Between Two Homes: Co-Parenting During the Holidays
“My kids and my stepkids are miserable and exhausted during the holidays,” Nicole, a mom and stepmom explained. “The flip-flopping between homes, different bedtimes, and…
Parenting
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What Kids Really Want for Christmas: 4 Gifts Only You Can Give
Hurrying into the store, the mom hushed her young child. “Stop whining!” Her son didn’t seem to hear her. “I wanna go home.” Dad jumped…
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Getting Ready for Adoption: Pray and Prepare
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published November 20, 2013 and has been updated to support families getting ready for adoption. Adoption journeys look different…
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5 Ways to Pursue Your Children’s Friends
When my children were young, I had an older mom-friend who I loved to watch as she parented her older teens and college-aged children. She…
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5 Important Lessons on Courage to Become Brave Moms
Do you remember the lion in the “Wizard of Oz?” He was a lovable guy but thoroughly convinced he had no courage. Because he was…
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The Ultimate Guide to Christian Gifts for Kids (from a Mom Who Gets It)
Wondering what to buy your kids this Christmas that brings smiles to their faces and points them to Jesus, without spending loads of money? Check…
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Finding Time to Pray for Your Kids When You Have No Time
Here’s a thing that God is teaching me in this season: being faithful in the little things is really important. There are times when God…
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31 Merry Christmas Gifts of Love and Service
Hustle and bustle … bells ringing … trees to trim … cookies to bake … gifts to buy? Or should new traditions be born this…
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5 Simple Ways to Raise Kids Who Love Jesus (Even in a Secular World)
If you’ve been a mom for more than five minutes, you know our culture is not exactly cheering us on as we raise kids who…
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A New Kind of Shopping Spree: Meaningful Christmas Giving Ideas for Families
One of the feelings I hate is what I’ll call the after-Christmas glut. It’s a little like that feeling you can get after a Thanksgiving feast: I…
