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Better Ways To Behave When I’m Angry With My Children

Why do we get so upset with our kids? Break free from the habit of angry, reactionary parenting.

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Time To Bridge The Competitive Rift That Divides Moms

What would it look like if we loved other Moms, as Jesus loved us, instead of taking out a measuring stick?

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What Mom’s Of Young Children Really Values

Confession: Reflecting on Mother’s Day experiences for moms of young children, I recall when my life with four kids under four resembled a chaotic Tide commercial. Mother’s Day was just not my favorite day.

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Stages of Motherhood

Each mom’s journey through the stages of motherhood will look slightly different. Mothers, overall, tend to handle certain things in each stage of their child’s life in certain ways. Those tendencies can be helpful as we journey through each stage of our child’s life

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Torn Between Being a Wife & Mom

Almost every married mom can relate to the dilemma of whether to spend time with the kids or time with her husband. There’s angst when they feel like they have to choose between those they love.

Unborn and Preborn: What Does it Mean?

The pro-life community is fighting an uphill battle. That’s why it’s important that we know the terms we use, what these terms mean, and why these terms matter.

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Working Outside the Home

Men and women who had stay-at-home-moms are more likely to assume their family will be the same. Likewise, individuals who had working moms may see it as completely normal and reasonable for the mom to return to work.

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Strong-Willed Women Mothering Strong-Willed Children

If you’re a strong-willed woman, it can be tough to parent a younger version of yourself. But you also have a definite advantage… you know what it’s like to be a strong-willed child.

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Is Our Marriage Ready for a Baby?

Before, you were a couple. Now you’re “Mom” and “Dad.” How can you and your spouse prepare your relationship for some of parenthood’s unique challenges?

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Adopting a Baby: What You Need to Know

The process of how to adopt a baby can be overwhelming. There are decisions to make prayerfully, organizations to vet, and many perspectives to consider. It’s approaching a new chapter much like starting a marriage– with hearts wide open, support, and education to make a strong foundation for your family’s future. I am a birth …

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The Power of a Mother’s Love

A mother’s love needs to be given unconditionally to establish trust and a firm foundation of emotional intimacy in a child’s life.

Navigating an Adoptive Mother's Heart

Navigating an Adoptive Mother’s Heart

Navigating an adoptive mother’s heart is an emotional journey. Regardless of whether the foster-to-adopt child has contact with their birth family, the mother’s heart will be emotional. When a woman gives her heart to a child in foster care, generally, she keeps a protective layer that prevents her from fully bonding with the child because …

Bible Verses for Miscarriage

Bible Verses for Miscarriage

It can be hard to know what to think when going through miscarriage. Fortunately, God wants to bring comfort through His Word.

Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression isn’t something to suffer through in silence. Get help!

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13 Lessons Moms Can Teach Their Sons

As a mother, you can provide advice, encouragement, and love to your son. Explore the 13 essential lessons moms can teach their sons to create positive and long-lasting momentum in their lives.

Preteens Need From Mom

4 Things Preteens Need Most from Their Mom

This stage combined with rebellion is not easy. Lean into your support system to help you stay emotionally balanced and to maintain perspective as you guide your preteen into the teen years.

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The Myth of the Perfect Mother

Super mom, and all of her perfection is a complete myth. Being “good enough” in God’s eyes is real.

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How to Be a Better Mom

God can use us as moms, even when we don’t do everything exactly right, to positively shape our children.

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The Adoptive Mom Survival Guide

Being an adoptive mom is a unique journey that no one can prepare for. No one generally sees what the adoptive mom experiences.

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Stress Busters for Moms

Here are five things you can do today as a mom to rein in the chaos you may be feeling in the midst of family life.