11 Simple Tips for Having a Carefree Summer With Your Kids
Summer is my favorite season of the year. I am a jealous guard over our schedule — we plan as little as possible to allow plenty…
Moms of Littles
Encouragement for Tired Moms
I’ve been having a week where I am a lot busier than usual. Add to that a sick kid, and sleep for me has been fleeting…
41 Great Picture Books that Teach Values for Your Child
Are you looking for some great children’s books that help build character for your kids? Here is a list of some of the best picture…
You’ll Love These 16 Great Kid Activities for Snow Days
There we were… on the third day of no school because of “inclement weather” in North Texas. For the third day in a row, the…
Prayer Post-Its
I think one of the most eternal things I do every day happens when I lay my little guy in his crib. At some point with my kids,…
Gathering Shells and Knitting Hearts
Sometimes you have to look back and see where you came from as a testament to God’s faithfulness before wherever He’s taking you next. …
Teaching Our Children to Honor Their Father
Father’s Day was approaching, and we had gathered with several families we know well to celebrate the fathers together. We’ve had a longstanding tradition to take…
Endurance: The Energizer Bunny of Character
10 Ways to Help your Child Finish Strong As I bring this blog series, The Importance of Building Character to a close, I think it’s only…
Where Are You Running?
Sometimes it seems like motherhood is a track-and-field event. We chase kids. We hurtle the conflicts life throws at us. We shot-put our bad attitudes…
Mom, Summertime Blues, and a Good Laugh
Ever had one of those days? The house has been flooded (twice) by a curious youngster with numerous rolls of toilet paper, the dog has…