Apples, Oranges, Bananas
Do you ever feel like as a mother you fall into the trap of the “compare snare?” It is so easy to look at others and feel like we don’t measure up or ought to be doing something more. How can we identify our unique mothering qualities to make our family better?
9 Tips for Great Dinnertime Conversations (and an eMeals Giveaway)
Are you looking for some great conversation starters for your family meal time? Read the best ideas from our Power of Moms community. (Free download and a giveaway included!)
Distracted, Distant, and Disoriented
My children and I are in a store, but there are a million things to distract my kids from staying close. I keep a close eye and wait patiently to see how long it takes for them to come seeking after me. Much in the same way, the Lord waits for us to seek Him....
Readers’ Favorite Mother’s Day Memories
I have to admit, I was a little surprised by the near complete silence that came in response to my request for favorite Mother’s Day memories. I couldn’t figure out what was going on, so I went to the place we all go to when looking for feedback: Facebook.
Clown or Clouds
Do you ever feel pressure to conform to the choices and decisions of others? This family took a simple art project and learned how good intentions and being different can lead to greater confidence, contentment, and understanding in your family.
Mother At Heart
Motherhood truly knows no bounds. Enjoy this touching story of a special relationship between an adoptive mother and a vivacious young teenager.
10 Tips for New Moms
I always knew I wanted to be a stay at home mom, but when it finally happened, I had a little bit of a hard time with it. In those first few weeks, I no longer could do anything I wanted and I often found myself frustrated. That's what I felt then but now... ...
Three Ways To Live Deliberately
Do you control your way of life, or does your way of life control you? Rachel Denning shares the very unconventional lifestyle her family has chosen and some great insight that works for all deliberate mothers.
Joy or “Just Wait?”
As I wait at Target, a young couple pushes a stroller in the line behind me. I peer at the tiny sleeping newborn, his fingers curled up near his ruddy face. The lady behind the couple asks. “Is this your first?” They nod proudly. ”Just wait…” she snorts, and then follows with a comment...
Making the Most of Mothers Day
Mothers Day is wonderful - and stressful. Check out these simple and meaningful ideas for gifts for your mom, grandma, mother-in-law, friends - and for yourself!
My Plan To Not Be Perfect
Have you ever dropped off your children for school in your pajamas? Many mothers think that being a good mother is a portrayal of perfection. Taunie Reynolds describes how her shortcomings can create moments of teaching and learning.
Mother’s Day: Dread or Delight?
I've realized that Mother’s Day doesn't have to be about me sleeping in and being served breakfast in bed. Mother’s Day can be nothing more than me thinking about each of my children, how much I love them, and what a gift it is to be their mother.
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