Mothering

Taking Care of Mom After Baby’s Arrival

March 27, 2012

By Contributing Writer Brandy Ferguson
Most moms will admit that those first few weeks after giving birth are the most challenging, and as a mom of a newborn myself, in spite of the fact that he's our eighth, I am no exception. Due to new demands of caring for a tiny baby and trying to figure [...]

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4 Ways to Take the Drudgery Out of Motherhood

March 6, 2012

The following is a guest post written by Jamie Martin of Steady Mom and Simple Homeschool.
Nobody ever said motherhood would be easy, yet I'm probably not the only one who has found that some seasons challenge us beyond what we anticipated. Did we really know what we were signing up for? Are monotony and the [...]

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The Titus 2 Woman: Encourager of New Moms

March 5, 2012

Guest Post by Andrea Green of The Greenbacks Gal
Last year, when Stephanie confessed her feelings of being overloaded and overwhelmed, I knew exactly how she felt and my heart cried out for her. Although my girls are now teenagers, those years of raising young children remain one of the most difficult periods of my life. [...]

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Postpartum Rest and Recovery Tips (From a Mama Who Learned the Hard Way)

February 17, 2012

Written by Natalie Klejwa, Contributing Writer
The following question came in my e-mail box a couple of months ago:
I am a mother of a one-year-old girl, and I am due with our second in June 2012. :)
After I had my daughter, I was told to rest when I came home from the birthing center. Instead, I [...]

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The Nursing Basket: A Breastfeeding Mother’s Help

February 13, 2012

Written by Courtney, Contributing Writer
The birth of a new baby brings an abundance of joy and excitement...and lots of rest, for both mom and baby. Frequent nursing keeps a new mother from extending herself too much, forcing her to sit down and relax often. In those first weeks, it's important for a new mother to [...]

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Let’s Talk: Should You Allow Your Kids to Eat Junk at Birthday Parties?

February 6, 2012

Here's the scenario: Your young son or daughter has been invited to a friend's birthday party. You know this family to some degree and are aware that their eating standards aren't the same as your family's.
The party will likely include white-sugar and food-dye cake, chips, pop and candy in the goodie bag, all foods which [...]

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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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