Brave Moms Raise Wildly Brave Kids

It’s no secret my siblings and I were raised by wolves. Being the product of a desert-raised dweller growing up in the 80’s, my mom’s philosophy to mothering was this, “Outside!” My five siblings and I spent hours on end out of eyesight, playing in the gullies and washes of our Arizona home. We only came home at dusk or to be fed or when someone needed stitches; and we didn’t return to the house until our wildly concocted stories matched of why Child A hit her head on a pipe. Besides, mom didn’t really need to know the reason why …

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Because You Mother…

This is for you today, sweet mom. As you cradle your baby, read to your toddler, play games with your preschooler, take your twelve-year-old to soccer practice, hurry to cook dinner, pray for safety when your teenager drives to a friend’s house, start the laundry, fold the laundry, start more laundry, help everyone with their homework, clean the kitchen, give the little ones a bath, and finally sink down on the couch to catch your breath, remember…  Being a mom is no ordinary job.  You are mighty. And it is worth it. Take a minute to watch this video by JourneyBox Media (based …

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It Hurts Because I Love You

  I dreaded this appointment for weeks. On the surface it was a routine wellness visit—height, weight, heartbeat, pick a sticker from the bucket. My kids have been through the doctor drill before. But this was a special rite of passage—the five-year checkup. Which meant kindergarten immunizations. Heaven help me. Shots are never fun. It’s hard enough to spring them on my babes when they’re tiny and oblivious, but dragging a 5-year-old to the doctor’s office for pre-K vaccines felt like walking the plank. She knew what was coming. And I was a conspirator in her misery. Whether you’re an …

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Attention Boy Moms! Make Room In Your Heart For Their Special Girl

Copyright: Olena Bilion / 123RF Stock Photo  Attention boy moms, there’s going to come a time when you need to make room in your heart for your son’s special girl. Ouch, I know, that’s a tough one, especially if you have little boys at home right now. As a matter of fact it took me a long time to wrap my head (and my heart) around this, but I’m hoping that through my trial and error your transition might be a little smoother. Over the years it’s not always been easy, as any boy mom can attest to. They are …

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Dear Moms: Guide Your Children Without Judgement

  Dear Lovely Moms, One of the most beautiful things about God’s love for His children is that it is unconditional.  Because of this unconditional love, we get to be close to our Father in Heaven. This close relationship helps us grow into who He wants us to be. Through careful direction and love from our Father, we learn how to walk in His ways and become wiser as a result, hopefully making less mistakes through His guidance. If God was harsh and unforgiving, our tendency might be to run from Him and not to Him. The same is true for our children. When we are harsh with our children, they …

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Six Suggestions to Stop Sibling Squabbles

Any mom with two or more kids has seen sibling squabbles… from the toy snatching of toddlers to the bickering of older kids. And even though these interactions between sisters and brothers are inevitable, they can sometimes be hard to deal with.  Here are six things you can do as a mom to stop the squabbles (and increase the love): 1. Get involved. Rather than yelling at your kids to stop fighting (or hiding in the other room pretending not to hear them), get in the mix. If you have little ones, kneel down and talk on their eye level …

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Our Family Formula

A friend once asked me long ago to share my family formula for a healthy family. It really made me think, because I KNOW what it FEELS like, but have never really put it to paper. So here’s a snapshot into my family about 8 years ago, which is very close to what we still do today! First of all, I am constantly analyzing the attitudes of my family….wondering, where did that come from? What may be contributing? So I find that the best way to get all in line is a little “pull in” time. That is when we have a …

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Best Mom Tip Ever!

Our “With LOVE from MOM” week is here and today, parenting expert and MOM Mentor shares the BEST MOM TIP EVER! TODAY’S GIVEAWAYS ARE… Raising Little Kids with BIG Love and   Raising Little Kids with Big Love (Wildenberg & Danielson) Parents of toddlers- 9 yrs.          Raising Big Kids with Supernatural Love (Wildenberg & Danielson). Parents of tweens-teens.         COMMENT and SHARE YOUR BIGGEST STRUGGLE or YOU BEST MOM ADVICE for a CHANCE to WIN ONE of TODAY’S GIVEAWAYS! WINNERS of EACH GIVEAWAY THIS WEEK WILL BE ANNOUNCED in SUNDAY’S POST!   BEST MOM TIP EVER!      Happy Valentine’s …

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With LOVE from MOM – #1 Hands Down Best MOM Advice #2 When You Feel Like a Failure as a Mom

Our “With LOVE from MOM” week is here and we are kicking it off with a LIVE CHAT on Facebook tonight at 7pm EST… And we will have great giveaways every day just for you! TODAY’S GIVEAWAYS ARE… Searching for Sanity ebook by Lindsey Bell and The Making of a Mom by Stephanie Shott Searching for Sanity offers moms an opportunity to take a breath, dig into the Word, and  learn from parents of the past. In short devotions designed for busy moms, this book explores the parents of the Bible, both the good and the bad.       The Making of …

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Failure to Communicate: Turning Miscommunication into Communication With Your Kids

   I asked Siri a question. I am not sure why since even my kids believe Siri hates me. She doesn’t seem to know what I am asking her and even when she says she understands me her answer doesn’t make sense. Here is an example: I wanted to chunk my phone across the room. As a mom, sometimes I feel like this when I am talking to my children. I may say, “Go clean your room.” Yet somehow they hear, “Go play with your toys.” But often our miscommunications are of the deeper sort. I want to be available …

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