There are some parenting situations where lying can seem like the easy way out, but it’s imperative to consider what these lies to do our relationship with our kids.
Category: Mommyhood
Natural Consequences: When Parental Intervention Is Unnecessary
Over-intervention in our children’s lives can be exasperating to them and exhausting to us. Natural consequences can help alleviate so much of that.
Parenting from Joy: Four Practices in Letting Go of Anger
Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.
Proverbs 12:16
Anger used to dominate my parenting, and these are some of the things I did that helped my repentance.
Let’s Go for a Run
I used to be a runner. I’m learning to run again, and all the benefits that come with it.
Ode to My Four Year Old Superhero
My middle child can have a lot of middle child qualities, but he also has some super ones.
The World Is Not Ending: Anxiety Blows Everything Out of Proportion
Say to those who have an anxious heart, ‘Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you. Isaiah 35:4 As I’ve shared before (here) and (here), anxiety is a daily fact of life for me, and I love this Scripture because it…
Weaning: A Time for Celebration
When and how to wean can be daunting questions. Thankfully, the Bible provides guidance. This is my journey through weaning the three little ones.
Elimination Communication (EC): One Way to Save Money
Elimination Communication, aka EC, is known by a variety of names. It has worked well for our family with two of the kids.
Anxiety Disorder as a Disciple
There are times I have been able to master my anxiety, and other times, specifically during pregnancy, that I needed medication to help me.
Take Captive Every Thought: Anxiety
A description of how I learned to take captive my anxious thoughts