Your brain bounces between your day at work, what time you need to get each kid to practice, your teen’s missing school assignments, that you haven’t called your mom lately, the load of the laundry to be switched, “What’s for dinner?” and “Why are 3 of my brain-tabs frozen?”
You are raising tweens and teens – the unique parenting phase where everything gets easier…and harder.
We’re finally believing all those “they grow so fast” comments. This is your last hurray with kids in your home and you want to love it.
You’re taking a second look at your career, your hobbies, how to share your gifts and talents.
Parenting grows your faith and then makes you wonder where your faith is.
You long for friendships and deep relationships, but you’re just so busy.
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Mommas, I have so many wishes for us all.
To be happy. To grow in big faith through ordinary moments. To know how awesome we are. To know what a great job we’re doing in raising our beloved kids. Mainly, to…
Be empowered moms.
Raise empowered kids.
These article series were written just for you.
My two oldest sons are in high school now, and I’m still in a coma because of it. Even though I’ve taught high school for over two decades, I’m confused as to how I’m actually old enough to be a parent of a high schooler.
Teaching high schoolers has always been a passion of mine, but now parenting them is as well. I could research, write, and talk about this topic until eternity. I hope you are encouraged by some of my articles.
TEACHING GRIT
The Pandemic is Shaping Kids in These 6 Powerful Ways
ENCOURAGEMENT FOR TEENS
A Simple and Effective Way to Encourage Your Teen
You Can’t Fix Your Struggling Teens’ Problems, But You Can Do This One Powerful Thing
COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR TWEEN/TEEN
How to Get Your Teen/Teen to Their “Aha Moment”
How to Get Your Tween/Teenage Son to Open Up to You
400+ Conversation Starters for Families of Teens
PARENTING
Parenting is Hard: This One Thought Can Help You Better Thrive
To the Mom of a High School Freshman
Raising Tweens and Teens – THIS is what it looks like…
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITY
Dear Kids – Know the Difference Between “Chores” and “Maintenance”
Your Teen’s Maddening Behavior is Age-Appropriate and Here’s Hope
HEARTWARMING STORIES IN RAISING OLDER KIDS
I Will Miss These Years of Raising Tweens and Teens
7 Reasons Why Raising Tweens & Teens is the Best
To the Mom Who Mourns That Kids Grow Too Fast
Moms of Big Kids, Did You See Your Sacred Moments Today?
Raising Tweens and Teens: This is What it Looks Like
ACTIVITIES
Moms, It’s Okay to Feel Disappointed When Your Kids Quit Sports
TEACHING KINDNESS
Dear Teens, Being Responsible is a Great Kindness
7 Things About Kindness Teens Need to Know
Kindness at Home is Everything: Let’s be a Family That’s Kind to Each Other
WHEN TO PUSH AND WHEN TO PULL BACK
Parents, When You Don’t Know, Go With Your Gut
HELPING YOUR STRUGGLING TEEN
You Can’t Fix Your Struggling Teens’ Problems, But You Can Do This One Powerful Thing
When Your Teen Suffers a Loss, Here’s One Important Thing to Do
SHOPPING
45+ Inexpensive Fillers for Teenagers and Big Kids
Gift ideas for Moms of Tweens and Teens (Great for Mother’s Day!)
Gift Ideas for Teenage Boys
GIft Ideas for Teenage Girls
Book Ideas for High School Teenagers
Book Ideas for Middle School Tweens
KEEPSAKES
School Memory Book Printable: a Simple, Beautiful Keepsake Parents will Cherish
God reveals himself every day to us through motherhood. Do we see the burning bush in front of us?
GROWING YOUR FAITH
Growing Your Faith: Imperfect Faith is STILL Faith
Momma, is God in More Control of Your Life Than You Think?
God is Using You Even When You Don’t See It
FINDING EVERYDAY JOY
Mommas, Increase Your Happiness in the Chaos
Tired Parents, You are Beautifully Exhausted
Kids, Do You Want To Watch God Paint the Sky?
A Miracle Happens Every Day: Do You See It?
In 5 Minutes I Was Reminded of the Joy of Being a Mother
Live a Happy Life: Look for Your Joy Today
Worried about Becoming Older? Your best years are ahead of you!
HEARING GOD SPEAK THROUGH MOTHERHOOD
This is How I Hear God Speak Through Motherhood
A Mom’s 1st Day of School Wishes
Every Day, In Small Moments – God is Calling You
Moms of Big Kids, Did You See Your Sacred Moment Today?
Perfectionist Mom, Do You See Yourself as God Does?
The other day, I saw of picture of when my kids were little (like when I wrote this post), and I thought I so deeply want to go back to this season of life. I miss it.
But just as quickly as that thought came, another thought followed Someday, I will see pictures of my current parenting phase (raising tweens and teens) and wish to come back to today.
So, I want to do my best to enjoy this season of life. These ideas on how to connect with and entertain tweens and teens can help…
ENTERTAINING TWEENS & TEENS SERIES
INSPIRATION
How a Messy House is Good for Your Kids
IDEAS
85+ Kids Activities That Promote Creativity
READING
146+ Best Chapter Books for Tweens that will Also Build Character
Compelling Books That High Schoolers Will Want to Read
EXERCISE
Home Exercises for Your Teens & the Whole Family (Feel Healthy & Happy)
HOLIDAYS
30+ Ways to Connect With Your Family Over the Holiday Season
Mommas, sometimes we just gotta laugh. Omstars – it just will never go all in the perfect direction, so we lay down some of that coveted control and laugh. I don’t know about you, but after a good laugh, my head feels clearer.
Can you relate to some of these stories?
Funny Mom Story: Disastrous Day Turned Parenting Win (Part 1)
Funny Parenting Stories: Raising Tweens and Tweens is the Best (Part 2)
Funny Stories about Parenting: Laugh Your Way Through Raising Tweens & Teens (Part 3)
Parenting Humor: When You Just Gotta Laugh (Part 4)
Prayer. I’ve had a tricky relationship with prayer over the years. I’ve bounced between ‘what’s the point?’ and ‘Lord, God, THANK YOU so much for the powerful gift of prayer.’
Here’s what life experience and the study of God’s word have taught me about prayer:
God hears our prayers.
God sometimes answers prayers.
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God shapes us and changes our perspective in uplifting ways through prayer.
God nourishes us through prayer.
God speaks to our hearts with quiet “knowings” deep inside of us through prayer.
God builds his relationship with us through prayer.
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Prayer is powerful in ways that we fully don’t understand.
Science proves that prayer is a healthy, life-giving practice with both physical and mental benefits.
Be encouraged by these prayers…
A Praying Mother is a Strong Mother
A Mom’s Prayer: Transform Your Anxious Thoughts Through Prayer
A Mother’s Prayer for Strength and Faith and Courage
A Prayer to Conquer Your Mountain
We all want to feel connected to our family. I know, I do.
One of my favorite things to do with my family is to create family time. Yes, life gets busy, and no I don’t do this all perfectly (who actually does!?!), but it sure is fun to try.
I hope you enjoy these family connection articles and ideas too…
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Know Your Child: One Way to Learn How Your Kid Feels Loved
400+ Great Conversation Starters for Families of Teens
7 Powerful Reasons to Pray as a Family
INSPIRATIONAL STORIES
One Easy Way to Get to Know Your Kid
Parenting Tweens: Annoying Ways Tweens Show Their Parents They Love Them
7 Reasons Why Raising Tweens & Teens is the Best
My Big Kids, No Matter How Fast Your Grow, I’ll Always Be Your Mom
Moms of Big Kids, Get Lost in Motherhood if You Want
CELEBRATING HOLIDAYS
Celebrating Real Love This Valentine’s Day With My Family
30+ Ways to Connect With Your Family Over the Holiday Season
Taking care of yourself in this role of motherhood is important.
I recently listened to a podcast by the author of my favorite book on creativity (affiliate link), Liz Gilbert, where she talked about how she feels like she has been given the divine responsibility of being in charge of “Liz,” so needs to do what’s best for “Liz.”
Okay, I hope I don’t mess up the interpretation of what she said too much, but let me tell you how it went into my heart…
God gives us the sacred responsibility of taking care of ourselves. So, I need to see myself in the 3rd person. I need to step outside of myself in and say, “Cheryl doesn’t need to be doing that. She’s done enough..she needs sleep, or to say “no,” or to sit and pet her beloved dog.
For this go-go-go, do-all-the-things girl, that way of explaining our self-obligation was powerful. Self-care is vital. We better serve our families and communities when we are in a good place. So, be encouraged by the full series on self-care and other inspiration for moms.
INSPIRATION TO REFUEL MOMS
7 Christian Meditations for Busy Moms Just Like You
Best Podcasts Every Mom Needs to Hear
5 Best Relaxing Songs to Make Your Day Better
60+ Encouraging and Inspirational Best Books for Mothers
Need Hope? Look for it – Hope will Always Come Back to You
Momma, Go for Your Dreams! Let Faith Overcome Your Fear
SELF-CARE IN THE CHAOS
8 Reasons Why “Me Time” for Moms is Good FOR YOUR KIDS
The Power of Finding Peace and Joy In the Choas of Momlife
Moms Need a Break and Good Things Can Come of It
Good Parenting Skills: The Single Best Thing Parents Can Do
SHOPPING
Mom Who Works so Hard, You Need a Fun Shirt
45+ Inexpensive Fillers for Teenagers and Big Kids
Gift ideas for Moms of Tweens and Teens (Great for Mother’s Day!)
Gift Ideas for Teenage Boys
Gift Ideas for Teenage Girls
Book Ideas for High School Teenagers
Book Ideas for Middle School Tweens
PERFECTIONISM
Moms Have a Weird Relationship with Perfect
IT’S HARD TO WATCH OUR KIDS GROW SO FAST
We Need the Pain From Watching Our Kids Grow so Fast
Goodbye, Elementary School: Honoring the Past and Moving Forward with Joy
Moms of Big Kids, Get Lost in Motherhood if You Want To
To the Mom Who Mourns that Kids Grow Too Fast
DISAPPOINTMENTS
Moms, It’s Okay to Feel Disappointed When Your Kids Quit Sports
Parenting Tweens and Teens Will Rip Your Heart Out
As a high school teacher for over two decades, I love, love, love watching kids learn. It’s okay if there are struggles in their educational journey. Not just okay – normal, even. We just keep stressing the importance of education and giving them the tools for success. And then we encourage our kids and love them well.
I hope you enjoy these articles.
ENCOURAGEMENT FOR PARENTS
Parents, Help Your Kids Thrive in School By Asking These 4 Questions
Why I’m Not Freaking Out that My Struggling Reader Has Low Reading Scores
A Mom’s 1st Day of School Wishes
Moms, You’ll Better Enjoy the End of the School Year Remembering THIS
My Teen Was Struggling In School (With Distance/Hybrid Learning), So This Is What I Did
Teen, These Big Reasons are Why You’ll Like Trying Hard in School
GETTING ORGANIZED
Kid’s Morning Routine Checklist: Get Your Kids Out the Door Happy and On-Time
A Simple Way to Motivate Teens to Be More Responsible
BOOKLISTS
146+ Best Chapter Books for Tweens that Will Also Build Character
Compelling Books that High Schoolers Will Want to Read
ACTIVITIES
Thank you, Band Teachers, You’re Getting it Right
Do you really understand how important, how vital, how life-giving your role as a mom is?
Maybe you feel like you just poured the bowl of cereal this morning, but that’s not all you did. You nourished your kid. And through simple daily interactions, you teach responsibility, leadership, love, grace, faith, courage, and kindness. Your child will go out into life and share his or her gifts. Then pass everything you taught down to their kids. And next, their grandkids – your impact keeps rolling.
I’m getting chill bumps. Your ordinary work is extraordinary.
Let me continue to convince you through the full series on the importance of motherhood:
Why Moms are Important: This is the Impact You Make
Momma, How You Inspire Other Moms in Every Day in Amazing Ways
3 Realizations that Will Help You Enjoy Motherhood More
Don’t get lost in motherhood? Or do? Unpacking mixed messages.
Parenting is one of my biggest joys. I’ve always wanted to be a mom. From a young age, I prayed to have a family, and sometimes I pinch myself that my dream came true.
However, because this phase of life means so much to me, I can put too much pressure on myself to make the most of every moment, handle every situation flawlessly, and be the best mom ever. The truth is, I won’t do it all well and it’s not supposed to be that way.
One of God’s goals for me is to lean on him – to turn to him, trust in him, and seek his guidance in this motherhood experience. The dips and turns and mess in mom-life help me do that.
What a gift the imperfect can be. I do my best to try and articulate this idea in my imperfectly thrive in motherhood series. I hope you enjoy reading as much as I enjoyed writing.
Perfect Mom Life: Moms Have a Weird Relationship with Perfect
Do You Need to Simplify Parenting? Collect Moments, Instead
Being a Parent is Hard for This One Reason: Here’s What Helps
Healthy Helicopter Parenting: A Story to Life You Up
Why Mom Mistakes Can Be Good
Parenting Regrets: 3 Truths About “I Wish I’d Parented Better.”
I went to college to get my high school teaching degree. I planned to work for a few years, then stay home with babies. My mind was made up.
Except, I didn’t factor in one thing…
I loved my career.
Furthermore, at my workplace, there were so many working moms that daily showed me how to be great at both your job and motherhood. So, after taking six years off to be home with my kids and fulfill that dream, I chose to go back to work.
I love being a working mom and I want to imperfectly thrive in it – I know you to thrive too. Be encouraged through this series on being a working mom.
To the Mom Going Back to Work After Being a Stay-at-Home Mom
7 Ways to Thrive as a Working Mom (Let go of the guilt!)
Be a More Organized Mom: How to Care of Your Heart and Your HomeFree Working Mom Planner – Keep Track of ALL THE THINGS in style
Continue to build your confidence to share your words by reading the whole “Confidence to be You” series.
CONFIDENCE TO BE YOU SERIES
4 Things You Need to Be a Strong, Joy-Filled Mother
How to Silence Negative Automatic Thoughts
Be a More Confident Mom By Exposing These 5 Lies
Momma Knows Best: A Quick Story to Help You Know This
What is Your Story: How Sharing Your Story Gives Life
Momma, Should You Write? (Or Start a Blog?)
When we become moms a light switch is flipped on. In juggling work, family, and household – we grow bolder; we learn to speak up. And somewhere in it all, we find our inner Mama Bear. We grow our determination, knowledge, love, patience, endurance, perspective, wisdom, and problem-solving ability – we strengthen our grit. It’s not always easy, though. Growing our grit through motherhood is most definitely a process… Read on…
GROW YOUR COURAGE
Parenting Persuades You to be a More Courageous Mom Every Day
A Mom’s Quick Prayer for Perseverance that Will Lift You Up
FIND PEACE IN THE CHAOS
One Line to Get You Through the Stressed Mom Days
HEAL YOUR HURT
I’m So Hurt: What Healing Sometimes Looks Like
When Life Knocks You Down & You’re Tired of Your Struggle
Miscarriage Grief: 5 Reasons Why a Miscarriage is so Emotionally Painful
EMBRACE CHANGE
Find Hope Now in the Story of a Mom Who Didn’t Want Change
DISAPPOINTMENTS
Moms, It’s Okay to Feel Disappointed When Your Kids Quit Sports
Parenting Tweens and Teens Will Rip Your Heart Out
I was always the girl who moved. After I just unpacked my things into a new home and made it my own, found a church and started making a connection with my faith-family, met the neighbors and began to enjoy living by new people, formed my friend group at school together and started to grow close to them – just when I would grow roots, my dad would get his orders.
As the daughter of an Air Force rescue helicopter pilot, I grew up moving every few years. (And sometimes few months, as we’d be in transition waiting for my dad to finish training or for a house to open up on base for us to live.) Moments were hard, but also, the life of a military kid was a great gift.
I learned so much, especially about the importance of community. I became a joiner.
Moms, there will be seasons for all of us when friendships feel hard, but still – we fight for community. We continue to work on building our friend group around us through church, our neighbors, the moms we meet through our kids, and more. Because we need good people in our lives and people need us!
Be encouraged by reading more articles on building your community:
BUILD YOUR COMMUNITY SERIES
The Power of Encouragement: Moms Need It More Than You Know
In Raising Older Kids: This Is Why You Need The Grandparents EVEN MORE
Why can’t I get along with this person, I’m good with people. People are my thing. Why has this year been filled with not this difficult relationship, but hard relationships with an “s?”
I had a year when relationships with three people I cared about unraveled. I had just come out of healing from a miscarriage and being cut from a job I loved (student numbers were down and they cut the lowest-tenured teacher). And just when I thought I’d put my life back together and found my way, here I was struggling with not situations, but people.
What a season.
It caused me to explore situations and relationships and figure out how to find peace, healing, and forgiveness in tough times.
THRIVE IN DIFFICULT RELATIONSHIPS & SITUATIONS SERIES
I’m in a Funk: A Powerful Mindset to Overcome Your Challenge
Parenting is Hard: This One Thought Can Help You Better Thrive
How to Deal with Difficult People
Moms, How to Prepare for a Fight
HEAL YOUR HURT SERIES
I’m So Hurt: What Healing Sometimes Looks Like
When Life Knocks You Down & You’re Tired of Your Struggle
Miscarriage Grief: 5 Reasons Why a Miscarriage is so Emotionally Painful
DISAPPOINTMENTS
Moms, It’s Okay to Feel Disappointed When Your Kids Quit Sports
Parenting Tweens and Teens Will Rip Your Heart Out
HELPING YOUR STRUGGLING TEEN
You Can’t Fix Your Struggling Teens’ Problems, But You Can Do This One Powerful Thing
There is just something about raising all boys. Yes, you get “The Comments.”
“Are you going to try for your girl?” (That question was recently asked of me while my three teen/teenage boys towered next to me. *No, I think we’re calling it done. But you made my day by implying that I’m young enough to still have babies.*) Or, “Wow – you must be tired.” (*That was sure negative to say. Still…let’s be clear – I am.*)
But, there’s something so crazy-special about being surrounded by men who love their momma. These boys are my entire world; and even though this website is for moms raising tweens and teens (stemming from my love of teaching high school), I find I can’t help by sometimes write about raising only sons.
CONNECTING WITH YOUR SON
How to Get Your Quiet Tween/Teenage Son to Open Up to You
Teenage Dating: Simple Advice to Tell Our Sons About Girls
My Sons Don’t Listen: Actually, They are Taking In What We Teach
PHOTOGRAPHY
Easy Mom-Son Photo Ideas You Will Love
PARENTING SONS
To the Mother of All Boys
Over the years, as my kids have grown and their seasons have changed, I find myself going back to this one prayer, “Dear Jesus, please let my kids desire to have a relationship with you and follow you.” If as they journey through life, they consistently go back to their Creator for comfort and guidance, it’s all going to be okay.
So, as a mom, I strive to (in my imperfect way), teach my boys faith.
HOLIDAYS
10 Easy Ways to Teach Your Kids The True Meaning of Christmas
A Busy Mom’s Christmas Prayer
TEACHING FAITH
Free eBook: Devotions for Kids and Families
5 Fantastic Devotionals that Help Create Forever Family Connections
7 Powerful Reasons to Pray as a Family
TEACHING GRATITUDE
A Free Gratitude Journal Your Teen Will Love (Raise Grateful Kids)
The Science Behind Why a Gratitude Journal Works (Raise Happy, Faith-Filled Tweens and Teens)
Be an Empowered Mom
Love Your Personal Growth
Motherhood is a great teacher and confidence builder. It stretches us in the coolest of ways. Be encouraged by these articles.
Confidence to Be You:
Momma, Should You Write? (Or Start a Blog?)
Why Crazy-Mama-Knows-Best Moments Work
Why Your Words and Your Story are so Important
5 Lies Moms Believe: Build Your Confidence
How to Silence the Mean Voice in Your Head
Thrive as a Working Mom:
To the Mom Who’s Going Back to Work
7 Ways to Get the Most Out of Working Mom Life
Moms Keep Track of ALL THE THINGS In Style (Free Weekly Planner)
If I can Spend 14 Hours Racing Through Mom Life, I can Spend 5 Minutes for This BIG JOY
How to Find Time in Busy Mom Life to Do What You Love (WIthout feeling guilty about it!)
Love that Your Kids are Growing Fast (Even Though is Breaks Your Heart):
My Kids Grow Too Fast (Sniff), The Powerful Thing to Remember…
To Moms of Babies – Your babies will grow, but don’t be sad…
A Mom’s Amazing Impact:
How You Unknowingly Made a Huge Impact Today, Momma
Momma, You are Inspirational – My Guest Post on Moms Magazine
Rediscover Your Everyday Miracle
Momma, Why You Should “Wear” Today Differently
Moms, Do you Really See How Impactful Your Ordinary Is?
Inspiration for Moms:
Some of My Best Parenting Happens at Target & Starbucks
Best Podcasts Every Mom Needs to be Inspired By
How Growing Older Can Be Exciting
A Mom in Full Control (50% of the Time)
60+ Encouraging and Inspirational Best Books for Moms
Grow Your Faith
Motherhood is an amazing opportunity to grow our faith. Read on…
Seeing God in Motherhood:
How to Hear God’s Voice Through Motherhood
The Best Part of the First Day of School
See The Everyday Moments That Help You Refuel
How to Grow Your Faith
Your Unique Sacred Gesture – Did You See It Today?
Seeing God in Crazy Mom Life
Momma, Is God in More Control of Your Life Than You Think?
Growing Your Faith During the Holiday Seasons:
How to Find The BEST JOY in Your Christmas Season
How Holiday Busts Also Tell the Christmas Message
Skip the Roses and Instead See Your Greatest True Love on Valentine’s Day
Notice Your Unique Sacred Gesture this Holiday Season
Momma’s Prayer:
A Morning Prayer to Strengthen Mommas
A Mom’s Prayer for Courage
Transform Your Day Through the Power of Prayer
Quiet Moments of Faith:
Free eBook: Meditations for Moms
5 Songs to Make Your Day Better
Imperfect Faith is Still Faith
Hope Will Always Find You
Overcoming Worry & Anxiety:
Why Moms Worry and How to Let it Go
Let Your Faith Be Bigger Than Your Fear
How to Turn Your Negative Self Talk into Joy
Why the Mountain Before Us Will Move
Walk Away from Worry with the Magic 5:1 Ratio
Magnify Your Everyday Joy
Moms, I’d like to raise empowered kids and pursue my career and have a great marriage – but really, in it all, I simply want to be happy. Don’t you? Increase your joy by reading these articles.
Get Organized and Have More Time for YOU:
How to Take Care of Your Home and Your Heart
The Single Best Thing a Parent Can Do {FREE Mini-eBook}
Better See the Abundance of Joy in Daily Mom Life:
Increase Your Happiness IN THE CHAOS {Printable}
A Challenge to Look for Your Joy Today
4 Things You Need to Be a Strong, Joy-Filled Mom
Mama, Are You Beautifully Exhausted?
Cherish Motherhood:
How to Forever Cherish Our Best Mom Moments
How To Recapture Our Sweet Mom Moments Gone Forever
Building Your Mom Community:
One Thing You Need to Build a Strong Community of Moms
In Raising Older Kids – Grandparents, This Is Why We Need You!
Find Healing and Strengthen Your Grit
Moms, at some point we all need encouragement. We hurt, we feel defeated, and we just can’t move past. I always recommend professional help, when needed, but also continually reading inspirational content. Like these articles below…
Strengthen Your Grit:
One Powerful Line that will Help You Thrive in the Wicked-Hard-Mom-Life Days
18 Hours Later and I Felt Braver {For Moms}
A Morning Prayer to Strengthen Mommas
Build Your Mom Confidence Through Knowing This
How Your Kids Empower You to Persevere
Healing & Overcoming Challenges:
My Story of Healing From Miscarriages
Remembering (and Grieving) Someone I Loved
Why the Mountain Before Us Will Move
What Healing Sometimes Looks Like
Look for Hope Because it Will Always Come Back to You
A New Beginning Always Starts with an End
What to Do When You’re Tired of the Struggle
Thrive in Difficult Relationships/Situations:
What to Do When Life Gets Frustrating
How to Deal with Difficult People (And not lose your mind!)
What to do to Prepare for the Fight
A Powerful Way to Face Your Challenges
Refuel Through Self-Care
I neglected self-care for a decade and then I crashed. Epically crashed! I won’t ignore self-care anymore. Here are some articles that will help you take care of yourself as well.
8 Reasons Why Alone Time for YOU is Good FOR YOUR KIDS
The Power of Friendships: Why Gal Pals are Important
The Power of Stillness in the Chaos
The Single Best Thing a Parent Can Do {FREE Mini-eBook}
Free eBook: Meditations for Moms
Good Things Come from Taking a Break
Raise Empowered Kids
Create Family Connections
Your kids will remember the vacations you took and the birthday celebrations, but even more, they’ll remember the daily moments they connected with you. Here are some ideas of ways to connect with your children.
One Way to Learn How Your Kids Feel Loved
Create a Perfect Valentine’s Day for Your Family (Getting Real)
How to Find Joy and Family Connection in Your Holiday Season
The Annoying Way Tweens Show You They Love You (And Why You’ll Miss it Some Day)One Easy Way to Get to Know Your Kid
The Science Behind Why a Gratitude Journal Works (Freebie!)
7 Reasons Why Raising Tweens/Teens is THE BEST
Raising Tweens/Teens is Hilarious: Stories to Make Your Day (Part 1)
Raising Tweens & Teens
How To Get Your Teen to Their Aha Moment (Better Communicate with Your Teen)
A Simple and Effective Way to Encourage Your Teen (Freebie!)
7 Reasons Why Raising Tweens/Teens is the Best
In Raising Older Kids – This is Why We Need the Grandparents Even More
Parenting Tweens/Teens is Hilarious: Stories to Make Your Day (Part 1)
The Pandemic is Shaping Kids in These 6 Powerful Ways
Build Character in Your Kids
Parent with the end goal in mind. Strive to raise kids who grow up to be independent, strong and full of integrity. Be encouraged by these inspirational articles.
Why Your Kids’ Weaknesses are also Strengths
A Family Connection Activity that will Increase You & Your Kids’ Happiness
How to Teach Your Kids to be Consistently Kind
Raise Your Kids to be Leaders with These Transformational Phrases
One Way to Get Your Kids to Cheerfully Clean
A Free Gratitude Journal Your Tweens/Teens Will Love
Help Your Kids Thrive in School
Parents, Help Your Kids Thrive in School by Asking These 4 Questions
Why I’m NOT Freaking Out that My Son Has Low Reading Scores
The Best Part About the First Day of School – Do You Feel This Magic Too?
Parenting is Hard: A Powerful Mindset to Help Moms Thrive
You’ll Better Enjoy the End of the School Year Madness Remembering THIS
Get Your Kids Out The Door Happy And On Time With This List {Free Printable}
Raise Faith-Filled Kids
Teach your kids to daily see and feel God. I created a simple, free devotional you can daily use to help open your eyes to how God works around them.
10 Ways to Teach Your Kids the True Meaning of Christmas
A Busy Mom’s Christmas Prayer
Free eBook: Devotions for Kids & Families
5 Fanstastic Deovtionals that Help Create Forever Family Connections
Entertaining Tweens and Teens
Raise kids who like to explore, discover, create and think. Empower your kids with lists of great books, summer activities that promote creativity and more…
65+ Kids Activities That Promote Creativity {Printable}
146+ Best Chapter Books for Tweens that will also Build Character
Compelling Books that High Schoolers will WANT to Read
How a Messy Home is Good for Your Kids
Home Exercises for QuaranTEENS: Feel Healthy and Happy
Raise Kids Who Give
We want to raise kids who see others, love people and give big. For a year, our family intentionally sought places to give/volunteer once a month. It was fun to watch our kids become more aware of the unmet needs around them and what they could do to help.
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Gain Confidence and Empowerment Through Your Hobbies
Hobbies empower us. To learn a hobby and discover how much better at it you can become than you even expected is confidence building. Then little eyes watch us and feel empowered too. Photography is my hobby. What is yours?
Winter Photography – Family of 3
Photography Fall (Empowerment through Hobbies)
Create Amazing Winter Photos of Your Family With These Editing Tips
Moms, How to Capture Extraordinary Pictures of your Ordinary Moments
Sunset Photography – Family of 5
A Family of 3 Photography
Photography & How It Strengthens My Perspective (Winter Photos)
A Tip to Make Your Everyday Photos Look Artsier
3 Photography Tips for Moms Capturing Summer Moments
Create a Space that You Love to Come Home To
My husband and I always wanted to buy a home that needed TLC and make it our own. To be a great mom, you don’t need a perfect space! But, I think it’s fun, empowering and even healing to have this creative outlet. I love a pretty, comfortable place to start and end our crazy days in. Also, I posted these pictures of our home in a pristine state – because if you post it on the internet as perfectly clean, then our home is always spotless…right!?!
Kitchen:
DIY Kitchen Remodel (With Barn Wood Countertops!)
Bathrooms:
Our DIY Downstairs Bathroom Remodel
DIY Parent Bathroom Remodel
My Remodelaholic Guest Post – How to Create a Sliding Mirror Over a Bathroom Window
Bedroom:
DIY Parent Bedroom Remodel
Home Remodel:
DIY Complete Home Remodel Photos
Porch:
Screened-In Porch Remodel
Article:
How a Messy Home is Good for Your Kids
