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Mom and Dad’s House Will Always Feels Like Home

Posted on February 22, 2021 by shannon.whitmore

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Two years ago, my parents sold my childhood home. Two years ago, I said goodbye to the house where I slept for more than 20 years, where I learned to ride my bike, had countless sleepovers, and suffered my first … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Her View From Home Tagged children, Home, Parents

Motherhood Strengthened My Relationship with Mary

Posted on February 15, 2021 by shannon.whitmore

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I have a bit of a confession to make. I didn’t have a very strong relationship with Mary until just recently, and I’m honestly still working on it. When I began to take my faith seriously in high school, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Parenthood, Personal Reflections Tagged Mary, Mother, Motherhood

5 Ways to Help When Your Child Loses a Friendship

Posted on February 8, 2021 by shannon.whitmore

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Do you remember the first friend you lost? I do. My best friend in grammar school decided I was not popular enough. I was too shy to be considered “cool.” She distanced herself from me so she could become more … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, iMom Tagged children, Friends, friendship

Book Review: “In Full Bloom” by Claire Swinarski

Posted on February 1, 2021 by shannon.whitmore

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I recently had the great pleasure to read Claire Swinarski’s newest book, “In Full Bloom.” It couldn’t have arrived at a more appropriate time, as our family is enduring a cold, currently snowless winter, the fallout from the Covid crisis … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reflections, Faith Tagged Catholic Books, Claire Swinarski, In Full Bloom

My Baby Taught Me To Love My Body

Posted on January 25, 2021 by shannon.whitmore

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118. That was the number on the scale just before I realized I needed help. 118 pounds. It’s really not that small of a number, especially when you stand at only five foot four. In fact, 118 pounds put me … Continue reading →

Posted in Health and Fitness, Her View From Home, Personal Reflections Tagged Eating Disorders, Healing, Motherhood

Abandoning the Allowance: How to Teach Money Management and Household Responsibility at the Same Time

Posted on January 18, 2021 by shannon.whitmore

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I grew up in an allowance-giving household. For $3 a week, I was in charge of feeding the dog, setting the table, and cleaning my half of the room I shared with my sister. I took my job seriously, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Parenthood, Personal Reflections Tagged Chores, Household Responsibilities, Parenting

7 Steps if You Have a Child Addicted to Porn

Posted on January 11, 2021 by shannon.whitmore

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Most statistics on pornography say the average age of a child’s first exposure is 11 years old. New research from the security technology company Bitdefender has reported that children under the age of 10 now account for 22 percent of … Continue reading →

Posted in iMom, Parenthood, Personal Reflections Tagged children, Healing, Pornography

7 Things It’s Okay Not to Control for Your Kids

Posted on January 4, 2021 by shannon.whitmore

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In my years as a youth minister, I have seen way too many mothers fail to control everything about their children. I’ve known mothers who choose their teens’ clothes, who email teachers to argue about their children’s failing grades, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenthood, Personal Reflections Tagged Control, Parenting, Parenting Tips

The Silent Struggle of Secondary Infertility

Posted on December 28, 2020 by shannon.whitmore

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Another negative pregnancy test. Another period. Another cycle begins. Another hope for a child ends. I mourn my loss quietly in the bathroom, stifling my sobs so I don’t wake up my husband in the next room. When I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Her View From Home, Parenthood Tagged Babies, Infertility, Secondary Infertility

7 Ways to Create a More Biblical, Sacramental Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2020 by shannon.whitmore

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In the midst of the coronavirus epidemic, Christmas has taken on a whole new meaning. Some families put up their Christmas trees back in November. Other families are mourning the loss of some of the most beloved family traditions, including … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Family, Personal Reflections Tagged Christmas, Family Traditions, Holidays

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