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In Response to the ALS #IceBucketChallenge

I'm not one to respond to topics that fill my Facebook feed...but this one is personal. I'm sure you've seen it...celebrities and maybe even some of your friends dumping buckets of ice water on their heads to raise awareness and funds for ALS. In the past few weeks, the ALS Association has seen ... View Post

Walking Your Child Through Disappointment

We try so hard to create the perfect life for our children. We protect them from bumps and bruises as they take their first steps, we help them find activities they can do well, and we steer them away from risky things. But as much as we try to keep them inside our protective bubble, at some point, ... View Post

How to Talk to Your Kids About World Events

The turmoil and suffering in the Middle East right now can be enough to make your mama heart feel like it’s going to break into pieces. You know your own kids can’t handle the weight of the information we’re all seeing in our news feeds, but you also want them to be prepared with God’s perspective ... View Post

Who is Influencing Your Children?

School is starting, and one of my favorite memories of the beginning of each school year is catching up with all of those friends I didn’t see over summer break. The first few days of school were a great reunion of sorts, with tales of vacations and days at the pool. I want Henry to have those same ... View Post