Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Guest Post by Lisa Brown} There have been seasons in my life where I have had more time on my own than with friends or family. Friends move away or life gets busy. Disagreements happen and hearts are … [Read more...]
The Blessing of A Son: 30 Days of Raising Boys Series
Many moms of boys would probably say they wanted their son. Most would say they love their son-hopefully all. But, would you ever say you need your son? I need my son’s help and leadership in my home. … [Read more...]
The Power of a Mother’s Presence
As a child, I don't remember a day where my mom was not there. I am told my mom had to put me in a home daycare for a week after I was born, so she could transition from day shift to night shift. I was home with her all day, and my dad was home at night when she had to work. She basically did not sleep. Can you imagine? Maybe you sacrifice your sleep to be present in your … [Read more...]
9 Tips for Teaching Children to Obey
Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Guest Post by Jenn Gigowski} Ephesians6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; I don't know about your children, but my son hadn't yet received the … [Read more...]
Teaching Children to Be Thankful {Free Printable}
We need to be better about saying grace before meals in our house. It is something that my husband and I have been wanting to teach the kids for a while. A combination of trying to keep up with our kids and also the fact that neither my husband or I grew up saying grace before regular meals has left us unsuccessful at making sure we say grace with the kids at dinner. I created … [Read more...]
For the Moms Who Had Abortions at Planned Parenthood
Have you seen the videos? Adults actually discussing selling baby parts, to the highest bidder. Babies who were not wanted, were not viewed as valuable just moments before suddenly became worth something after their lives had been terminated. We live in a strange world. I do not understand it all, but I think we need to talk about the group many are not discussing in this … [Read more...]
Wanting to Feel Like A Successful Mom
I often have days where I question EVERYTHING about my parenting approach. Usually these are the days when tantrums begin as soon as we get out of bed, milk gets spilled at least twice, and the Lego mess is almost too much to take. Then, there are days when things just work. My children have moments where they play well together, use their manners and even reward me with praise … [Read more...]
Why Do Moms Obsess About Me Time?
I am over it! Despite the advice, convincing, and suggestions of others, I just can't worry about it any more. It is a trap-to fall into obsession of me time that everyone says we need to have as our focus. Well, I am not worrying about it any more. … [Read more...]
Complete Guide for Stay-at-Home Moms: When You Need to Connect in Faith
I need to connect in faith with other stay-at-home moms who love God. I would not be the mom that I am without my faith in God. With Jesus' example of self-sacrifice and service to others, I have a source of strength and a mission for my motherhood. It is not about me; it is about what I can do because of Him. I know not all moms are believers, or even subscribe to a … [Read more...]
Complete Guide for Stay-at-Home Moms: Marriage
So, I don't like to admit it, but I am not a perfect wife... Phew! Full disclosure takes a load off!! :) Viewing marriage as a work in progress helps me remember that we are in this together, he and I. It's important to note that I could not be a stay-at-home mom without him. We are a partnership, splitting the work of a house and family, sharing in this effort, … [Read more...]
Complete Guide for Stay-at-Home Moms: Child Loss and Miscarriage
Child loss and miscarriage is something I grew up with. It was part of my childhood. My parents lost a baby 10 days after he was born. Justin, was 1 1/2 years younger than I and considering that my mom had a c-section, she had to recover from that surgical birth longer than her baby was alive. My parents had Justin cremated, and he was always with us, in his little box, … [Read more...]
Can Babies Be Bad News?
Until my twin pregnancy, I never thought pregnancy and a baby were anything other than blessings. They are gifts from God, rewards one verse calls them. That is what I thought until we traveled down the road of genetic testing with the twins. I still remember the phone call like it happened yesterday: "Hello, may I speak with Mrs. Erickson?" "Yes, this is … [Read more...]