Dear Young Mom, You're doing great. My guess is that you probably don't know how good you're doing. Think about it for a minute. You're providing warm hugs, encouraging smiles, and priceless memories for your children. As they pitter patter around you, growing through each stage of life, you offer kind words, warm embraces and rewarding laughter as they delight and challenge you. I hope you are giving yourself credit for the positive impact you are making on your Continue Reading
A Thanksgiving Video
Happy Thanksgiving! We have so much to be grateful for. If we're honest, the list is endless. Life. Breathe. Love. Smiles. I am so grateful for each one of you as you stop by and share your world with me as you read, comment, and link up your articles. Each one of you is an encouragement to me! Thank you for your time and how you spur me on. I hope that you are equally blessed by the time you spend here. As we step into the Thanksgiving season I pray that you are enjoying Continue Reading
How to Teach Gratitude
Dear Young Mom, Does it amaze you that sometimes your little one has no clue (and doesn't care) how much you do for him/her? And he/she still wants more?????How can they not be grateful???!!!! Oh, parenting can be draining for sure. Bear in mind that parenting season is quick. I remember thinking: the days were lonnnnnng, but the years flew by. My mother-in-law continually reminded me that these "were the best" years and not to wish them away. That made me slow down a bit and enjoy the Continue Reading
Thanksgiving Traditions That Inspire Thankfulness
Dear Young Mom, Can you believe it's November already?! Time sure does fly - especially when you're buried in parenting and juggling home management on top of life in general. Even so, for many of us, November signifies the beginning of the holidays and a time of benevolence and heartwarming kindnesses between family and friends. Turning the calendar and seeing "November" can also well up inside of you a sense of pressure to "perform" to make memories for your family. Though many moms Continue Reading