Hello, Lovely Mama! As I lay in the late-day sun, I feel the familiar rubber of the chair give way under my weight and as I lie back, read a book or magazine or “just rest my eyes” like my mom used to say, and feel the heat of the sun-warmed chair on my bare [...]
Tag: Motherhood
Why We Should Stop Parenting Our Adult Children
Hey, Dear Mama! I was thinking today about why this NEW SEASON of parenting can sometimes feel awkward, strained, and downright painful. And I think it's because we haven't FULLY SHIFTED into this NEW VERSION of being a mom. As humans, we are a being that requires nurturing and care throughout our lives. Obviously, when [...]
What if Perfection Was Never on the Agenda?
Have you ever said, “I’ve made so many mistakes.” Of course you have. Allowing that truth to cause you shame is what is causing you pain. What if this realization is the exact thing that moves you more and more into the mother you were always meant to be? Perfect parenting was never an option. [...]
You Were Never Meant To Walk This Journey Alone
In a world overflowing with AI, endless scrolling, and constant distractions, being fully present with another person has become one of the greatest gifts we can receive. It may seem like a luxury. But it's not. It's a necessity. As moms of adult children, we often carry burdens that few people truly understand. We pray. [...]
Is Motherhood Over Once Our Children Are Grown? What Happens Next?
READY TO UPLOAD THE LATEST VERSION OF YOU?! I'D BE HONORED TO HELP. I LOVE HOLDING SAFE SPACE FOR MID-LIFE MAMAS, JUST LIKE YOU. MOTHERHOOD IS HOLY WORK ❤️ GO TO http://www.jennyrieflin.com or send me a DM today to set up your FREE 45-Minute DISCOVERY CALL to learn about COACHING TOGETHER. YOU'VE GOT THIS, DEAR [...]
They Were the Dream
Often the first quarter of life is all about you; growing, learning, maturing, discovering your gifts. Raising children typically takes another quarter of your life. Then there are so many more years in life where you will have time to pursue other things. The Bible says "the gifts and callings of God are without repentance" [...]
What if LOVE is the Answer?
What if my only job was to LOVE? It seems my focus would then shift to MYSELF and keeping MYSELF within the bounds of my TRUE SELF. The one which was produced IN ME, by the power of the Holy Spirit at the new birth. The old has PASSED AWAY and I am now a [...]
The Sacred Work of Motherhood
(artwork by Loré Pemberton) This painting has always made me think of myself with my firstborn son and brings me right back to those sweet emotions. I can recall the busyness, the tiredness, the responsibility of those days but also the incredible sense of love and purpose. That I had truly stepped into something I [...]
What if You Are More Powerful Than You Know?
The other day I was reading the journal I started when I was pregnant with our son, Landon, our first born. Getting acquainted with the beautiful little mother within me causes all those lovely emotions to surface once again. The wonder-filled conversations with the little man I had yet to formally meet makes me remember [...]
Want to Enjoy Motherhood More?
Nobody decides to be a mother dreading it. While there are sometimes apprehensions and the fear of the unknown, there is also a magnetic pull on the inside of us toward this dream. And when the dream comes true, some days will feel like work. Because they are. No matter what stage of life your [...]