Helping Mothers find Joy and Hope in Motherhood
One of the most common things I hear among moms it is that they aren’t good enough or that their “mom skills” are lacking. Yet most of those moms are doing a great job and their kids are thriving. Think about your experience as a mom…have you ever felt inadequate, discouraged, or just plain exhausted?…
What a crazy year 2020 has been! The latest violence and riots have really got me thinking about what we are teaching our children. It is amazing to me how children learn so many traits from their parents and siblings. One of the biggest traits being how we believe, our prejudices, and how we treat…
This has definitely been an interesting month. The Covid-19 virus has shut down everything including family parties, neighborhood Easter egg hunts and all other fun activities. What can you now do with your family while you are spending every second together? My usually super busy friend posted that as she turned her calendar over to…
One of my all time favorite songs is “Where Love Is”. I remember singing this when I was 4 and feeling the truths of it deep in my soul. Last week we were watching this episode of Music and the Spoken Word and they were singing this song with a beautiful video of families. It…
Routines and expectations are a big part of teaching your children. Routines help you have a calm, peaceful feeling in your home. Plus kids respond well to order and structure. I’ve always enjoyed planning and knowing what comes next. Our kids are the same way. We have established several family routines. It is also so…
Today was the first day of school for my 3 kiddos. I think I was more excited than they were! I’ve had a hard time getting anything done this Summer with the kids home and so many fun distractions. I’m looking forward to getting back to our routines. There are so many factors that can…
Ever wonder what the single most important thing you can do to bring peace and happiness into your home? The key is uniting your family in faith in our Savior Jesus Christ. I have found that this is THE most impactful thing to bring our family peace and happiness together. “Happiness in family life is…
Modesty is a fading fashion! Styles are definitely getting tighter, shorter, and more revealing. The first thing you have to decide is what is modesty to you and what’s appropriate dress for your kids. Where is the line that you will draw? My view of dressing modesty is that we should cover up sacred parts…
It seems like Reverence is a thing of the past. So many kids don’t know how to show respect at appropriate times. Could you imagine if your kids felt deep respect every time they went to church? How would that change their worship services? We have tried lots of things. Here are a few we…
Parenting is plagued with lots of difficult decisions. Knowing how to parent with firmness and kindness can be a challenge. Think about how you parent. What type of parent are you? Do you lean towards strict discipline and quick consequences or do you favor kindness and compassion over all else? More often than not, I…