Sometimes it feels like we’re just running in circles, but when we stop and look at our lives clearly, we can see that this business of motherhood is more than it appears to be.
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Piece of the Puzzle
Have you ever tried to complete a puzzle and gotten stuck with a difficult portion? Children are a lot like puzzles! Trying to work on one takes time, patience and diligence. Join author Wendy Jessen as she shares a bit of her own personal parenting puzzle. She discusses how finding missing pieces of the puzzle can make all the difference.
The Greatest Love of All?
I was a teenager when Whitney Houston’s “Greatest Love of All” catapulted to the top of the charts. And while I belted it out with the best of them, the message of the song always kind of rubbed me the wrong way. The greatest love of all is to love myself? Really? As a person […]
Introduction to the Power of Love
Mother love, “I Love You” rituals, Valentine’s Day ideas, we’ve got plenty of new thoughts, ideas and reminders for you this month as we explore the power of love together. Check out some introductory ideas here.
Look Again
Everything in life has the potential to be beautiful. Some things just need a second glance, a chance to prove to us that the view might not be what we expected: It might be even better.
Power of Moms Picks: His Name Is Mike
As a mother of a child with “extras” Sarah is used to answering questions and teaching others about children with special needs. But one day, Sarah found herself learning a lesson. An excerpt from Sarah Hull’s blog, Having a “Hull” lot of fun.
Kindness Inspires Kindness – Episode 47
For Amy’s 40th birthday, she and a wonderful group of friends (who called themselves “The Giving Crew”) decided to do 40 acts of kindness in their community. This inspiring podcast will show you how they did it–and how you could make this a new tradition in your own family.
Children Learn what They Live
I bet every single person reading this can think of one or many times when someone acknowledged, complimented, or praised you for a certain behavior or characteristic. That moment felt good, right? Wouldn’t it be nice to be that person for your own children?
Putting Down the Whistle: Four Ways to Help Your Children Get Along
Summertime generally means more family time. But does it also mean more sibling squabbling? If you feel like you’re spending your summer playing referee, Amanda Hamilton Roos has some new roles for you to play to end (or at least minimize!) the fighting.
Getting Excited About Goals- Episode 37
Sometimes I (April) struggle to help my children set and achieve goals. I want them to be excited about life, and I want them to progress within their areas of interest, but the whole process can feel a bit overwhelming. So I teamed up with DeAnne Flynn, an inspiring mother of seven children (ages 8-22), […]
Making Family Dinner Work
One of the very worst times in my home is “The Golden Hour.” This is the time right before my husband gets home from work. No matter how well things have gone during the day, it all falls apart in this blessed hour. I finally discovered how to make the change.
Spiritual Sundays: Lessons I Have Learned
I didn’t realize how much I would grow as a mother, but as I reflect on my life now, I see that many of the lessons I have needed have been learned from my children.
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