Can I be real for a minute? I don’t like dressing up in fancy clothes. I much prefer jeans and a sweater. I don’t care about painted nails and pedicures. I’d rather trim my nails short and be comfortable. I’m not charming and girlish. I AM ME!

Take time to reflect on each of your children and list their positive personality qualities. Next, create some statements to use to practice reinforcement recognition. I promise your children will respond and thrive in knowing their mom understands how they’re wired and enjoys spending time with them.

Whether your kids are grown and gone, halfway there, or still climbing into your bed at night, this season matters. And so does the next one. We do not stop being moms.

Have you ever had one of “those texts” hit your phone? The one from a friend or family member with news that knocks the breath right out of you?

Let’s be moms who bring certainty in an uncertain world. Let’s make and keep traditions so our children can answer future questions with certainty.

There have been times in my life when I wanted to give up. My broken dreams lay scattered in a million little bits, but my Jesus put the pieces together. He rescued me.

If you’re brave enough, I double-dog dare you to ask your child this wild question today…

Here are three psalms that have a lot to teach us about what to do when words fail us.

Boundaries are good and necessary. Not only that, they give you strength. Here are five important things to know about boundaries…

Kids all desire one thing: to be noticed each day and feel like they matter.

Please stop blaming your circumstance for every hard thing your kids face.

Here’s what I’ve learned while trying to parent in that cramped reality—the one where your joy is tied to your child’s pain.

Single mom, I encourage you to stop obsessing over your child’s pain and instead focus on showing them these three truths…

Have you ever doubted yourself? Whenever the world’s lies or your own beliefs collide with truth, open your eyes to see you were created perfectly with gifts and skills and a purpose.

Has this wild question ever kept you up at night: Will my kids be okay? It’s the question that tugs at your heart during every school drop-off, bedtime story, somber-toned phone call, and hard day.

Happiness is not the same as joy. One is based on your circumstances and outward influences. Joy is a choice. Joy is a decision.

One chapter of parenting is behind you, and now your children are adults. Just because they’re no longer under your roof doesn’t mean they don’t need you.

Bible study is so important, mama. It will change your life and your outlook on the day ahead of you.

No matter what my circumstances, I am always tied to the one who controls my world. He has me in his grasp, and I can never fall further than his hand can catch me.

January always feels like a blank canvas or a pristine field of snow. It’s clean, free of regrets, and full of possibilities…