I received this sweet note from a mommy of young kiddos. How do you find the time between laundry, dishes, cooking, and surviving to accomplish everything? I feel overwhelmed at the idea of being organized enough to accomplish it all. Any suggestions on how you make it work? As moms we all get overwhelmed with all the ...
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Failed Schedule to a Successful Routine
Some people come out of the womb creating schedules and organizing their socks in rainbow-color order. Others find schedules stifling and struggle to find a pair of clean sock. Experts declare that children need structure, but how do you provide structure without adding stress? In a recent ABCJesusLovesMe Facebook post, Jessica shared ...
When Being Intentional Adds Stress
A few weeks ago a momma in the ABC Jesus Loves Me Facebook group shared a raw post of frustration and exhaustion. She spent all day "Being Intentional" only to be left with a sink full of dirty dishes and a supper table requiring a meal. We've all been there. It is a daily challenge to be intentional with those God has placed in our lives and ...
Is Keeping Your Children Busy the Answer?
A few weeks ago I asked the following question as a poll on Facebook. True or False: It is best to keep toddlers and preschoolers busy so they stay out of trouble. While it wasn't my ambition to create a tricky question, it was my hope that the question would cause each reader to stop and think. And, I hope that it will start a constructive ...
Teaching Money Management to Children
According to the booklet entitled "Making Marriage Last," problems relating to financial matters are a major reason why marriages break down.1 In my research this was confirmed multiple times. Money is a huge cause of divorce! Because of this, my husband and I are diligently teaching our children the value of money, giving them a work ethic, and ...
Best Parenting Advice from Experienced Parents
Am I doing enough to train my children to be responsible adults? Do you have questions like this keeping you up at night, too? Parenting is hard, confusing, and humbling. Which battles do I fight? Which do I let go? A few weeks ago, I headed to Facebook to talk to parents who have gone through the trenches and lived to tell ...
New Blog, New Team!!! {JellyTelly and Roku Giveaway}
Those of you who are friends with me on Facebook know that I have been working hard on something new. Surprise! It's a completely remodeled blog! Simplified. Cleaner. Easier to navigate and search. After reading this blog post, I hope that you will take some time to look around. I realize that there are some formatting issues with a few ...
Why Being Busy Is Not My Goal for This Summer: Summer Goals and Daily Schedule
I am so excited that I could bust! This is the kids' last week of school and summer is so close I can taste it. Almost three months with all my chickadees back under my wings. Some of you don't share my excitement. You've already enrolled your children in every VBS and camp in the area desperate to keep the children entertained - and ...
Guest Post: The Red Crayons of Life
source Ever develop a full-proof plan to make each day go smoother only to have inconveniences pop up at every turn? What about the mornings that you wake up ready to attack the world but the world has other plans? Life isn't happening like you imagine or desire. Your expectations for parenting are keeping you from being ...
How to Give Your Child the Gift of Work
source In the last post I shared the importance of giving your child the "Ultimate Gift" - the gift of work. I believe this is accomplished three ways - chores, teaching the child to take initiative, and working together as a family. Today, I am going to share specific ways that we incorporate each into our daily lives. Age Appropriate ...