When I first started having kids, I thought I knew a lot more than I really did about training them. Because I was a babysitter in my teenage years, I figured that I “had this thing down.” Nothing could have been further from the truth! In fact, I think I struggled more because I thought […]
Understand Your Child’s Nature (and Preserve Your Sanity)
I remember my high school calculus days like they just happened last year. I was in a class with some of the smartest kids in the whole school. Most of them were ranked in the top 5% of our almost 600-student graduating class. And I mean these kids got it. Like they would always seem to […]
Winning the Battle of the Mind (for Moms)
I decided to write this post because I’ve simply had enough. I’ve had enough of hearing how the enemy is influencing moms to ruin their lives and the lives of their children. Just yesterday I read part of a story about how a mom shot and killed her own toddler. And do you know why […]
How I’m Conquering Screen Time in Our Home
If you’ve ever felt like the world around you is working against your best efforts to raise kids who aren’t addicted to screens, I totally sympathize. I personally know many mamas out there who feel this way and don’t know exactly what to do about it. We don’t want our kids to be the kinds […]
My Favorite Resources/Products for Postpartum Recovery & Breastfeeding
If you’re a pregnant mama, I’m sure you want a smooth postpartum recovery and breastfeeding experience. I can’t think of a mama who doesn’t! Having had four kids, I’ve been able to test out different products and pick my favorites. Here are my top picks for postpartum recovery and breastfeeding that I’ve personally used and […]