Raising a strong daughter is more difficult than ever for parents. Our culture bombards young women with smartphone addiction, unhealthy role models, unobtainable body images, toxic rather than healthy feminism, and even calls into question gender itself. So what's a parent to do? I have a 12 year old daughter now, and I am scared. Honestly. This is such a hard time to grow up in. I don't want to be adding to the problems, but I want to help her. And I want practical ways to do that. … [Read more...]
Moms are You Weary? Here are 10 Bible Verses for Moms
We moms wear a lot of hats! We’re household managers, cooks, housekeeping delegators, family financiers, home educators, and maybe even work inside or outside the home. Handling all these responsibilities can become rather cumbersome and can leave our motivation and well-being sorely lacking. We become weary—weary beyond what words can express. At times our parenting lifestyle feels lonely, our prayers hit the ceiling, and we, the usual full-time encouragers desperately long for support and … [Read more...]
Starting a Mom Support Group — Why You Actually Need One
No matter what stage of parenting you’re in, it can be a confusing and at times, overwhelming experience. While parents around you seem to be sailing through a sea of their kids achieving milestones, you might be sitting down, exhausted, doubting yourself and your parenting abilities. Guess what? You’re not alone, and definitely not hopeless. Starting a mom support group, or even just being a part of one, can really help. Keep reading to discover why you actually need to start a mom … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Get Your Kid to Break Bad Habits
From nose picking to thumb sucking- there are a plenty of inappropriate habits that your little one might pick up over the course of his growth period, and just like with temper tantrums, these can be difficult to handle. So how exactly can you help your kid break bad habits? Keep reading to find out just that. Helping Your Kid Break Bad Habits Work With, Not Against As a parent, when you’re educating or pushing your child to overcome his bad habits, you automatically turn the … [Read more...]
10 Important Tips for Organizing and Cleaning with Kids in the House
Children, as the saying often goes, are a blessing. However, they are also closely akin to a natural disaster when it comes to keeping a home clean and organized. To keep your home from looking like something that should be condemned, follow these tips for cleaning and organization in a home with small children underfoot. Tip #1: Limit the number of toys. It’s wonderful that we live in a place and a time in history when our children are so abundantly blessed. Never before have … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Stay Calm When Angry with Kids
If you’re angry with your kids, the last thing you want to do is yell at them and heighten the situation. You may be wondering what you can do to stay in control of your emotions. While it’s certainly not easy, it can be done. Here are four ways to keep calm when angry at your kids: Take a deep breath. Count to 10. Walk into another room for a few moments. Do whatever you can to stay calm, maintain your composure, and avoid responding the way you may want to. Let your child know … [Read more...]
Ways To Communicate Better with Your Children
As a parent, it’s so important to communicate effectively with your kids. The problem is that it can feel like you’re speaking two different languages, at times! Putting some extra thought into how you talk to your kids can help solve this problem. Here are some tips on how to communicate better with your children: Give your children your undivided attention. You know how your kids play their video games and stare at their computer, while only half talking to you? Adults can … [Read more...]