Here’s my blog plan for the year. If you’re trying to “grow” your blog or business – do the opposite. I’m going to post when I feel like it – or actually when God wants me to. 🙂 I have LOVED this space! And I have just learned that it can consume your mind. You …
Discipline/Behavior
I cried over a banana split
Just the other day, each child had a friend over and I took them to get ice cream. So, I was feeling like mother of the year. A playdate AND ice cream. However, the day was getting long and the complaints were getting to me. They needed more snacks. They needed a different song. And …
I lost it! On a Sunday!
by Rachel Faulkner Brown I lost my junk going to church Sunday! I mean what it is about going to church that brings out the demons in our car? Can I get an amen?! I was worn smack out before we even got to the parking lot and we had brought a friend …
Am I Praising Too Much?
by Rachel Faulkner Brown Y’all…I’m outta control on praising my kids! It sounds nuts, but it is a problem! Brushing their teeth has become a chance for me to admonish my amazement at their accomplishment! A forward roll is like winning the gold! Pouring their own chocolate almond milk without spilling it is like …
Dads, We Need You
This review of my book on Amazon really impacted me. This is just a portion of his remarks. “I highly recommend this book for parents who want to instill the above virtues to their kids in a fun and engaging manner. I only wished that she would also address this to Dad’s. Everything in this …
Let’s Be Unnatural
by Rachel Faulkner Brown Y’all I gotta be honest. I’m a lecturer. I don’t even know what that really means, but I know this…I am usually laughing way less than I want to when it comes to my kids. But, I want to laugh more. I really do. So this is a place where …
Leading My Lion by Joy Thomas
Are you similar to or different than each of your kids? How is that working out for you? What have you learned to relate to and reach them? I really want to know. I am in the THICK of this struggle at this very moment. Laid back Jack. That’s me. And pretty much, …
Ask Izzy! Part 2
by Lindsey aka Izzy Happy Wednesday! Welcome back to Ask Izzy! If you are new, start here with Part 1 for ground rules and get to know why on earth – Courtney’s longtime baby-sitter would be offering you tips for your family. My heart is to help families function better together and I adore kids. …