There’s no time to waste with Tip #3… The opposite of great is good, and we’ll never hit “best” if we settle for “easy”! When it comes to ensuring that our Christmas season is peaceful, joyful, and (mostly) stress-free, the greatest tool in our arsenal is the ability to say a well-placed NO. The fast-paced…
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For expectant mommies in every age and stage of life!
Dear Mommy-to-be, Congratulations, little mama! You’re in the home stretch, and it’s almost time to hold your newest little nugget in your arms. As you prepare to welcome a new tiny human into this big scary world, may I share just a few thoughts from the Word of God? Thoughts meant to encourage your heart…
Read MoreWhat Happens When Christmas is Blue?
“I know it’s Christmas, but I just feel sad!” What is a parent to do if their child just isn’t joyful this Christmas season? While you’ll find plenty of articles and blogs that deal with adult depression and darkness during the holiday season, there’s an unspoken expectation that children will just automatically be filled…
Read MoreChristmas Isn’t Just for the Kids!!
Christmas is the perfect season to establish new and meaningful traditions! Whether it’s loading everyone in the family car to drive around looking at Christmas lights or reading aloud beloved books that only come out during the holiday season, it’s so fun to develop new holiday routines that will bring joy to the whole…
Read MoreLike it… Love it… Gotta have it?
Are you looking for a way to turn the holidays into a time of spiritual growth, family unity, and wonderful lifelong memories? Start this Christmas season off right by helping your family turn their focus off of self and on to serving others! Christmas is one of those holidays that, if we’re not careful, can…
Read MoreLet’s Party!
Sometimes, we’re much more American, than we are biblical in our parenting! We, Americans, are known for our drive for success. We tackle goals and take great delight when we can check them off on our to-do lists. We strive for more and better; higher heights and exciting new challenges. Which is great…When it comes…
Read MoreOh Those “Foxy” Foxes!
Do you remember the old Disney classic, The Fox and the Hound? It doesn’t matter how many times we watched that movie, (and you know how it goes with kids… for a while we watched it over and over and over!) I still cried at the end. Who could resist the adorable little fox,…
Read MoreSometimes, We Just Shouldn’t Ask!
If you’ve ever heard us teach, you know that Steve and I think asking questions is one of the most important skills we can utilize. Whether it’s in our marriages, our parenting, or with friends and co-workers, asking good questions can diffuse defensiveness and side-step problems before they become major issues. However, there are some…
Read MoreTransparency is Transformational
Once upon a time my children had me on a pedestal… They thought I knew everything, could fix anything, and certainly didn’t struggle with the same frustrations and temptations they faced each day. To them, I had it all together. Honestly, when they were little, that Parenting Pedestal was a nice place to hang out.…
Read MoreWide-Angle Mothering
Are you feeling like a parenting failure? Do your children’s mistakes loom large, while their successes seem miniscule? Does every day seem like a repeat of the previous day’s letdowns, disappointments, or fiascos If I’m honest, I’ve had too many episodes of feeling Just.Like.That. There’s been too many days that failure filled the home screen…
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Megan Scheibner 