Recently I was very saddened to watch as a mother made mean, ugly threatening faces to her young son, while sticking her finger in his face and scolding him. I felt so bad for the child as I looked on and saw this mom who was ranting and raving at him, while pointing her finger at him in an intimidating… Read More
Moms, Be Careful What You Say!
Recently I was talking with my 20 year old daughter who is home from college for the summer. As we were talking, she said something that made me sit up and pay attention! She said: “I find myself saying things all the time that I used to hear you say, Mom.” Wow – I have to say that the thought… Read More
3 Positives of Being an Over-Reactive Mom
Recently I shared my struggles with being an over-reactive Mom in a post titled: Are You An Over-Reactive Mom? I love how God continues to teach and give help when He is working on my heart in a specific area. I was so excited Sunday night when our pastor announced the title sermon! He gave an excellent message that addressed… Read More
7 Tips for When Your Child Has Been Mistreated
As parents, one of the most difficult things to deal with is a situation in which others treat your child, or teen/young adult, unfairly. I don’t know about you, but it kind of brings out the mother bear in me, and I want to rush in, rage, and attack. However, that obviously isn’t the best way to handle the problem!… Read More
Six Family Principles to Live By
Many problems in our homes, and in our parenting could and would be avoided if we simply made Biblical family principles to live by. Living our life based on Godly principles means that many decisions are already made for us before we ever face the decisions. I love these two quotes by Dr. James Dobson: “The old principles derived from… Read More
We’re Havin’ Family Fun!
There is SO much fun and excitement going on for me right now! It’s going to be a “busy with wonderful things summer!” What could makes things any more wonderful than spending time with your family? To me, family time trumps everything else! And fortunately for me, my excitement and busyness is all family centered and related. It can’t get… Read More
GRAND PRIZE COMING!!
The final giveaway and GRAND PRIZE for our LITTLE LADS & LADIES OF VIRTUE launch, has been delayed due to illness. I’m sorry for the delay, but want you to know that is IS coming, and it WILL BE WORTH THE WAIT. (“All good things are worth the wait!”) I will send out a new post, and also put a… Read More
A Mother’s Influence
Since this is Mother’s Day weekend, I thought it would be good for us to remember the profound influence we have as mothers! Sometimes we get so caught up in the everyday, mundane duties of caring for our children and our home, that we FORGET that what we are doing is of eternal value. We get to shape and mold our… Read More
5 Things That Lead Kids to Rebellion – Part 4
In my last three posts, we have covered the first 4 things that often lead kids to rebellion: Our own resistance to authority, allowing passive rebellion, lack of training, and improper correction. If you missed them, you can read them here: 5 Things That Lead Kids to Rebellion – Part 1 5 Things That Lead Kids to Rebellion – Part… Read More
PURITY PACKAGE – GIVEAWAY 1
Giveaway #1: PURITY BUNDLE valued at $50!! Giveaway runs from Thursday May 8 – Saturday May 10 This purity bundle includes SEVEN books from our Purity Store: Parenting for Purity The Purity Principle Dating: Is It Worth the Risk? Apples of Gold 7 Royal Laws of Courtship Stay In The Castle For more information about LITTLE LADS & LADIES OF… Read More