Sometimes it feels like the mayhem of motherhood will never end . . . but if we take a second to think about it, we’ll realize that we’re surrounded by opportunities to savor “the last time.”
Mercy in the Moment
As a mother, it is easy for me to expect my kids to own their behavior and find the willpower to change it. Many times that should certainly be the case. But it is also important for me to remember that often their bad behavior has a cause, or multiple causes, and I very well could have a hand in the conditions they are experiencing, along with the resulting behavior.
What NOT To Do this Holiday Season
Allyson offers great ideas to help you avoid over-scheduling, overeating, and overspending this holiday season.
Rachel Nielson: A Mother, A Writer
I love to write, and I have made that passion central to my experience as a mother. My writing is not only for my children; it is also for me. My #1 coping strategy during the challenges of life is writing.
Making the Most of Now
“The pictures fade, the plaster cracks, the baby clothes I have carefully washed and folded away are all now yellowed, in spite of my best efforts. Even the memories fade a bit with the passage of time. But what remains are the all-important relationships we have forged.”
My Precious (Screaming) Toddler
“What is precious? That which is rare and lovely and sought after. I do not see these frequent blow-ups as anything close to rare. Nor is a meltdown even half-ways lovely…But precious can also mean fleeting. And this is true. These moments of childhood, these rites of passage, are momentary. They are fleeting, and in and of themselves, they are strangely precious in their own little ways.”
Book Summary: Advent with the Word
If you’re looking for ways to make your Christmas more Christ-centered, Aubrey Degn recommends Kirsten Holmberg’s Advent with the Word as a wonderful way to spiritually prepare ourselves for the holidays.
Ten Ways to Enjoy the Holidays on a Budget
The holiday season is in full gear and it’s almost comical the way we are being enticed to dig ourselves a little deeper into personal debt. With the way the economy is right now, here are some helpful tips on how we can enjoy the holidays on a budget.
When There’s a Fork in the Road, Eat Croissants
During a trip to Paris with her daughter, author Kim Hall learned that sometimes unexpected “forks in the road” lead us to croissants.
Book Summary: Deliberate Motherhood
The Power of Moms recently published our first book! Mary Jenkins was kind enough to send in this informative (and glowing!) review. Thanks, Mary!
Spiritual Sundays: Compassion Capers
Are your kids a little too focused on their wish lists this holiday season? There is nothing better to bring the holiday spirit than a little extra giving. “Compassion Capers” is the perfect, inexpensive idea for bringing that special feeling to your house this year.
Picture Story: Take a Deep Breath and Remember
Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed today? Are you feeling a little grumpy with your children? See how this mom turned around a case of the morning blues and had everyone laughing in the end.
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