As an adult, there have been times in my life when I struggled with saying the “right” prayer. I didn’t know how to start, what to say, or if I […]
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How my kids showed me the truth about Christmas
I write often about the things my kids teach me. Through their words and actions they have taught me about kindness, about fun, about compassion, and about life. However, lately […]
Read moreHow my daughters saved Thanksgiving for me
The last couple of weeks leading up to Thanksgiving this year have seemed like a series of unfortunate events. Between emergency vet visits, a broken transmission, a trip to the […]
Read moreIf you're having a hard time loving today, take advice from a child
I know after the emotional highs and lows of yesterday people may be feeling pretty exhausted and raw today. My news feed was filled with all kinds of reactions, ranging […]
Read moreWhat is joy?: A baby's response
Me: Hey Calvin, you’re a pretty happy guy. What do you think joy is? Calvin: Follow me for a day, mom, I’ll show you. 9am Calvin: Good morning, world…Mom…Mom…Mom!! I’m […]
Read moreA Mom's Guide to Finding Peace in the Kid Chaos
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV) Sometimes I fall into […]
Read moreWhat I do when I need patience
Sometimes with all of the information overload out there, it’s hard to know the “right” way to parent. There are literally thousands of books, websites, experts, doctors, psychologists and pseudo-experts […]
Read moreBuilding a Village
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about that phrase, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Anyone who has children, taught children, or even been around them for any […]
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What I’ve Learned From My Sensitive Child
My middle daughter, Sydney, has always been my “sensitive” child. I’m ashamed to admit that over the years I’ve used that word with various parts of bafflement, head shaking and […]
Read moreThe magic of Band-Aids and the true healer
Gwendolyn: I can’t clean my room. Me: Why not? Gwendolyn: I’m sick. Me: How are you sick? You were fine earlier. Gwendolyn: (limping) I hit my toe. Me: Here’s a […]
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