Parenting is not for the faint of heart. Every season still feels brand new and unknown. The older my kids get, the more I am aware of how much parenting is about me and my reactions, attitudes and ideas. Here are some posts about the inner-heart of parenting, some practical tips and the big awesome (or terrible) days we've had together!
Lighting the Way
When I was in college a professor assigned a book called The On Purpose Person by Kevin W McCarthy. It
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Preparing Your Daughter for Womanhood
When my daughter was 10 years old I planned a special day for just the two of us. There is
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How To Talk To Your Kids About 9/11
I recently heard a teenager say she loved attending the 9/11 memorial service in our town because she “loves history”.
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Carving and Parenting
My family likes rocks. Rock collecting and rock skipping are regular parts of our family vacations. I find rocks in
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Gift Guide for Parents of Tween Girls (& Guys)
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Live Original
My sweet girl is going into 4th grade. I feel like 4th grade is a whole ‘nother thing from where
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The Warrior Poet
My son graduated from Kindergarten last week. Graduated. From Kindergarten. Well, he didn’t quite make the graduation because he had
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Becoming a Spiritually Healthy Family
You know what I love about God? OK, there are a lot of things, but one thing I like is
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Missional Women
Over the years I’ve written for a lot of different blogs. Everything from Disney to TV to motherhood! I don’t
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Encouraging Conversations
So, my friend Crystal Stine asked me if I would like to be a part of her 31 Days series,
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There’s Nothing Routine About Routine
Like that lovely screenshot? Today, Lisa-Jo Baker and I are chatting via Google Hangout about her book, Surprised by Motherhood!
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Making Your Car a Sanctuary
I’ve always wanted our kids to feel the most comfortable, the most celebrated and the most accepted in our home.
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