It’s so easy to think that because we are older than our children that we are better, wiser, or we know more of what they should be doing than they do. But is it true? Becoming an adult and accomplishing "adult" things is not always easy. Even now, as mid-life adults, we can hopefully admit [...]
Tag: moms of adult children
We Need to be Held Sometimes
Dear Midlife Mamas, Perhaps the nest is empty and I know it feels like it's over, but truly it's not. When it feels hard why do we insist on doing it alone? We hold so much as Mamas. We are the sacred keepers of hearts. We are the dream launchers. We are the habit trainers. [...]
Are You Dreading the Empty Nest This Fall?
Does the thought of dropping your young adult off at college make you feel DREAD in your heart? Perhaps this is your FIRST TIME dropping them off or you've done it many times before but it never seems to get easier. Or maybe this is your LAST BABY LEAVING THE NEST? How will you navigate [...]
I Didn’t Know What I Was Missing
Have you ever said to yourself, “I 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?” I want you to know that I see you and hear you, [...]
Trusting God With Your Child’s Future
It’s a relief to know our children are God’s children first! According to Psalm 139 God has already seen every day of their lives and has planned out their destinies. He chose YOU because you have on the inside exactly what YOUR children need. He knew you would make mistakes, as no parent is perfect, [...]
Where Did The Time Go?
We read all the baby books, we survived sleepless nights, cutting teeth, diaper blow-outs, and tantrums. Before we blinked our toddlers were big kids, with big teeth, and lanky limbs, learning to read and ride bikes. We survived puberty and teenage trials and learning so many new skills: like driving, applying for jobs and colleges, [...]
What if it all makes perfect sense?
What if all of it makes perfect sense? A couple of phrases that I teach my clients that have helped me so much over the years are “It makes perfect sense” & “Of course I’m feeling ______.” Things in life rarely go as we’ve planned. Especially when it depends upon other people. But what if [...]
What is a Mother?
Did you know that EVERY woman on the earth is called to be a MOTHER? Let's talk about it ❤ What is a Mother? It is a NOUN and it is also a VERB. It is the expression of the LOVE of God on the earth. Every girl is BORN a DAUGHTER, but they are [...]
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 [...]
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