Category Archives: Parenting

Third Thursday Blog Hop: No More Perfect Days

Today is our Third Thursday Blog Hop where you get to interact with other mom bloggers who are discussing the topic of the day: No More Perfect Days.  As a mom, I like to have my ducks in a row. … Continue reading

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Embracing The Imperfections of Real Life Motherhood–Day 2

Yesterday and today I’m partnering with Focus on the Family to bring you two 30 minute radio programs of encouragement! If you missed yesterday’s program, you can listen to part one HERE.  Today you can listen to part two of our … Continue reading

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Embracing The Imperfections of Real-Life Motherhood

Today and tomorrow I’m partnering with Focus on the Family to bring you two 30 minute radio programs of encouragement! You can listen to part one online HERE. If you’re dropping by from the Focus on the Family website, welcome! … Continue reading

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Happy Mother’s Day!

This video made me smile!  I hope it makes you smile, too!   Happy Mother’s Day to all of you wonderful moms! (If you my posts by email, click here to watch the video.)

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The Heart of the Matter

Today’s guest post comes to us from Tina Hollenbeck who serves with Dr. Kathy Koch at Celebrate Kids.  With Mother’s Day right around the corner, I believe Tina’s post captures the heart of every mom.  **************************************************************** A few days ago, … Continue reading

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A Community of Resources

I had the privilege of spending the weekend with 200 of the most wonderful women of Crossline Church in California.  They titled their weekend women’s retreat “No More Ms. Perfect,” and we dug into the “No More Perfect…” message all … Continue reading

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More resources for teens and parents of teens

Last week I shared some resources for teen girls. In response to that post, my friend and fellow author and speaker, Carla Link, shared some more books for teens and parents of teens that I wanted to share with you. … Continue reading

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Life With Little Ones

With a son-in-law in Afghanistan, our daughter and 8-month-old granddaughter are living in our home. We’re navigating diapers, bottles, and the needs of an infant once again! No matter what anyone says, when you have children newborn through two years, … Continue reading

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Q & A Day: My child is questioning his sexuality

Dear Jill, I am writing you with a heavy heart. My 15-year-old questions his sexuality. He has been making it known for several months now that he is confused. What am I to do? Where do I go for answers? … Continue reading

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Do You Struggle With Patience?

Today’s guest post is from Susan Merrill, who serves as the President of iMom.  Susan is a workshop speaker at the 2013 Hearts at Home conferences. This picture was snapped of the two of us at the National conference in … Continue reading

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