Parenting • Grief and loss Passing a treasured scrapbook through generations A surprise gift sends a profound message of love across the span of time - a reminder of how to raise children who kn... Article
Parenting • Alcoholism Q&A: When mom needs wine to relax There are times when all parents feel overwhelmed or discouraged by their relationship with their children and their ... Article
Parenting • Communication Questions to ask your family to deepen relationships As my questions invite my spouse and children to open up and share their hearts, I’m able to care for each with more ... Article
Parenting • Starting a family Pausing a career for motherhood Suggesting that I’m squandering my time and talents by caring for my children is accurate only if my objective is per... Article
Parenting • Trauma When the child you placed for adoption wants to reunite When it's been many years since you saw your child, conflicting emotions about reuniting are perfectly normal. Article
Parenting • Chores / responsibilities Escape from the clutches of clutter In the 14 years since that messiness crisis, I’ve learned a bit about kids and clutter: lower my expectations; teach ... Article
Parenting • Stress Reinventing Christmas: Tips to help moms stress a little less Here are some simple shortcuts that can save you a lot of fuss and bother. Rethinking and simplifying your approach t... Article
Parenting • Well-being The spiritual life of a busy mom: Carving out time with God when there's no time to be had Spending quality time with God may not always "look" the way you imagine it should, but it can happen. Here are some ... Article
Parenting • Jealousy 5 ways to deal with unhealthy mom comparison How can you escape the trap of jealousy that comes with our comparative culture? Here are five tips to help when you ... Article
Parenting • Society and culture The deconstruction of Christianity: Survival tips for parents of adult children Coming to grips with the cultural phenomenon of Moralistic Therapeutic Deism and its impact on today's young adults. Article
Marriage • In-laws Be the mother-in-law of her dreams Before becoming a mother-in-law, I asked for advice from friends who had good, loving relationships with their daught... Article
Parenting • Work-life balance Childcare for a friend: Should you say yes or no? If you’re a stay-at-home mom, you have probably been asked to look after someone else’s kids. How do you support your... Article
Parenting • Self image and identity What moms misunderstand about sons What’s missing from the mom-son relationship? By and large, moms are in the dark about their son’s need for respect. Article
Life Challenges • Work-life balance Breaking free from workaholism Whether we're bona fide volunteeraholics or simply over-functioning moms who have taken on too much, we need to ask o... Article
Faith and Culture • Self image and identity When God calls you to minister in ordinary life For those of us who are living “nondescript” lives, we can make the most of our earthly adventure by our love for God... Article
Parenting • Stress Why moms who struggle with anger need to be brave We need to take a good look at our anger, closely examining feelings we’d much rather deny and hide from. To make rea... Article
Parenting • Boundaries Q&A: When mom-in-law nit-picks your parenting You and your husband need to work together to find ways to set some boundaries with your mother-in-law so you don't c... Article
Life Challenges • Stress What really is self-care? Good self-care goes far beyond taking a walk each day or soaking in the bathtub. Article
Parenting • Faith and parenting Do your children understand Easter? Five mini-lessons for kids Give kids ages 5 to 10 an appreciation for what Jesus accomplished on the cross. Article
Parenting • Faith and parenting Q&A: Your changing relationship with your teen I’ve always been close to my daughter, but our relationship has changed dramatically since she entered the teen years... Article