There isn’t a formal definition of Mom Burnout, but in general doctors, psychologists, therapists, and other parenting specialists recognize mom burnout as a state of mental, emotional, and physical exhaustion associated with parenting and the tasks of parenting. What does “mom burnout” look like in real life? What are other (more physical) symptoms of “mom …
We discussed why we think it is important to talk with kids about God (here), but how do you do it? Where do you start? Meet them where they are. Read them stories about God and talk about Him. Sing children’s Bible songs or listen to worship music with your kids. Let them play with …
Most people will probably agree that it’s important to talk to children about God and teach them about God, but what does the Bible tell us about why it’s important? Deuteronomy 6:4-7 “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these …
By the second and third books of the Bible we’re already hearing God’s thoughts about mothers. Mothers are to be honored and revered. “Honor your father and your mother,” Exodus 20:12 and “Every one of you shall revere his mother and his father.” Leviticus 19:3 Yes, God is speaking about fathers too. But He doesn’t …
We realize that our relationship is not necessarily the norm. You won’t find a lot of mother-in-law and daughter-in-law teams in most businesses, and maybe especially in podcasts. Add to that the fact that we discuss subjects that are notorious points of contention and the fact that we love each other and get along means …
Every year, I try to help Santa out by finding the best stocking stuffers. Of course there are the staples like toothbrushes and socks, but I also try to round out the stocking with a mixture of fun or funny items with practical but unexpected gifts. Here is a list of everything going into the …
Slumber Parties Under the Christmas Tree It isn’t really original, but sleeping by the Christmas tree is a time honored tradition in our home. This year might be the first in about 21-22 years that nobody will sleep by the tree. We used to do our Christmas Tree Sleepover the night we decorated the tree. …
It’s the moment you spend nine months dreaming about. You have visions of yourself soft and glowing in your new role as a mother. You’re dressed in cozy cream colored loungewear, your hair perfectly in place, as you sit rocking your babe while looking at them adoringly as you sing soft lullabies and coo words …
Dressed in their Christmas jammies, time stands still. It’s as if they’ve never moved out, never gone away to school or started families and real life adulting. In their Christmas jammies next to the tree, they are just my little Christmas loving children again, festive and happy and excitedly waiting to celebrate. The “kids” put …