It took me two and a half years to settle into my role as mama. It happened on August 6, 2018, at 1:14 p.m. It was the moment my second child was born. Right as I knew my life as … Continue reading
When a Mom Says No, She Means No
Category Archives: Parenthood
7 Ways to Get Your Teen to Actually Talk to You
A few years ago, I had a student in my class who insisted on sitting in the back row, his hoodie pulled up and his arms folded. He never spoke. After a few weeks, I asked to meet with his … Continue reading
5 Ways to Encourage Healthy Body Image in Our Daughters
Earlier this year, I was teaching my 5-year-old son about the food groups for school. The assignment was to identify different types of healthy and unhealthy foods. As my son sorted the food items, he called a picture of candy … Continue reading
My Job as a Christian Mom Is Not to Have As Many Kids As Possible— It’s To Get My Kids to Heaven
I have two children. That’s just a bit over the national average here in America. But it’s about five less than the local average. Parents tend to have large families around here. Twelve passenger vans are not a rarity, and … Continue reading
Mama, I Give You Permission to Just Sit and Watch
Breakfast has been eaten. The dishes have been washed and set out to dry. Your kids are both quietly playing in the living room. And there is a load of laundry sitting on the couch just waiting to be folded. … Continue reading
Taking Your Child To Therapy Isn’t Always Easy
I thought I was OK with mental illness and the need for therapy. I’ve been open about my own struggles with an eating disorder and postpartum anxiety. I’ve encouraged other women to seek counseling, and I openly acknowledged the fact … Continue reading
Handling A Controversial Diagnosis and an Unknown Prognosis with Grace
On a warm summer night last year, our lives were changed for the foreseeable future. We tucked our son into bed just as we had done countless times before. But this night was different than most. I usually love bedtime. … Continue reading
5 Things You Didn’t Know Your Daughter Needs
Raising a daughter is all about balancing conflicting statements. We want them to be strong, but not domineering. We encourage them to be assertive, but not bossy. Be independent, but willing to rely on others. We teach them to be … Continue reading
May We Be Mothers With the Spirit of Samuel
My son has a children’s Bible we read on a semi-daily basis. It’s one of those books filled with common Bible stories accompanied by illustrations. My son loves it, and I love sharing my faith with him. Becoming a mother … Continue reading
As Long As I’m Breathing, You Will Never Suffer Alone
I was flying down the highway as quickly as I could safely do it, desperate to get you home. You were crying hysterically in the backseat, dry-heaving into a bucket in your lap. Every time I heard you wretch, my … Continue reading
Love in the Little Things 