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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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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 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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Give Grace Freely: Why Judging Other Moms Diminishes the Power of the Cross

Posted on August 25, 2021August 13, 2021
Jenna Marie Masters

When we extend grace to others, we meet them where they are at and give them–and ourselves–a tiny glimpse of what God is like. Judging them, however, has the opposite…

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4 Powerful Benefits of a Successful Family Meeting (and How To Plan One)

Posted on August 4, 2021July 29, 2021
Cindy Singleton

Regular family meetings are an essential part of keeping everyone in a household on the same page, especially in a big or busy home. Here are four powerful benefits of…

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How To Thrive As a Blended Family: 2 Things I Wish I’d Done Differently

Posted on August 2, 2021July 28, 2021
Elizabeth Oschwald

Merging two households into one blended family is never an easy task. It requires patience, commitment, respect, and a whole load of grace for every member of the family to…

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Parenting a Toddler: 2 Keys to Success for Overwhelmed Moms

Posted on July 19, 2021July 19, 2021
Laura Fox

Parenting a toddler can be one of the most confusing and trying jobs, what with the power struggles and the toddler tantrums. But it’s also an incredibly important stage of…

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How to Stop Buying Clothes: Tips From a Former Over-Shopper

Posted on July 9, 2021June 25, 2021
Peyton Roberts

Even if the pursuit of a minimalist lifestyle holds no interest for you, there’s something to be said for pausing to reevaluate our approach to clothing. The slow fashion movement…

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Teaching Leadership Skills to Your Son Matters: Start With These 3 Lessons

Posted on June 21, 2021June 20, 2021
Michele Morin

It’s never too early to start teaching leadership skills to your children. Our sons need both of their parents to demonstrate godly leadership and encourage them to rise to the…

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

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

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

Give Grace Freely: Why Judging Other Moms Diminishes the Power of the Cross

4 Powerful Benefits of a Successful Family Meeting (and How To Plan One)

How To Thrive As a Blended Family: 2 Things I Wish I’d Done Differently

Parenting a Toddler: 2 Keys to Success for Overwhelmed Moms

How to Stop Buying Clothes: Tips From a Former Over-Shopper

Teaching Leadership Skills to Your Son Matters: Start With These 3 Lessons