Perspectives in Parenting

Two months ago, normal life ceased to exist. We all quickly became acclimated to new phrases like "social distancing" and "essential workers". I pray for the people who didn't already have enough toilet paper and soap at home! Let's...

I  love personality profiles. I find them so helpful in relationships, ministry, and parenting. Recently the latest trend is to discover your Enneagram Number. I am a 3. Because I write a blog and give unasked-for advice, you may...

The night before your 2nd birthday, I cried as I rocked you to sleep. It was a made-for-TV-moment, but I wasn't sad about your growing up too fast (although that's certainly true). I was in complete awe of how...

School is back in session, which means fall sports are gearing up too. As we begin hitting the ball fields, racing to practices, and doing those oh so dreaded fundraisers, let's remember to play nice, parents.   Having coached a...

Money has been cited as the determining factor of 21% of divorces in 2017 according to Magnify Money. The same survey noted the more money people made, the more money was a problem in their marriage. I grew up...

“Come alive, come alive; go and light your light, let it burn so bright.” These words and so many more jumped out at me as I watched the movie The Greatest Showman.  This movie and its powerful themes grabbed...

Attention! Anything you say can and will be used to help further fuel the trauma that our kids from hard places* have had to endure.  I honestly believe people as a whole do not mean to be hurtful or mean...

Looking forward to my 1st Mother’s Day What a joy! I am so excited to be getting ready to celebrate my first Mother's Day. I have been thinking for a while about how I wanted to celebrate this year. Last...

We all know there have been so many downers the last few months. And, I'm sorry to say, this isn't your positive outlook post. I'm sad. And while there are so many more serious things I could be writing...