Listen here: iTunes |Spotify |Stitcher We don’t know what myths…or really lies you’ve believed about what it means to be a “good” mom, but we hope that our discussion today will dispel some of those misguided beliefs. The truth is, we’re all in process–trying to be the best moms we can be to the children that God Read More …
If you’re raising a strong-willed child, you’re well aware of it without having anyone tell you. Strong-willed kids aren’t bad but they can be incredibly frustrating. They’re often smart and confident, able to problem solve quickly, and are determined to achieve their goals. Although these are great traits, they’re probably not the first things that Read More …
Listen here: iTunes |Spotify |Stitcher When left unchecked, the seasons of a woman’s body and her ever changing hormones can often lead to discouragement, spiraling emotional and physical crashes, and a shadow loneliness. Sadly, after decades of ignoring the natural responses of our bodies and the intricate design and purpose we were created for, many of us Read More …
Listen here: iTunes |Spotify |Stitcher The term helicopter parent was derived from some parents’ literal and continuous hovering over their children’s every move. It is a fitting term for moms and dads who choose to oversee every detail of their children’s lives. Even when kids are more than capable of doing things independently, helicopter parents can’t help Read More …
We know that motherhood makes high demands. Yet we know it’s worth it. Some days we may feel like no one sees us or question if our daily investments are even making a difference. Because let’s be honest, motherhood is not glamorous. Days and weeks can go by without an ounce of appreciation, without any Read More …
Listen here: iTunes |Spotify |Stitcher Proverbs 17:17 says “A friend loves at all times and a brother is born for adversity.” Siblings are, hopefully, the ones who will be there for you when everyone else abandons you. Think of Miriam and Moses in Scripture. She watched over baby Moses on the riverbank to make sure Moses didn’t Read More …
Listen here: iTunes |Spotify |Stitcher 2020 was the year of disappointments for most of us. Plans were canceled, businesses shut down, and overall life came to a screeching halt for so many of us. Now over 7 months into 2021 and things are picking back up for most of us, but life really hasn’t gotten back to Read More …
Listen here: iTunes |Spotify |Stitcher Every mom feels unprepared for motherhood at some point or another. This is especially true for the one who is mothering a child with special needs. She faces unique circumstances every day that set her far apart from her friends’ schedules, lives, and experiences. She’s often lonely, exhausted, and full of fear. Read More …
Listen here: iTunes |Spotify |Stitcher It seems like 21st-century moms are spending way more time and energy on parenting and yet the quality of that time and energy is quite low. We’re there, but we’re not present. We’re giving partial attention all-the-live-long-day. We might always be present physically which in some ways inhibits our kids’ growth towards Read More …
Listen here: iTunes |Spotify |Stitcher “When we make Jesus our priority, we release to Him the burden of responsibility for our children’s future.” This quote from a seasonal Pray the Word Journal from Million Praying Moms surely conveys the exact message we hope to discuss and share with you in today’s episode as we chat with Brooke Read More …