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moms need some blessed time alone
Children influence our lives by their very presence. They enhance our existence by existing through us, then with us. That sounds so pious, doesn’t it? That fact never stopped me from dreaming about...
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prayer closets for moms? whatever works!
A mom’s prayer closet doesn’t usually have a door. It can be a constantly moving place. We move all the time! Why shouldn’t our prayer life? Here are a few examples of different prayer closets for...
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how to protect your child’s innocence
“Thou shalt not steal.” It’s number 8. A little far down the line, but important none the less. How does this apply to raising children? Most of us realize that stealing material possessions from your...
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how to transform housework into holiness
I admit it. I am completely cynical toward certain household tasks. I can stare at Pinterest all day. It doesn’t inspire me. After years of laundry and loading lunch boxes, I had hoped my displeasure...
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sometimes doing nothing is best for kids
My mother is right. Gosh, I hate that. After a conversation recently with my mom (more of a pity party for me that she graciously listens to), she said something that has stuck in my head all week....
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10 stones of judgement that hurt moms
When a woman was caught in the act of adultery and thrown before Jesus, scribes and Pharises held stones in their hands, ready to unleash punishment. (John 8:3-11) Those stones echoed their hearts....
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start with one: our relationship with god — on the go
This is the first in our series Start With One: Overcoming The Overwhelming. Our relationship with God can be changed if we start with one, only one part that can dramatically improve everything....
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are you following the pattern to your child’s heart?
“Mommy, can I have a hug?” “Sure!” “Can I have just one more?” “Sure.” “One more? Please?”……. Kids show love the way they want to receive love. They give us a pattern to follow — right to their hearts....
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how to chill out a mom in seven easy steps
Find the nearest stressed-out, strung-out mom. It won’t take you long. (You may actually just need to look in the mirror. Ha!) And give her the following….. 1. A Sandwich…. For some reason, moms are...
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what to do when you feel like an idiot, mom
Oops. You did it again. You know, that thing that makes you feel like if anyone found out, they’d instantly call you an idiot. The thing that always makes you call yourself an idiot. A nincompoop. A...
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homework tips from an ex-tutor
Homework help I have a repetitive nightmare. It goes something like this…. “Miss McEwan….Where is your homework? Miss McEwan…..” My face flushes. Heart pounds. Throat starts squeezing shut… Then, I...
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kids & school: how much help is TOO much?
Let’s face it. All kids are dependents. We claim those little cuties on our tax returns for a good reason. They need us. When it comes to homework, studying for tests and organization, it’s hard to...
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smoothing out the summer shift
The Summer Shift….. What is The Summer Shift? Is it a cute dress from Lilly Pulizer? Well, yes. But not this one. It’s moving from one set of tasks to another. Notice the tasks are still there....
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teaching kids the perks of self-control
Have you ever seen a kid eye a piping hot batch of cookies that just came out of the oven? How about the kid who just wants to take one stroke of the icing off a beautiful birthday cake? Don’t we all...
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opening the door to closeness with our kids
On the way to school this morning, a battle was waging. I handed down an unpopular consequence for leaving the house late. My teenage daughter was protesting this cruel miscarriage of justice. Then,...
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4 ways to motivate tweens and teens
What mom hasn’t used stickers to motivate their child? When my kids were young, a gold star, a dollar store prize or even a simple “good job, honey” was usually enough to bring a satisfied smile to...
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how the past can help us love well in the present
The past often haunts my mothering. Past mistakes. Past wounds. Past moments and opportunities lost. But sometimes the past isn’t all bad. In fact, it can be the very thing God used to inspire us to...
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