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
How to Say “NO” When EVERYONE Else is Saying “YES!”
Dear Young Mom, Oh, you've heard it..... ""Why can't I???????" "Why does Johnny get to and I don’t?! “ “How come I have to pay for my own cell phone and Cindy doesn’t? “ "Why do I have chores when my friends get to chill and go to the beach? They NEVER do ANYTHING!" "Why?" "Why?" "WHY?????" Oh, young mom, if you're anything like me, you probably tire of answering these questions. In fact, you probably empathize with my parents' generation that answered, "Because I said so." And the case Continue Reading
Teaching Children about God’s Laws & Love
Dear Young Mom, Over the weekend, Chris and I visited an amazing green market bustling with oodles of vendors with fresh and organic fares. The sun was beaming down as the crowds of people, dogs and strollers dodged the blazing sun (we're in South Florida where it still reaches a roasting 88+ degrees). :) Row after row, vendors displayed their products and patrons scooped them up! There was a happy buzz among the crowd. Until we turned a corner and heard preaching through a megaphone. Continue Reading