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When Your Child’s Path Looks Bumpy

On the night before he began kindergarten, my youngest son, Joshua, announced he’d “rather go to jail” than go to school. His big brother mumbled something sarcastic about the prison bars in the principal’s office, while his sisters attempted to soothe Joshua’s anxieties by pointing out the perks of being a kindergartener. “Did you know that when you lose a tooth at school you get to bring it home in a tiny treasure box?” my daughter Hannah asked. Joshua grinned and poked his finger in his mouth to check for loose teeth. But when it was time to brush those …

Back to School!

Each year, when summer comes and school lets out, it makes me reflect on my childhood summers. You know…those summers that seemed to last forever? I think about all the wonderful days I experienced growing up. We all had so much fun. Forced to be outsiders, we actually got exercise by running around playing tag, kick ball, or roller skating. We circled the neighborhood subdivision on our bikes until dark and the bugs hit our teeth, or Mom rang the bell to come home. Our parents never worried about us. Because a high level of trust in one’s neighbor existed, …

Tips for Parents of Kindergartners

This week my twin girls start kindergarten. How did they get to be so big? Somehow, in five years my bubbly babies have grown into little girls. While this mama is a little sad, I’m also so excited to parent them through this new stage of life. While we are getting them ready to go back-to-school, I’m trying to be proactive with what to expect this year in both their development and school. I’ve asked a friend who does “Mommy School” with her five year old and our Preschool Minister at church for some tips on parenting kindergartners, and today …

Overnight Oatmeal Casserole (Gluten Free)

Moms around the world, suit up–it’s time. Moms around the world, suit up–it’s time. School starts & we’ve got help! Click To Tweet School is starting. While some of you may be jumping for joy, many of you may be bawling because you, me–we STRUGGLE with routines, baking, and getting every child out the door on time. Either way, I have a sure to please recipe that is not only healthy but a great way to start your day tomorrow. It is a gluten free baked oatmeal recipe. You have the option of putting it all together early in the morning or prepping …

The One Word That Will Revolutionize Your School Year

It’s that time of year again. Every other commercial is advertising back-to-school sales, store aisles are packed with parents holding lists and mumbling to themselves, and kids are trying to figure out a great hiding spot where no one can find them and drag them away from their swimming pools, video games, and late-sleeping, warm beds. It’s school time! I have always loved September, even when I was a kid and that meant my freedom would soon be over. September means the air will be a little more crisp, routine will return (because I am such a …

Rest for Today

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30). Come. Don’t worry about your hair, your clothes, those dishes piled in the sink. Just come. Are your children are fighting you every step of the way? Come. Do you feel like all of your life is a battle? I have given you armor. I am your …

Times Tables and Shoelaces: Living with Weaknesses

“What is…4×12?” the app asked my daughter. 48….I will her to answer correctly. “Absolutely brilliant! All your answers were correct!” And my heart longs to hear those words. “Absolutely brilliant! All your answers were correct! You are the best mom with the best kids in the world.” But, I wonder if I can even teach my kids their multiplication tables much less how to love God with their lives. I mean my seven-year-old still can’t tie his shoes! And, how on God’s lovely green earth do I teach my kids that they are not entitled to data phones or days …

Can Our Children’s Minds Be Protected?

Every parent has to decide for themselves. What will you allow your children to be exposed to? Which books and movies are okay? Which video games are okay? Is social media a good idea? Should they have access to the Internet? So many things are fighting for our children’s attention. With the ever growing range of access to images, thoughts, ideas, and opinions in the world, trying to protect our children’s minds and maintain their innocence is harder than ever before. The truth is we’ve lost this battle. Even before it’s begun. The average parent has no way to keep …

You Are Not Forgotten!

Not long ago, I was up early sitting on my back porch with my hot cup of coffee, my Bible and some praise music. I sat there that morning with great purpose. I needed to hear clearly from my Heavenly Father. I needed to feel His tender but firm embrace. The first song on my praise list began to play … Why should I feel discouraged, Why should the shadows come, Why should my heart be lonely and long for Heav’n and home, When Jesus is my portion? My constant Friend is He; His eye is on the sparrow, and …

Easing Your Kids’ Back-to-School Nerves

We’ve all experienced the first day anxiety of something…You know that YUCKY feeling you get on the first day back to school when your stomach is turned upside down doing somersaults like it’s in the Olympics. As a former school teacher, I have seen that agonizing look of fear on so many faces on the first day of school. You know that YUCKY feeling you get on the first day back to school – 10 ways to ease your child’s nerves Click To Tweet Believe it or not, most teachers go to great extremes to help ease their students’ …

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