

April 2017

April 25, 2017

5 GREAT BOOKS that Will Make You a Better Parent AND Ease Your Mind

Whenever I feel like I am struggling as a parent (which is A LOT, to...

January 2017

January 10, 2017

When You’re MARRIED WITH CHILDREN

Dave and I have been married for fifteen years, and we have an amazing marriage....

November 2016

November 30, 2016

When You’re Struggling to Connect with your Child

When our kids our born, we feel a strong connection to them almost instantly. But,...

November 13, 2016

5 Things that You Should STOP WAITING FOR in Your Marriage

It's great to have things to look forward to in our marriage. But, there are...

October 2016

October 12, 2016

Hope for Parents who Pretty Much HATE BEDTIME and Other Stressful Parenting Moments

Every night, my husband, Dave, and I go into our kids' bedtime routine with high hopes...

September 2016

September 08, 2016

When QUITTING is the BEST THING for Your Child

Generally speaking, I don't like quitting things that I've started, and I teach my kids...

August 2016

August 11, 2016

6 Simple Ways to Conquer the Crazy School Mornings with Your Kids

As the school year gets into full swing, it can be hard to adjust to...

July 2016

July 28, 2016

When You are Living with Functional Depression and Anxiety

According to the The Anxiety and Depression Association of America, "Anxiety disorders are the most common...

July 27, 2016

For the Mom whose kids do GROSS STUFF…

As a mom of four boys, I wouldn't use the words "quiet" or "still" to...

June 2016

June 28, 2016

To the MOM ON THE EDGE Today

You started the day with a plan. You had your coffee, spent a little quiet...

June 09, 2016

4 Ways to Survive (and Possibly Thrive) on a Summer Vacation with Kids

Taking a vacation with our kids is a blessing, but it also comes with A...

June 03, 2016

The Key to Raising a Kid with GOOD CHARACTER

I watched a fascinating TED Talk recently by parenting expert Dr. Deborah Gilboa. In her talk,...

March 2016

March 29, 2016

10 Reasons Why You and Your Spouse NEED to have a REGULAR DATE NIGHT

Do you know the feeling of putting your kids in the care of a babysitter...

February 2016

February 28, 2016

Dear Mother with the Strong-Willed Child: An Open Letter

Dear Mother with the Strong-Willed Child, I saw you at the library the other day,...

February 16, 2016

A Prayer for My Children

Dear Lord, Thank you for my children. I pray they see You in me and...

February 15, 2016

4 Reasons Why a SMARTPHONE is the LAST THING my KIDS NEED

Recently, my ten year-old has been asking me when he can get a smartphone. It...

January 2016

January 29, 2016

10 KINDS of Moms that INSPIRE Me to be a Better Mom

As mothers, we all have our strengths and weaknesses. We usually have more than one...

January 29, 2016

10 Moms that INSPIRE Me Every Day

As mothers, we all have our strengths and weaknesses. We usually have more than one...

November 2015

November 11, 2015

4 Reasons Every Couple Needs TIME AWAY from the Kids

Raising kids is a blessing and a privilege, but it can take a HUGE toll...