If you’re raising a child with Sensory Processing Disorder and don’t have access to occupational therapy (OT), I see you. It’s overwhelming, and the daily challenges can leave you feeling helpless and alone. But mama, you are not without tools or hope. While OT is a wonderful resource, I want to share practical, home-based strategies that made a ...
Day to Day
How to Finish Summer with Purpose
Where has the summer gone? If you're anything like me, you're still in denial that we’re halfway through 2025. But even in the midst of a quickly passing season, I want to offer three reminders to help you finish summer with purpose and peace. 1. It's Not Too Late to Make a Simple Summer Plan When the kids were little, I loved using summer ...
The Sacred Season of Motherhood
There are seasons in motherhood that feel long and heavy—and others that feel like they’re gone in a blink. I came across these words from a childhood friend, and they struck such a deep chord in me, I knew I had to share them. Maybe you're in the thick of it right now—wiping noses, reheating your coffee for the third time, and carrying what feels ...
How to Train a Child to Sleep In
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 morning quiet time. Help!” If this sounds familiar, ...
7 Gentle Tips to Help with Early Risers
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 exhausted. I need every possible moment to sleep." I ...
Tired of Bedtime Battles? Here’s What Worked for Us
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 made (so many!), I’m thankful that we prioritized ...
The Things We Use to Fill the Void
“Yahweh allows the stuff of Earth to be lacking in its ability to fulfill us so that we have no choice but to look to Him for our ultimate satisfaction.” Priscilla Shirer, Elijah If you're like me, you don’t enjoy feeling like something is missing. We want to fill the empty places in our lives, to build purpose and meaning so we don’t have to ...
Raising Emotionally Resilient Kids
In today’s world, our kiddos face so many challenges that bring big emotions to the surface. As parents and teachers, we want to help them navigate these tough moments. Raising emotionally resilient kids means teaching them to work through their feelings and find growth on the other side. It’s not something that happens overnight, but I’m here to ...
Teaching Forgiveness to Kids with “Forgiveness Soap”
Explaining abstract concepts like forgiveness to young children can be a challenge. How do you convey the depth of forgiveness and its importance in a way that's tangible and relatable to their young minds? I love the creative idea Tauna shared with me for "Forgiveness Soap." What is Sin? Begin by drawing on a piece of paper the outline of ...
Embracing More this Year
As we move further into the new year, how are your resolutions and goals holding up? Did you know the second Friday of the year is known as "National Quitter's Day"? Have you stayed focused past January 10th? Accountability plays a crucial role in achieving goals. In a recent conversation, Melanie and I discussed her word of the year—"more"—but ...