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Posts tagged "expectations"
Spiritual Sundays:  Even That Fear Is Love

Spiritual Sundays: Even That Fear Is Love

When author Heather Craw gave birth to preterm twins after a very complicated pregnancy, she realized that the fears and worries she felt during that difficult time were actually a form of love.
From Toilets to Tantrums:  Lessons My Toddlers Taught Me About Patience

From Toilets to Tantrums: Lessons My Toddlers Taught Me About Patience

Going through the toddler years six times with six different children has taught me perspective and patience. Now, instead of thinking, “This is my entire life, and I am failing as a mother!” I remember that kids go through phases. They just do. It is part of their learning, and that learning process may take...
Book Summary: Emotions! Making Sense of Your Feelings

Book Summary: Emotions! Making Sense of Your Feelings

How is your teenager coping with emotions? How are you helping your teenager cope with these emotions? Dr. Mary Lamia takes an in-depth look common emotions that are encountered throughout life and combines research-based information with real life experiences to help parents and their teenagers gain powerful insight into a significant part of who they...
The Other Mothers

The Other Mothers

You see them everywhere you go. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They appear harmless, even friendly. You’ve been exposed to them your entire life but they still have the power to intimidate you. Who are they? The other mothers.
Katrina Berg: We're Learning and Growing Together

Katrina Berg: We’re Learning and Growing Together

Truly, there is not enough time and we lack the energy to do every good thing or enjoy every beauty that the world has to offer. Instead, we've decided to carefully chose and enjoy as much as we can together.
How Any Mom Can Adjust Her Family's Chaotic Schedule

How Any Mom Can Adjust Her Family’s Chaotic Schedule

Have you ever had a deep inner desire to take control of your out-of-control life and make it simpler? I did!
Book Summary: Escaping the Endless Adolescence: How We Can Help our Teenagers Grow Up Before they Grow Old

Book Summary: Escaping the Endless Adolescence: How We Can Help our Teenagers Grow Up Before they Grow Old

What do teenagers really need in order to grow up to be responsible and happy adults? This book offers excellent food for thought.
When Parenting Isn't "By the Books"

When Parenting Isn’t “By the Books”

Before my son was born, I thought that preparation would be the key to parenting...What I hadn't counted on was that parenting throws curve balls and that all the parenting books in the world aren't going to help you figure out your own style as a parent.
Shoot For the Moon

Shoot For the Moon

When our dreams and goals seem just out of reach, sometimes looking at our lives from a different perspective is all we need.
Our Deeper Yes - Radio Episode 9

Our Deeper Yes – Radio Episode 9

Ever feel like you're spread too thin? Join April and Saren (and our community of deliberate mothers) who share their best ideas for discovering and living by that deeper YES.
Baking Bread and the Importance of Patience

Baking Bread and the Importance of Patience

Fresh homemade bread is one of the best things in the world. But, it takes time and patience to achieve a great loaf. Join author Heather Hale as she uses her culinary skills to teach patience to her son, and remind herself of a few important things in the process.
Putting On The Brakes

Putting On The Brakes

Maybe families everywhere could benefit from slowing down and rushing less.