The Real Mother’s Day is Yet to Come
My first memories of Mother’s Day are sitting in church as a child as the minister recognized all the mothers. I remember them standing in recognition…
What’s in a MOM: How do we do the mommy balancing act?
“The juggler in the circus,” “A stay-at-home mom in the business of raising successful children,” “COM (Chief Operations Manager),” and my favorite, “Your Majesty.” The…
Prom Dress Survival Skills
One down. One to go. Both of my girls need prom dresses this year. (Can you say double-trouble?) Now, let me be clear. I like…
Questions To Ask And 24 Specific Guidelines For Your Daughter’s Boyfriend
Are you a Christian parent whose teen is interested in dating? Are you wondering what to ask your daughter’s boyfriend? Here is one Christian mom’s…
Best Mom Award Goes to … (Not Me)
“Mommy! Today was funny hat day! We didn’t wear hats! You forgot the hats!” That’s how my kindergartner and first grader greeted me after school…
8 Ways to Be a Better Mom to Young Children
Make your relationship with the Lord your number one priority. If you’re too busy for God, you’re just plain too busy. Make time for the…
Angry Mom: Getting to the Roots of My Outbursts
Dinner was late. In fact, dinner was still a mystery, even to me, and I was cooking. In the kitchen, I surveyed Mt. Dirty Dishes…
Keeping the “Little” in My Girl
For generations, grandmothers have been admonishing young mothers to, “Enjoy this time! They grow up so fast! They’ll be grown and gone before you know it!” While…
Implement 4 Boundaries To Prioritize Your Family
“What can I get for you this morning?” the young man asked. I walked up to the counter and ordered my usual Americano with cream…
Give Your Kids this Keepsake
“Debbie, be sure you write down the cute things Taylor and Lauren say and do.” I remember my mother’s advice like it was yesterday although…