With such limited opportunities, how do we make the most of family dinners together? Here are some ideas we are trying in our family.…
We are not meant to live our whole lives in isolation. We are created for community, but life can so easily get in the way of finding and building friendships. A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about how much moms need solitude…
Is a giant teddy bear or a box of chocolates the best way to show love to our children on Valentine’s Day? There’s nothing wrong with tangible gifts if you have the means and get joy out of it. However, I think there are…
Moms seem to crave solitude, but the idea of it is almost laughable with young children in the house. I believe solitude is important, even vital, for the health of our mind, heart, and soul at any stage of life. But in the middle…
Why is it so hard to make time for relationships as an adult? I get to the end of the week and notice I haven’t called my mom. The month comes and goes, and family night or date night never happened. December rolls around,…
You are not too late. Well, if you’re like me, you’re probably late for something, but you are not too late to set your intentions for 2024. We’re a dozen days into the year, and I already feel behind on the whole “reflection and…
Do you feel a sense of sadness or disappointment when the holidays end? Maybe the Christmas season had you riding high on twinkling lights, sugar cookies, and general merry making. But, after we round the corner to a new year, the lights are taken…
Every time chaos seems to reign at home, we have two choices – fight it or embrace it. Embrace the chaos. Sometimes, it’s the only way to stay sane or maintain good relationships. When I fight it, I become short-tempered, bitter, and anxious. When…
As parents, we want to broaden our children’s view of the world and help them see beyond their own lives, struggles, and desires. We want them to love people from all walks of life. One super fun way to do that is to study…