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The mother-daughter relationship is a complicated one. Whether you have an adult daughter or are still raising teenagers, you’ve likely experienced times when you wondered why daughters are mean to…

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Let Go and Let God

Posted on September 20, 2021September 12, 2021
Cathy McIntosh

The idea that we should ‘Let go and let God’ has gained popularity in recent years, but what does it really mean? Do we have to give up on our…

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5 Inexpensive Fall Decor Ideas To Bring Autumn Into Your Home

Posted on September 17, 2021September 3, 2021
Vanessa Hunt

Does seasonal decorating get you excited or stress you out? Freshening up your decor to match the season need not be an overwhelming task. If bringing a touch of autumn…

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Riding the Waves of Raising Boys: How to Stop Being Controlling as a Mom

Posted on September 15, 2021September 21, 2021
Marnie Hammar

Do you find yourself exhibiting controlling behavior when it comes to your sons? As moms, it’s ingrained in us to want the best for our kids, to protect them from…

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How To Start Simplifying Your Life Instead of Living Out of Overwhelm

Posted on September 13, 2021September 3, 2021
Sarah K. Butterfield

When faced with overwhelm, our first temptation may be to turn toward an outward manifestation of simple living: decluttering our homes and schedules. And while these things are good, they…

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How to Save Time and Money with Reverse Meal Planning

Posted on September 10, 2021August 27, 2021
Hope Ware

How often do you stand in front of your fridge or pantry and wonder what you’re going to make for dinner? Even when we have a decent supply of staples…

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How To Regulate Emotions in Your Home by Being an Emotional Thermostat

Posted on September 8, 2021September 21, 2021
Simone Griffin

As moms, we play an important role in setting the emotional tone in our households. We can be like emotional thermometers, reflecting the current level of emotional heat, or we…

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Fearfully and Wonderfully Made: Celebrating the Children God Gave Us

Posted on September 6, 2021September 10, 2021
Vicki Bentley

When our kids’ behaviors challenge us, it’s tempting to wonder why they’re not like ‘other kids.’ But in doing so, we miss out on who they really are: unique individuals,…

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Enneagram Parenting: Healthy Habits To Develop Based on Your Personality Type

Posted on September 3, 2021August 20, 2021
Jill McCormick

There’s something so liberating about taking a personality test and getting your results, a certain satisfaction in knowing that you have a ‘type.’ In knowing that all your eccentricities don’t…

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Homeschooling for Beginners: 5 Tips for a Successful First Year

Posted on September 1, 2021August 20, 2021
Sophie Agbonkhese

Are you new to homeschooling this fall? Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone! Being a homeschool mom takes a huge leap of faith, mountains of perseverance, and more than a few…

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6 Stellar Reasons to Burn the ‘Busy’ Badge, Slow Down, and Enjoy Life

Posted on August 30, 2021August 20, 2021
Laura Fleetwood

For most of us, being busy feels like the norm, but is it really supposed to be that way? Were we designed to move through life at such a breakneck…

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How To Reconnect With Friends When You’ve Spent a Year in Lockdown

Posted on August 27, 2021August 13, 2021
Maria Dyck

Have you spent the past year and a half thinking about getting together with your friends? Opening up your door to visitors? Dreading the impending expectation of proper hospitality? Lockdown…

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The Joyful Life News

Sugar and Spice, but Not Very Nice: Why Daughters Are Mean to Their Mothers

Let Go and Let God

5 Inexpensive Fall Decor Ideas To Bring Autumn Into Your Home

Riding the Waves of Raising Boys: How to Stop Being Controlling as a Mom

How To Start Simplifying Your Life Instead of Living Out of Overwhelm

How to Save Time and Money with Reverse Meal Planning

How To Regulate Emotions in Your Home by Being an Emotional Thermostat

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made: Celebrating the Children God Gave Us

Enneagram Parenting: Healthy Habits To Develop Based on Your Personality Type

Homeschooling for Beginners: 5 Tips for a Successful First Year

6 Stellar Reasons to Burn the ‘Busy’ Badge, Slow Down, and Enjoy Life

How To Reconnect With Friends When You’ve Spent a Year in Lockdown