Do you have chatty kids? I have a few at home and trust me, they chat a lot when they do. I would love to listen to their stories and all they have to say, but at times I just don’t feel like it. I’m either busy doing something and do not wish to be …
I wanted to write a post about marriage today because it is our 15th wedding anniversary. Nothing mushy here but a picture of reality, the same kind of marriage we all live except for the parts we don\’t talk about. No one ever said marriage was easy. I\’d like to compare it to the ebbs …
What is it that triggers our irrational state of mind when it comes to our children? Is it disobedience, subordination, lying, fighting, whining, irresponsibility, or disrespect? No matter what gets us on edge, we need to reflect on why certain things bother us and if it is ok to let it go. I will be …
Have you ever gone to bed wondering if you could have handled an emotionally charged situation with your child differently? If the answer is yes, then pick up a copy of “The whole-brain child” and read it. It is one of the best parenting books you can read. It helps you understand how your child’s …
How do you teach little children about the story of Easter? After all, their little hearts and minds are too innocent to understand death and, more specifically, the gruesome details of Jesus’ death. They are yet to learn the reality of the world and that everything is not sunshine and rainbows. Yesterday, my seven-year-old asked …
Today’s blog is an important topic for those Christian mamas with little ones. If you are wondering how to teach your children to love the Lord, you are not alone. From the day I became a new mom, I knew I wanted my kids to develop a personal relationship with God. It is more than …
One morning when I sat down to pray, I pondered about my intentions, especially when praying for my kids. As a mom, I want my children to be the best version of themselves. I always pray for them to possess character traits that demonstrate acceptable outward behaviors. I pray for my kids to love the …
Last week, I wrote about why it was essential for me to ‘make’ time in the day for my kids. This week, I wanted to write a follow-up to that blog because I fulfilled a commitment I made, and it mattered to my kids and taught me that being present for a few moments is …
Lately, I have been wondering how to make more time to spend with the kids. I know this sounds strange. Why would a stay-at-home mom need to make time to spend with her kids, the keyword being ‘make.’ After all, she is with them all day long. As odd as it sounds, it is accurate …
We oftentimes think of our role in parenting as a one-way street. We assume we know better, so we advise, counsel, guide, and instruct our children. One day, my 6.5-year old called me out and held me accountable for something I said. In all honesty, as much as I hated being wrong, I loved that …