"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 [...]
Tag: Parenting
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. [...]
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. [...]
Mom’s of Adult Children
Hey, Mama! You've survived the toddler and teen years and now that your children are adults maybe your relationship is not what you envisioned or perhaps they've gone down a path you didn't expect. No matter how old our kids are, we never stop being a mom, am I right? We will always be their [...]
Let’s Learn to Build Capacity Together
Are you ready to learn how to build capacity for ALL the FEELINGS? When we describe ourselves as FEELING STUCK, it's a clear indicator that we're NOT PROCESSING EMOTIONS. Oh, we are FEELING all the FEELINGS but they just won't go away! So then we just try to ignore them (ask me how I know). [...]
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 😉 ) peruse Pinterest for ideas for crafts, games, or activities that will easily flow with your lesson plans. At [...]
Getting Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable is a SUPERPOWER!
Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable is a true SUPERPOWER! There’s the pleasure of something going our way and then there’s the pleasure of it not, and being able to do the inner work and press more into our true self. The ability to SUPPORT OURSELVES so we can still feel peaceful inside even if the [...]
The Downward Love of a Parent
The Downward Love of a Parent I recently heard Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. say “The upward love of a child toward their parents will never equal the downward love of a parent toward their child.” They just can’t truly understand your love until they love their own children. As parents we must always go first. [...]
Are You Giving Your Best Self to Everyone Else?
Do you ever feel like you're giving your best to everyone else? You seem to have so much patience for your co-workers, or your boss, or your employees, or even the cashier at the store, but you get home after a long day and your child's behavior seems to push all your buttons. I get [...]
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, [...]
~JENNY RIEFLIN MINISTRIES~ 