Becoming a Student of Our Children
I’ve had God Stories on the blog for many years. One of the ones that have influenced me the most is Kristi Dye’s God Story “When I Started Listening.” Her story shared five years ago has influenced my parenting by making me a much more intentional mama. Because of it, I can tell you…
Podcast: Million Praying Moms
For years I have followed Brooke McGlothlin and Erin Mohring as a member of The MOBSociety (Mothers of Boys). I have found encouragement from their blog posts, Boyraiser Tribe Membership, and books. The one thing that was missing was a podcast. Now they have one! But...
How To Influence Our Kids for a Lifetime of Faith
From these situations, I’ve learned, we can’t always protect our children from pain and circumstances as kids and adults. However, as a mom, one of the primary questions in my heart is, “How do I ensure my children grow up to be strong Christians?”
The Life-Giving Parent by Sally and Clay Clarkson
One of the hardest things for me has been to sort through all the noise to find the most helpful parenting ideas. There are so many out there and often they contradict each other. Augh! That’s why I love Sally and Clay Clarkson’s book, The Life-Giving Parent. It doesn’t give me another how-to list to follow, though they do share practical ideas. Instead, they share principles that have worked for their family over the years.
Why A Mom’s Words Matter
My son stoops down and tells his little brother, “If you wear your new shoes and get them muddy, they won’t glow-in-the-dark anymore.” “Oh, yeah!” His little brother exclaims and promptly puts on the rain boots I’ve been trying to get him to wear the last 30 minutes. As the older son walks past me, I give him a hug and say, “Thank you for using your gift of arguing to help him instead of yelling at him.” He beams as he walks away standing a little straighter…
Podcast: Chatologie
When I listen to the Chatologie podcast with Angie Elkins, I can be sure of a warm welcome from someone who understands my challenges, and I can laugh with along the way…