Today, in my quiet time with the Lord, I was wrestling with something new I felt Him leading me to do. This new thing would stretch me outside of my …
Guiding Our Children in Grief
This week our family suffered a difficult loss. Chris’ aunt met her Savior and left those of us who loved her grieving her absence. His aunt was …
Messing up Well
Over the years, I’ve heard stories from a good number of friends who have rough relationships with one or both of their parents, or in some cases - no …
Holding Closely but Loosely
For the first time in nearly six months our house was quiet today. No excited (or angry) voices shrilling through the air. No thundering feet on the …
Return to School
Return to school. The thought stirs up mixed feelings and a knot in my stomach. The return to school has always come with mixed feelings for me: …
Helping Our Kids Find Jesus in Hard Times
Keeping summer joy levels high means helping your children find peace in hard places. There is no better source of peace than Jesus’ presence. Feeling …
The Gold in Storytelling
Jen shares with us the value and hidden treasures in storytelling with our children. Using stories to teach handling and processing emotions can be a …
Keep Joy High During Upset
In today’s video, Jen shares the one skill every parent needs: a simple way to recover from BIG feelings. …
