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I teach time-tested solutions to help parents remember what matters most in life, including strengthening their home, faith, and family relationships. If you're like most parents, you may have noticed that life can often be overwhelming and busy. Follow along for the latest tips, tools, and strategies on how to find joy in the relationships that matter most.
Happy Thursday, Reader! “I’m bored.” I heard it three times before breakfast the other day. And if I’m honest, my first instinct was to fix it.To jump in with ideas, solutions, something to fill the gap. Because as moms, we feel this quiet pressure to make sure our kids are always learning, always doing, always okay. But this time, I paused. Because I’ve started to notice something: boredom isn’t the problem we think it is. It’s actually the beginning of possibility for them. A few minutes...
Happy Thursday, Reader! Yesterday, we stepped outside for what I thought would be just a few minutes. No big plans. No structured activity. I honestly just needed a breath of fresh air. But then something sweet happened. The kids started noticing things I usually rush past—ants carrying crumbs, the shape of leaves, the way the wind moved the trees. One of them asked a question I didn’t know the answer to… and instead of rushing to Google it, we just wondered together. (Yes, we Googled it...
Happy Thursday, Reader! This morning started with spilled milk… literally. Half my kids couldn’t find their shoes, the other half wanted an extended weekend, and I stood there in the kitchen thinking, it's a Monday. Have you ever felt that before the day even really begins? I remember leaning against the counter, closing my eyes for just a second, and whispering, “Lord, it's you and me today. I've only got this because you're with me.” And you know what didn’t happen?The house didn’t suddenly...