Most parents have what they would consider a "difficult or challenging" child and another child or children who seem "easy" or we could say more "easy-going". But in reality, the child your brain tries to tell you is easier is just one who is less likely to challenge you, your authority, your wishes, and your [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Do You Feel Like You Are Failing As A Mom Some Days? Me, too!
Our Children Are Not Responsible For Our Feelings
Our children are not responsible for our feelings. Neither is anyone else for that matter. We create our feelings every single day with our own thoughts. Sometimes we say, "Well, they said ______________ and THAT made me feel ___________________." But in reality, nobody has the power to make us feel anything but us. We get [...]
True Discipline is Done From a Place of Love
True discipline is done from a place of LOVE and not anger. Correction, like a pilot who slightly adjusts to stay on course for the destination, is a positive thing. It helps the child stay in a position to achieve a positive destination. Much of disciplining a toddler is just constant re-directing when they get [...]
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