They say your sibling relationship is likely the longest one you will have on earth. Longer than your parents, spouse, or your own children, you will have walked the earth the longest with your siblings. It's important to remember that while you've known each other the longest and went through a large chunk of your [...]
Category: children
When Motherhood Doesn’t Look Like You Thought It Would
Has your husband ever come home to walk past your kids, while they are on the couch in front of the TV, to find you in your bed crying just so you could have a break and cry in private? Me, too! I get it. You're overwhelmed, and overstimulated, and tired, and one of your [...]
What if you could redefine PERFECT?
It's important to remind ourselves that God is the only truly perfect One. God doesn't expect perfection from us. Jesus did it so perfectly that we don't have to! We mamas tend to think we must be perfect at mothering otherwise we are failing. That we must never get frustrated with our littles and we [...]
Are You Challenged By Your Relationship With Your Adult Child?
Have you ever made passive aggressive comments to your adult children when they call or spend time with you about how disappointed you are in how little they call you or spend time with you? I get it. You’re hurt. You’re sad. You don’t know how you got to this place. What you crave is [...]
For the Mama navigating a challenging relationship with a child
Are you challenged by your relationship with your child? I think we can all agree that God is the PERFECT parent. He carefully fashioned these two beloved children, giving them the very best of Himself and then placed them in the most beautiful, peaceful, and perfect environment where they could flourish. Every need was fully [...]
Bring the JOY back to your mothering!
Did you know that your child’s, teen's, or adult child’s behavior is a result of a feeling they don’t know how to deal with? Just like our actions come from a feeling we are having and a negative thought that is causing that feeling. We may not be able to be in their head to [...]
God IS working ALL things together for your GOOD!
I truly believe it when the Word says that God is working ALL THINGS together for your GOOD! Yes, even with that painful situation you may be going through right now that you cannot see how that could be possible. None of us are immune to challenging times. But He has made a way for [...]
Motherhood is a Lifelong Journey
Motherhood is a lifelong journey...there will be ups and downs and the downs don't mean you are failing, they mean you are human. It's the challenging seasons that show us how resilient we are and how faithful God is. My coach always says, "This is the part where you GET to be the Mom." Motherhood [...]
Ever feel embarrassed when your child is having a tantrum? What to do…
Do you find yourself getting flushed and embarrassed when your kid is having a tantrum in a public place? We’ve all been there, Mama! Hang in there! The main reason we feel embarrassed is that we are making it mean something about us! That we must be a bad mom because we can’t control our [...]
What Delights You?
Many have asked me why I decided to nanny after my own children were grown and the primary reason is that little ones truly delight my soul 🤍 Yes, the days are long and the responsibilities many, but I’m so grateful for this pouring out of myself 🤍 It is a sacred privilege I do [...]
~JENNY RIEFLIN MINISTRIES~ 