Moving with a toddler was not at the top of my bucket list. Moving with a toddler we adopted less than a year ago sounded terrifying. Yet here we are, post-move and settling into our new home. Or, at least, attempting to. After my research and thinking about our recent move, I came up with […]
We attempt to practice some version of attachment-based or trust-based parenting (like what is presented in The Connected Child). There are days that I feel like a parenting rock star. I am patient and use creative strategies to teach appropriate behavior in ways that leave my boy feeling loved. Today was not one of those
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For us, Easter is not just another holiday. In the same way that I wanted to start important traditions for Advent and the Christmas season, I want my sons to grow up learning about why we celebrate Easter. Here are some of the best Christ-centered Easter activities for toddlers that I’ve found, including activities and
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Hebrews 12:2, used to be the tagline for this blog, and is one of the sources for the Christianese phrase, “just look to Jesus!” It was my hope to encourage all busy moms to keep their eyes on Christ. But, what does this really mean? What does it mean, practically, to look to Jesus? Why
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When we were in process for our son’s adoption, I spent time searching for the perfect toddler schedule. I’ve mentioned before that my plan did not go as expected, but it is true that a general routine is helpful for little ones. Over time I developed a stay at home mom schedule and a better
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Update: Giveaway has ended The adoption wait is a roller-coaster of emotions, with hopeful adoptive parents trying to expedite as much of the process as possible, but ultimately discovering that so much is out of their hands. I have briefly hinted at these emotions, but it would take several posts to explain the fear, joy,
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Note: If you’ve read my first three posts about my journey to motherhood, then this story will be familiar to you. I pray you find additional encouragement to pursue God’s plan for your life. I sat in the church sanctuary for evening service, listening to several couples tell unique stories of God’s plan to
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This is our first Valentine’s Day with our son! We are planning on staying home since the holiday falls in the middle of the week this year. Even though my son is young and we will be at home, I still want to make the holiday special. Although it may just seem like another commercialized
When one of us is having a hard time demonstrating love, my husband or I will jokingly say, “bend it out!” This catchy phase has been a part of our vocabulary since we were engaged. In preparing for marriage, we read the book This Momentary Marriage by John Piper. Each week, we would discuss a
On January 1st, I started a Digital Detox Challenge. If you have not heard about it, click here to check out the challenge page. Over the last four weeks, I have learned a great deal about myself and my habits. Here is a glimpse into my pre-challenge phone usage: When the phone buzzes, I automatically
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