Can you change the heart of a strong willed child? Strong willed children know what they want: they know they want to be in charge, and they know they don’t want to change! Parents find this challenging, because so often the will of the child is opposed to the will of the parent. But power struggles are not the …
If you have a stubborn child, I have fantastic news for you today! Strong-Willers (I call them Swillers) often turn out to be superheros in their own right. If you’re sitting there shaking your head (yet hoping this isn’t a pipedream), here are three encouraging thoughts for the marathon of parenting these dear (stubborn) souls. 1. …
Each year I search for the perfect Advent devotional to use throughout the Christmas season. I love centering my mind on nuggets of truth surrounding Christ’s birth – truths I’ve never considered before. Questions, like “Why did God announce Christ’s birth to Shepherds”, and the analogy of sheer darkness with the blinding light of the angel’s announcement. Or why faithful …
Do you take care of yourself? Being a Mom can wear away at a person mentally, emotionally and physically. We find our hearts longing for refreshment. Sometimes our love cup feels like it needs to get filled before we can pour out one. more. drop. Oh I know how that feels! Why self-care is important When our first …
Hey mom – ever tire of kids fighting over toys and territories as if they were an actual part of Custer’s last stand? Of course you do, that’s why you searched Google for “How to deal with siblings fighting again”. I’m glad you’re here – I want to share a little backstory with you from my past life. …
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I’m sure when the early settlers sank into their rough-hewn benches, munching on field corn with their new, tan-skinned neighbors, they weren’t thinking, “Someday families all across America will gather ’round the table to celebrate this very moment”. Thoughts of survival weighed heavily on their minds. Forging a new life and government were of utmost importance. Several members of their …
Encountering strong willed child battles at your house? Get these 7 + hacks, tips, and resources to boost your parenting skills with stubborn children. Learn to work with this stubborn skill set to help both them win and you (because don’t you deserve it?)!
Let’s face it – the struggle is REAL to get kids to practice! But if the parent can endure it, those lessons will pay off! 5 reasons why you shouldn’t let your child quit piano lessons; a piano teacher mom’s tips for sticking with keyboard learning in the beginning stages.
When adult children stray from the truth; are we just wasting our time? 4 reasons to teach your children Scripture, model the gospel, and live your faith in Christ (and still have fun doing it)!
The one important resource I wish I’d had in young parenthood. How you can rock your role as a mama and be more confident of your parenting choices.
I’ve always loved making simple Christmas crafts! In the early years of marriage and parenthood, I learned to cross stitch. Here is my very first project – from a kit my mom gifted me. She said, “I think you could do this.” Bless her heart – a skilled seamstress by trade, she tried her best to teach me how to …
A good sense of humor not only makes you feel better, it can make you healthier, too. According to this article in Reader’s Digest, “research has shown that laughing can improve immunity, help regulate blood sugar levels, and improve sleep”. As an empty-nesting mom, I’ve found a great need for humor these days. My view this morning is a calm, scenic bay …
Why I have a love/hate relationship with appliances and why they all go on the fritz the moment your hubby leaves town (including the repaired microwave).
5 days to a healthier you; body, mind, & soul for busy moms. Only you can take care of yourself and your people need you healthy! Learn how to eat healthier, get moving, and cleanse your soul and mind clutter with these bite-sized tips.
Is your child refusing to toilet train? Here’s how to actually potty train a strong-willed child in 3 days. This worked for us with successful results!
How to have a fun vacation with kids; 5 tips for family bonding from a mom of four who learned to chill out and enjoy the season. Yes, it IS really possible!
5 Scriptures for when you worry about your kids; how God addresses fear about the future in the Bible and proof for how He cares for us and our children.
How prayer helps moms regain their identity. Struggling with comparison, inadequacy, or worry? Encouragement on your identity in Christ + a quick win!
How to teach your children the Bible and grow them in the Word. Featuring 52 Commands of Jesus for Children; one year devotional with 52 coloring pages.
