Learning to Love “inherited” Grandchildren
Most grandchildren come into our families the old-fashioned way—they are born into our families. But what if a grandchild has entered the family circle...
The Challenge of Taking In the Grandchildren
“We hadn’t planned on starting over at this age.” That was the comment made by some grandparent friends of ours who had recently taken...
Teaching Kids to Love the Bible
I am raising two young men, and that means I am forever shoulder-deep in dirty laundry, empty milk cartons, and discussions of bodily functions....
Weston's First Day of Preschool
WESTON'S FIRST DAY OF PRESCHOOL
This morning I dropped Weston off for his first day of preschool.
Let me tell you what may have just happened...
Weston’s First Day of Preschool
This morning I dropped Weston off for his first day of preschool.
Let me tell you what may have just happened to every school-aged mom...
Why We Need to Let Go of Holiday Traditions
Several years ago, we didn’t spend Thanksgiving with a single one of our five adult children. Did it feel odd? Yes. Was it the...
A Parenting Road Map for Social Media
This is a guest blog post by Wendy and Jeff Henderson. Jeff is a leading voice on how to create and grow momentum for...
Happy Martyr’s Day!
Take a moment with me to think back on the baby showers you’ve been to. It seems like inevitably, when seasoned moms get together,...