Hey, Mama! I get it. I see you. And, I hear you. You are like so many of the mamas I support as a coach. They tell me things like, "My kids won't listen to me." or "They won't do the work." or "I don't think this curriculum is the right choice for us after [...]
Tag: family
Let Them Play
"All my kids want to do is PLAY!" Well, yeah, that is their internal drive because PLAY is the REAL WORK of CHILDHOOD. And we want to foster as many opportunities for creative play in hopes that they never lose that desire to explore the wonder of the world around them. Did you know that [...]
Asking Lets Them Know You Care
Have you ever gone through a really tough season? Sometimes maybe it's more than one season, but more like many seasons strung together. It seems like it's taking a while to walk in the victory or see the manifestation of what you are believing for to come to pass. Maybe it's a health crisis. Or [...]
The Myth of Socialization
The most commonly asked question I get when people know that I homeschooled my children is, "But what about socialization?!" "What about it?" What even IS healthy socialization? From the dawn of time and for thousands of years, children grew quite healthily in families and small communities. They lived among many generations under one roof. [...]
Magical Motherhood? Tell Me More!
Hey, Mama, are you mentally preparing yourself for Back-to-Homeschool? Remember to take some time to marinate in the truth of your WHY! Pour over GOOD BOOKS, listen to encouraging Podcasts, binge homeschooling blogs (like mine đ ) peruse Pinterest for ideas for crafts, games, or activities that will easily flow with your lesson plans. At [...]
I Didn’t Know What I Was Missing
Have you ever said to yourself, âI just want to enjoy these children that I prayed for! This is the exact life I prayed for so why am I so frustrated all the time? UGH! Why does it have to be so hard?â I want you to know that I see you and hear you, [...]
Why Are My Kids So Hyper?
What if instead of the thought, "My children are so hyper" you had the thought, "My children are so VIBRANT!" "They are so FULL of ENERGY and LIFE!" Did you know that your EMOTIONS are CREATED by your THOUGHTS? Yes, every single one of them. So, if you want to FEEL DIFFERENTLY about your children, [...]
Hold On!
Do you feel storm-battered today? Does it seem like your relationship with them will never be healed? What if I told you that you are closer to experiencing MORE JOY than you know? I teach all of my clients about the FAITH MINDSET. It's more than just positive thinking; it's thinking in line with God's [...]
Did You Know…
Did you know... Couples who invest in pre-marital training are 31% less likely to divorce. Itâs never too early or too late to invest in your marriage! What better time to check on the health of your relationship than BEFORE you say âI Do.â Oftentimes, much thought, preparation, and financial investment go into planning a WEDDING, but [...]
Why Slowing Down is the Sweet Spot!
More than any toy we could give them, our children simply love to do life with us. Whether it's helping to mix the batter, sweep up some crumbs, or empty the dishwasher, they seem to know instinctively that they want to "help". Yes, it makes the simplest of tasks take so much longer. Yes, it's [...]
~JENNY RIEFLIN MINISTRIES~ 