Helping Mothers find Joy and Hope in Motherhood
Congrats on your calling working with Heavenly Father’s most pure and precious children! Keep at it and you will learn to love these children. I served in Nursery for almost 3 years (1 was during Covid). There have been so many lessons learned that I thought I would jot down some ideas for those of…
What if I were to tell you how to be more peaceful, positive, kind, empathetic, non-judgemental, and Christlike? What would you be willing to do to be more like that? The craziness of the world is getting louder. We are being corrupted from inside and don’t often recognize it. It is time to take action!…
As long as I can remember, fasting has been an important part of my life. Growing up it was just something we did, but it slowly became a necessity in my life. No matter what decision or challenge comes, fasting has taught me so many lessons over the years and I have seen so many…
Have you been in a home that just feels nice and you really can’t put a finger on it? There are things you can do to increase the overall feeling and good atmosphere in your home. Take a minute to observe your home. What is the overall feeling your home gives off? What do you…
This has been an emotional week for me! We sent our oldest out to live far away from us and to teach people about Christ. It is one of the most difficult things I’ve had to do, but I know she will be a fabulous missionary! She is filled with light and I know she…
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…