The other day my son was stuck in some pretty intense feelings, which put him in non-relational mode. I tried the normal …
Parenting
Does It Bring Joy?
As we kick off the month of December, I am reminded of this favorite blog of mine from a few years ago. I am thankful we …
Raising our Children with Appreciation
Written, November 2018.My oldest son recently created what we call his Appreciation Tree. This idea started a few …
When Jesus’ Hugs Bring Joy
Our son Matthew struggles with ADD. This means he easily becomes distracted. Following through on tasks, for example, …
Parenting from Your Pain
I want the best for my children. As a mother to my young sons, I want to be the best version of myself and reflect Jesus …
Opportunities for Upset – Why Struggle is Good for Our Children
As parents, we want to protect our children from the hard stuff. We seek to shield our sons and daughters from the …