It’s so easy to compare ourselves with others. I think we do it daily, in many different ways, without even…
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Habits for a Happy Mom
How to Plan Individual Time with Multiple Ages
Preschoolers, middle ones and teenagers. That’s where we are. With such a mix of ages it’s sometimes hard to have…
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‘Tis the Season to Be…
…Jolly…Ready for fun…Busy…Crazy…Worn out… Or ’tis it the season to be Blessed…Thankful…Loved…Cherished…? With the holidays upon us, many of us face…
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I Finally Did it – Start the Day Outside
Yes, I finally did what I should have done years ago. I am a homeschooling mom of two wild but…
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Parenting Like Eagles
Eagles are fascinating birds. They are mentioned in the Bible over thirty times and can teach us a lot about…
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Making the Most of Traveling with Children
The fall is a busy time of year for traveling. Some are taking fall family vacations and some are traveling…
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The Habit of Seeing People for What They Will Be and Not Necessarily for What They Are
All throughout the Bible, there are people who—well, let’s just be honest—are rougher than a piece of sandpaper. They’ve got…
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How We Celebrate Birthdays
The other day, my middle girl turned 17. We didn’t have a “friend party” this year, just a nice, family…
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Stepping Away From the Habit of the Internet
During the first week of June, my husband and I went on our first vacation in four years and we…
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10 Resources for Sibling Harmony
“Get out of my room!” “Mo – ommm! She’s bothering me!” I’m reminded of Bill Cosby’s routine, “…down came the…
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Ten Christian Resources for Adolescence
When the children turn twelve the much-anticipated trip with dad becomes a reality. The four oldest have already enjoyed their…
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Making Important, Impactful Decisions Regarding Your Children
We welcome contributing author Melanie Robbins today… We made a big decision a few months ago, one which will have…
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Surviving Life with Boys: Managing the Noise
On Good Friday evening, I sat with my husband and our four boys in one of the farther back rows…
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