4 simple ways to help your kids quit interrupting
“Mom, what is dad’s favorite color?” my friend’s daughter asked recently, pausing to look up from her coloring page. Incredulous,…
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How to say “no” – even to good things.
“I’m sorry,” I gulped, a lead weight in the pit of my stomach. “I just can’t commit to that right…
What is your most holy work today?
“Mom, can you make a window for me?” The little voice was calling from across the living room. Sighing, I…
Finding true rest when your kids are little
I stood in front of the stove with my 3 month old on my hip, stirring a pot of boiling…
How to hold a weekly planning meeting with your spouse
In our home, Sundays are for church, football, and—if I can squeeze it in and my children aren’t hovering too…
Nine simple ways to get your kids to help out around the house (and keep mama sane!)
Our five kids were born within six years of each other. The last decade has held a lifetime of joy…