From the moment we learn that our children exist, the temptation to worry rears its head. As a mother, that knowledge becomes the first thing you think of upon waking and the last thing before falling asleep. Both of my kids are grown now, but whether they are 9 weeks old or 29, the enemy will [...]
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The Semi-Empty Nest. What’s a Mom to Do?
Do you remember the days when your child moved in and out of wanting to still be a baby and wanting to be a big kid? Sometimes they wanted to crawl up and snuggle you or get your loving care when they got a boo-boo and at times they wanted to begin to take care [...]
Motherhood is Hard AND Wonderful at the Same Time
Motherhood is HARD and WONDERFUL at the Same Time. For some strange reason, our brains like to stay in black-and-white thinking. It likes to see things as either POSITIVE or NEGATIVE, so it can more easily sort through the feelings that come from different experiences. It likes to warn us about potential dangers and also [...]
The Wisdom of the Littlest People
We can truly learn so much from the littlest people in our lives 🙂 ❤ Try to incorporate one or more of these ideas today and see if you don't feel a little lighter 😉 ~Be Blessed, Jenny xoxo
Why We Need to Stop Parenting Our Adult Children
As humans, we are a being that requires nurturing and care throughout our lives. Obviously, when we are babies and children the care of all our needs is provided by a parent or parental figure in our lives. But as we mature, in the teen years, we begin the slow progression of learning to care [...]
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 [...]
Back to School Declarations for Kids
-God has a GOOD plan for me & my future is BRIGHT! (Jer. 29:11) -I learn QUICKLY & EASILY! (Dan. 1:17) -I am increasing in WISDOM & FAVOR! (LUKE 2:52) -Angels are around me & I am SAFE! (Psalm 91:10,11) -I am HEALTHY, WHOLE, & STRONG! (Matt. 8:17) -The Holy Spirit NEVER leaves me! I [...]
~JENNY RIEFLIN MINISTRIES~ 