Mothering

Preparing for the New Baby: How a Large Family Gets Ready

January 24, 2012

By Contributing Writer, Brandy Ferguson
As a homeschooling mom of seven, and now getting ready to meet our eighth son in a matter of days, I've never been busier in my life!
With so much on my to-do list added to my already full schedule, I admit to having moments of brief panic in which I think [...]

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Basic Necessities for a New Baby

January 20, 2012

Written by Natalie Klejwa, Contributing Writer
I'm not a child expert or anything. I've had a few babies. I've learned over the years that there is a lot of paraphernalia out there you could purchase or register for to get ready for your new family member, but most of it is completely unnecessary and a total [...]

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My Journey to Burnout and Back: A One Year Update

December 8, 2011

It was nearly one year ago that I first began to share about my experience with burnout.
Last January, I shared very candidly about the circumstances and lifestyle choices I had made that had pushed me to a place of spiritual, mental and physical breakdown. It was undoubtedly one of the hardest times of my life, and [...]

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Seven Strategies for Having More Productive Days

November 11, 2011

 
Written by Natalie Klejwa, Contributing Writer
Ever wake up in the morning overwhelmed with all that needs to get done that day?  You want to pull those covers over your head and pretend those loads of laundry, that dirty kitchen, and those hungry children aren't waiting for you.  I've been there too many times to count.
Other [...]

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Why I Need Grace

October 18, 2011

Written by Kate Tietje, Contributing Writer
Last month, I wrote about dealing with challenging behavior.  I wrote out my absolute best intentions in that post -- how everything would be in a perfect world.  I'd be happy and patient and I'd mete out discipline lovingly, and there would never be any yelling or crying in my [...]

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How Do You Deal With Challenging Behavior? (An Attitude Check for Moms)

September 20, 2011

Written by Kate Tietje, Contributing Writer
There was one morning early in my third pregnancy when I was still exhausted and I was attempting to sleep just a little more after my kids got up.  I would leave my bedroom door open so I could hear them, and they would go get a snack.  Most of [...]

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Depression During Pregnancy: My Experience

September 16, 2011

This post is not intended to diagnose or treat any symptoms.  If you feel this is something you are dealing with, it’s very important that you talk to your doctor or midwife about it as soon as possible.
Typically when women find out they are pregnant, there is excitement and anticipation for their [...]

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So, Mornings… How Are They Going for You?

August 29, 2011

Have you met my friend, Kat? Allow me to introduce you...

She makes a ball cap look great.
She loves Tex-Mex food (me, too- except I live in Canada. Drat.)
She actually has a chin-up bar in one of the doorways in her home, and every time she walks by, she does a chin-up.
She is one of the coolest [...]

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A Heart For Adoption

August 26, 2011

Written by Beth Corcoran, Contributing Writer
Adoption is a topic that is very near and dear to my heart.  And for some time now, I’ve been itching to share my story and my unique family with you.  Today I get the chance!
I have been blessed to be part of an amazing and unique body of Believers [...]

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Why Every Moment Matters When You’re a Mom (and Giveaway Winners!)

August 13, 2011

Find me this week over at Raising Homemakers, where I share how a difficult loss this summer has encouraged me not to waste a moment of the time that I have as a mother.
Winners of My Buttered Life eBook
We've got some winners for the popular ebook giveaway last week. My Buttered Life is a short [...]

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