Large families are fascinating. It's no wonder shows like Outdaughtered or Counting On are so popular. We want to understand how parents can be in charge of so many. We may wonder: How do they feed all those mouths? How do they ever leave the laundry room? How do they cope with ____ kids … [Read More...]
Parenting
To the Mom Who Cries on Her Child’s Hard Days…Please Pass The Tissue
When do young children tend to become most upset? When socks don't fit properly or their favorite stuffed animal goes missing. Or, quite likely, on the first day of school. We have recently survived our first day of school, so like any good … [Read More...]
Money Tips
5 Ways to Stop Giving Our Children Money
Hi. My name is Karen and I am a human debit machine. At least that's what my children think. "Mom. Can you give me money for [insert random, ever-changing item here]?" Sound familiar? If you pop open a window and poke your head outside, you … [Read More...]
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Learning to Dream Big and Do It Scared [PODCAST]
Watching our children dream big is amazing. So is helping them step bravely into their wide open futures. Even small, whispered dreams need to be honoured. These may become stepping stones to … [Read More...]
Help Your Tween Feel Less Awkward in New Social Situations
It is possible to help your tween feel less awkward when navigating a sea of firsts: their first day of school, first time at a youth group or first volunteering opportunity. Even the most … [Read More...]
Aspiring to be a Fun Mom? Carry These Essentials So You’re Ready for Adventures
Giving a shout out to all the spontaneous Moms. And the Moms who love to plan. And all of us on a quest to be a fun Mom no matter our wiring. Do you know which one you are? Spontaneous Moms will … [Read More...]
Confessions of a Plant Killing Wife: Learning to Nurture Our Marriages
I am a plant killer. There. I said it. In my defense, I commit this crime inadvertently. All plants enter my home in the same state - alive. And I determine to water them the perfect, … [Read More...]