This isn’t going to be one of those posts that share facts about the pandemic that is shaking our world. It’s not about seven ways to socially distance yourself, or five songs to wash your hands to or how to make the most of your time in isolation. Personally, I’ve had enough suggestions from also-scared friends…
There’s power in positivity. Its counterpart, negativity, is equally powerful. When we lean on God’s grace and choose to parent in a positive light, it transforms our kids and our relationship with them. Have you ever been with a group of people, and there was one negative Nelly in the bunch who couldn’t manage to…
Before my feet even hit the ground, my head was spinning. Wrapped in my warm blanket, I felt paralyzed by the thought of tackling another Monday morning! “Noah needs to remember to pack his basketball clothes for after co-op. Sophia needs to make her lunch. What time is Tyler’s class and does Bella have a…
I threw away my scale. For as long as I could remember I weighed myself each morning. Then about fifteen years ago one of my kids asked, “Why do you always weigh yourself?” It’s just something I’ve always done. Lame. So, I can know if I’ve gained weight. Lamer. My mom always did, and I…
My kids will be home any minute. I position myself in the kitchen next to the mail I need to sort, so I can see them as they walk in the door. Today I got a hug and a quick report about a history test from one, a mumbled, “Hi, Mom,” from another, and a…
-Guest post by Lynne Cimorelli, A parent of 11 kids, she is a writer at MomCimorelli.com and mother to the music group, Cimorelli. When we were in the middle of building our family of eleven children, it seemed like my whole life was going to be filled with chaos, dirty dishes, diapers, laundry, and whining.…
“Ruthie, patience is a virtue!” I can still hear my feisty grandma’s high-pitched whistling words reminding me to be patient. It was a phrase she said to me often and to be honest, I miss hearing from her. As the years go by since I last heard my grandma’s voice, it becomes overwhelmingly obvious to me that the impression we…
