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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 Saturday, Reader! I was thinking about Mother’s Day the other night. Not the kind with perfectly wrapped gifts or big plans, but the kind that stays with you long after the day is over. The kind where a child hands you a hand drawn picture of you and them. They have a pointy crown on their heads and your eyes are drawn looking like giant Oreo cookies. The page might be a little wrinkled but it's filled with so much love it takes your breath away. Those are the gifts we keep. The ones we...
Happy Saturday, Reader! This morning felt slow in the best way. We stepped outside, and the air was soft. My kids immediately ran toward the grass in the front yard, noticing things I probably would have missed if I were alone. A tiny flower. A buzzing bee (my 7-year old screaming at the sight of a bug). And as I watched them, I had this quiet thought: This is what matters. Not the perfectly planned days.Not the full to-do lists.Not even the things I didn’t get done yesterday. Just this....
Happy Saturday, Reader! I didn’t expect something so simple to bring so much joy. We were sitting at the table, and I could tell my child just wasn’t feeling it that day. You know those moments… when you have the best intentions, but little hearts just aren’t interested? So instead of pushing through, I reached for something different. Something playful. Something light. That’s when everything shifted. The moment those little hands started popping, counting, and exploring… the mood completely...