As we head into a new school year, many of us are trying to decide which extracurricular activities we should sign our children up for. It can be such a challenge to figure out which activities are right for our children! You can visit this website with your children to see is they would like […]
Back to School and Back to Basics
It’s back to school, and back to that crazy schedule. Power of Moms’ author Tasha Bradshaw shares great tips on how she keeps her sanity and finds balance and fulfillment by grounding herself to the basics.
Encore: Craziness and Kindness in Motherhood – Episode 219
As a mom, you’ve likely found yourself in some pretty wild (and often very “yucky”) situations that you never could have imagined before becoming a mother. In this encore episode, join Saren and her friend Janelle for some good laughs as they share some of their craziest motherhood moments as well as sharing some of […]
Six Books that are Shaping the Vision of My Mothering
Ever wonder how to fill your time at home with young children? This article shares six great book recommendations for spending your time in meaningful ways—both with the children and by yourself.
Encore: Why Families Need Nature – Episode 218
Power of Moms Co-Director, Saren, spent a solid month visiting the 12 oldest National Parks in the west last summer (camping the whole way!) we made sure to have the top multi-tools for the outdoors. In this week’s encore episode, Saren talks with April about how this trip came to be and what her family […]
What I Learned from My Own Baby Book
When I open my baby book, I study my mother’s quirky handwriting. Maybe even back then she was thinking that someday I could read it and know the little bits of my history that only she knew.
Built to Last
Are you outlasting the challenges of motherhood? Or is your endurance in need of some work? As mothers, we need to remember that we are built for the long haul—to outlast the hard moments, days, weeks, and years we have before us. We are built to last.
Encore Mini-Podcast: Three Unbelievably Simple Parenting Ideas (that Work!) – Episode 217
This mini-podcast was recorded a few years ago by me (April) and my friend Tricia Baird. Tricia had taken some parenting classes to certify to become a foster parent. Here she briefly shares a few pearls of wisdom, and three of her tips have made a HUGE difference for our community–with literally tens of thousands […]
Sometimes You Can’t Have Both
It is always a challenge to strike a balance between getting things done and spending quality time with your family. Read one mom’s experience with choosing quality time over clean mirrors.
Audiopost: 3 Simple Ways To Connect Better With Your Kids – Episode 216
Do you want to have a deeper connection with your children, but aren’t quite sure how? You’re not alone! In this audio post, we have 3 articles as a perfect guide for parents, that detail easy ways to make the most of the time you have with your family. Show Notes Links to Original Posts: […]
How Bed Bugs Taught Me Compassion
My experience with bed bugs taught me a profound lesson in compassion and humility. We all have our daily battles. Some are more severe than others, yet each one is valid.
When I Realized Technology Was Stealing My Motherhood and How I Got It Back
When I was cut off from technology, I found an inner clarity and peace that I hadn’t thought possible in a hectic home with four young children. As it turned out, it was possible all along. I just had to stop staring at a screen long enough to see it.