You’ve said those phrases a million times, “Are you listening to me?” “Look at mommy in the eyes” and “What did I just say?” Listening is one of the most important life skills we can equip our children with. It will undoubtedly impact every relationship they will ever pursue, cultivate, or invest in. Yet, so many parents admit they feel like… View Post
Relationships are never easy, not if they are authentic and real, at least. I was sitting doing the dishes and heard some arguing in the other room. My ears perked up, and I thought to myself, let them work it out themselves, this is good practice. Then I heard yelling–ANGRY yelling. As I quietly walked to the edge of the… View Post
One of the most frequent requests I get is a for a list of parenting books. In some regards, this is a tough question simply because there are so many good books out there that have impacted my life personally and my perspective on my responsibility, role, and high calling as a mother! It is hard for me to exercise self-control… View Post
That’s right, we have started a family VLOG! I am very excited to share with you about WHY we have started this family project. 1. It’s our new family project (producers vs. consumers) Remember when my visionary husband, Isaac, had a BIG idea to plant a vineyard with our kids? Our oldest child was only a smidgen over seven years old, but… View Post
Laptops, cell phones, tablets, and computer screens have all improved our lives, right? Or maybe not. As a mom of seven, who has teenagers, as well as a baby, I’ve experienced what parenthood is like with and without technology. When I compare my mothering experience back then to how it is today, I see and experience a challenge today that… View Post