Encouragement to Impress | Deuteronomy 6:7
After reading 7 Gentle Tips to Help with Early Risers, Shelley asked: “How do you actually train a child to stay in their room until you come get them? My 3-year-old comes into our bed every morning between 4 and 5 a.m. and goes back to sleep. I know he needs more sleep, but I also need my ...
My life changed the day I decided to wake up before my young children to spend time with God in prayer and reading His Word. But getting there wasn't easy. I had every excuse in the book:"My kids wake up so early. I could never get up before them.""As soon as I wake, my kids get up.""I am ...
When I think back to those early years of parenting, the word that comes to mind is exhaustion. All. Day. Long. I was simply trying to keep our four kids alive. Well, I did more than that, but it often felt like a major victory just to make it through the day! And while there were plenty of mistakes ...
A few years ago, I found myself in a little in-between season—one Bible study had ended and the next wouldn’t begin for another two weeks. While rummaging through my nightstand looking for a pen (why
When a child experiences loss—whether it’s a grandparent, a pet, or even an unmet expectation—grief can feel overwhelming. As moms and teachers, we want to guide them well, but we may not always know
Have you ever watched a child spiral into a whirlwind of energy or meltdown, unable to focus or slow down? I’ve been there. Whether it’s sensory sensitivity, ADHD, or just an overwhelming day,