The Right Priorities for a Parent-to-Be
It was less than seven weeks until the baby was due, and there was still so much to be done. The...
My Best Advice for New Moms
Editor’s Note: This post is dedicated to “dc gal” who left a comment, asking me to share some of...
To Find Out, or Not to Find Out—That is the Question
Being that my husband and I were both first-born, type-A personalities, there was little doubt in...
My Top Five Favorite Bedtime Books for Preschoolers
When my children were babies, I loved reading bedtime stories to them. It’s a routine that sets a...
Gifts that Last at Christmas
My kids can’t wait until Christmas morning when they get more stuff. They already have a room...
My Son’s Smart Phone Addiction
I bought my first smart phone about a year into my journey as a widow. For me, it was a lifesaver....
Teaching Children About ‘A Heart that Follows God’
When my daughter was 6 years old, she looked like Shirley Temple—naturally highlighted ringlets...
How Not to be Prepared for Mommyhood
I’m a firm believer in taking advice. In my mind, if someone has already discovered wisdom through...
Five Reasons Your Preteen Needs You
Your preteen is embarking on the era of adolescence, when many of life’s choices will be made, and...
Baby, Watch Your Mouth
When my sister-in-law Jerra was a young mother, she wanted to teach her daughter, Natalie, to say,...