Where Should My Child Go to School?
My oldest child just turned five, which means he will be starting kindergarten in just a few short months. After wondering where on earth the time…
Five Truths to Teach My Daughter Before Kindergarten
A few months ago, I wrote a post about savoring the last year with my daughter at home before she starts kindergarten. I like to…
A Short Prayer for Teachers and Caregivers in a New School Year
It’s the season of releasing our children into the hands of teachers and caregivers. And it can be frightening! We have so little control over…
Feeling Overwhelmed? Here are 13 Reminders to Encourage Moms of Littles
Here’s the truth… raising babies and toddlers is a beautiful, exhausting, sanctifying season. Nothing can fully prepare you for it, but you’re not alone in…
Teaching R-E-S-P-E-C-T to Preschoolers
There are many important values that we need to teach our kids, but in my opinion one of the most challenging is teaching respect. Actually,…
8 Ways to Be a Better Mom to Young Children
Are you in the thick of raising young kids? Here are 8 ways to be a better mom to young children and bring glory to…
Surviving the Strong-Willed Child
I used to laugh when my mother-in-law Darlyne told me how my husband was a strong-willed child. That’s until our daughter turned out to be exactly like her dad.
Meal Time and Small Children
Meal time. When you have young children, it can become just another battlefield! Who wants that? I remember those days, and I remember being somewhat…
Letter to a Tired New Mom
To a weary woman— Does your time to read blog posts feel expensive right now? Maybe you’re reading this with a bottle in your hand…
Are Screens Harming Your Child’s Communication Skills?
I remember when my daughter Lucy was two, she would scream “MILK!” from her chair like an irate tyrant. I quickly realized that was not…