by Ashley Eiler As a mother in this generation, there is so much pressure to provide a perfect experience for each of our children during their childhood. Not only are we faced with social media presence to remind us that we do or don’t have a certain talent, but we are constantly faced with the …
Raising TEENS
Interview with Wynter Pitts
I am so delighted for you to meet my friend Wynter! We were exhibiting just tables away at the dotMOM conference and it was pure delight to meet her. She was just getting her magazine out to moms of girls and we learned that we share a passion for growing families closer to God. We …
Reader Spotlight – Michelle Myers
Reader Spotlight is one of my favorite series here on Lil Light O’ Mine. It’s a chance for me to spotlight the readers that come here so often – that write! My regular contributors are dear friends, but there are mounds of awesome moms out there – stories, insights, ideas and tales that need to …
Real Deal – Meet Paige Knudsen
I want you to meet my friends, the contributors of this blog. They are the real deal. I didn’t ask them to be on here because they have the biggest following or the biggest book deals – I asked them because they are the real deal. Enjoy meeting Paige today! – Courtney Meet Paige Knudsen What …
Lighthouses – Jordan’s Cookies
Have you seen these outstanding teens? This series has become one of my favorite things on here. It’s a chance for our kids to read about great role models. And, for parents to gain insight from the parents who raised them. I too want to raise a child that is a beacon of light in this world. …
My Advice For Teenagers and Technology
by new contributor Karen Stubbs Throughout history, teenagers have always been influenced by culture, music, and peers. Now, with the acceleration of technology, our teenagers are being influenced in ways that are seemingly out of control. With technology, our teens can search any and every subject under the sun, within seconds. Teens are now …
Reflect Jesus to Them
by Paige Knudsen “i effing hate you. you mean nothing to me. you’re not my real mama. i want to tear up the adoption papers.” it was 2009. my friend is a modern day saint. she is. she advocates for the orphan. she travels world wide & encourages adoptive families. she works in a very …
Lighthouses – Cole Henderson
If you are new to the Lighthouses Series, let me catch you up. It’s my chance to highlight young people (preteens to teens) that who are making great choices and lighting up their world. The post will feature young men and women who are already a beacon of light in their community. They might be …