Single/divorced motherhood is tough no matter the season. But something about the summer brings a special kind of crazy. Between juggling rides for kids, worrying …
5 Summertime Tips For Single/Divorced Moms
Parenting Hacks
I Started a Bible Study with My Teenagers. Then Wanted To Jump Off A Cliff
Similar to so many all-American Christian families, my kids have gone to church since birth, and then youth group since hitting thirteen. They know their …
We Forced Our Teenagers To Play Board Games For 2 Hours, And This Is What Happened
“You ready to do this?” “Yeah. I mean. They can’t stay up there all day.” Deep breaths. “Okay. I’ll call ‘em down.” My husband and …
My Epic Back-To-School Manifesto
Ahhhh, back to school. The only three letter phrase delivering more dread to my soul might be “Beach is closed.” As much I love summer, …
“Mom, We Want A Puppy” And Other Words That’ll Rock Your World
It happens to most of us before crossing the finish line of motherhood. And it usually occurs at the most inconvenient of times. Like right …
Girl, Get Your Nails Done (And Happy “Mother’s Day”)
Such is the message my best friend sends every single Mother’s Day, as we both brace for the disaster that always, without fail, occurs during …
Dear Youth Sports. You. Are. Killing Me.
Once upon a time in a suburban Connecticut town, there was a mom. A wide-eyed, naïve, hopeful mom of a football-playing 13-year-old waiting in a …
10 Things I Wish I Knew As A Younger Mom
I’ve been practicing of messy art of motherhood for a long time now. Like, decades. And just as God’s humor would have it, right when …
5 Ways to Help Your Teen Remain Close to the Lord
Raising teenagers today is not for the faint of heart. There are SO many worldly influences competing for our teen’s attention and affection, and keeping …
To The End-of-School Mom Hangin’ On By A Thread…I Get It.
For busy moms, the end of school is like finishing a long distance Olympic race. Running like animals, hot, exhausted and ready to quit but …