Carrie Bevell Partridge

Family

Hard Conversations

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Hard conversations are part of life. And for those of us who really don’t like confrontation, these conversations can be extremely taxing. The easy way out would be just to avoid them altogether–to “keep the peace”–, but we all know…

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Pain and Perspective

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A few Saturdays ago, I had big plans for the day. I had a huge to-do list, since our big yard sale/fundraiser for our adoption was just a week away. I had items to gather, donations to sort, errands to…

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Adoption

Our Family Is Growing

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A few years ago, Kevin and I began to feel that we should expand our family. It’s not that we thought that having three kids wasn’t enough. We weren’t bored. We weren’t missing the baby days. Rather, we felt compelled…

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Family

Now Entering the Teen Years

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It’s official. I am now the parent of a teenager. My daughter Callie turns 13 this month, and I can hardly believe it. Just like every other parent in the world, I find myself wondering where the time went. I…

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Family

Boy, Oh Boy!

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LEGOs, comic books, football, video games…These all have two things in common. (1) I have never had much to do with them. (2) My son is crazy about them. Caleb Partridge is my only son, and he’s sandwiched between two…

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Family

It Takes a Village

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I used to kind-of laugh at the saying “It takes a village to raise a child.” But that was before I became a mother and realized how true that statement is. I, for one, could never make it through motherhood…

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Family

A Tough Break

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“Mama, come quick! Callie hurt her arm!,” Katie ran to tell me. Our family was attending an M-Braves game with another family, and the kids had gone off to play in the grass behind center field. Since I was in…

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Family

A Brand New Baby

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I got to hold a newborn baby (my niece) the other day, and I was reminded that there really is nothing else in the world that quite compares. I mean, it’s a whole new person right there in your hands!…

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Family

The Trouble with Facebook – or – My Lack of Confidence in Parenting Publicly

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I’m the first one to admit how much I love Facebook. But I’ll also admit that I’m glad it wasn’t even around (except for college students) when my kids were babies and toddlers. While there is truth to the idea…

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My Other Children

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Have I ever mentioned I have two children besides Callie, Caleb, and Katie? They’re quite a bit furrier than my other three kids, and they each have four legs. Rico and Toby are their names, and even though they are…

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"Carrie's 'Growth Spurts' column, which ran in Parents & Kids Magazine for nearly a decade, could make you laugh and cry (sometimes at the same time) but always rang true and always had a bit of wisdom for our readers. She consistently provided parents with anecdotes from her family life, which ultimately led to beautiful, and sometimes difficult, lessons learned."

Gretchen - Owner/Publisher, Parents & Kids Media; Author, Organize Your Life! - Mississippi

Carrie Bevell Partridge

2020-02-27T15:51:09+00:00

"Carrie's 'Growth Spurts' column, which ran in Parents & Kids Magazine for nearly a decade, could make you laugh and cry (sometimes at the same time) but always rang true and always had a bit of wisdom for our readers. She consistently provided parents with anecdotes from her family life, which ultimately led to beautiful, and sometimes difficult, lessons learned." Gretchen - Owner/Publisher, Parents & Kids Media; Author, Organize Your Life! - Mississippi

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“As one who is not yet privileged to be a mama, yet hopes beyond all hopes to someday be a mama, and potentially through the avenue of adopting an older child - I found Carrie’s writing to be really helpful.”

Kathryn - Curriculum Specialist, LifeWay - Texas

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2020-02-27T15:56:35+00:00

“As one who is not yet privileged to be a mama, yet hopes beyond all hopes to someday be a mama, and potentially through the avenue of adopting an older child - I found Carrie’s writing to be really helpful.” Kathryn - Curriculum Specialist, LifeWay - Texas

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"Carrie writes with heart and conviction for today's parents. Her writing communicates essential information while also providing inspirational wisdom from her years of parenting experience. When you read Carrie's words, you're inspired to be a better parent, grandparent, or any type of Christian role model for our children."

Cheryl - Mother of 3; Grandmother of 6; Author; Journalist; Adjunct Professor, University of Alabama; Coordinator, Southern Christian Writers Conference - Alabama

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2020-02-27T16:26:01+00:00

"Carrie writes with heart and conviction for today's parents. Her writing communicates essential information while also providing inspirational wisdom from her years of parenting experience. When you read Carrie's words, you're inspired to be a better parent, grandparent, or any type of Christian role model for our children." Cheryl - Mother of 3; Grandmother of 6; Author; Journalist; Adjunct Professor, University of Alabama; Coordinator, Southern Christian Writers Conference - Alabama

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"Carrie is such a talented writer. I am in awe at how well she can put all of those emotions into words. She is real, raw, and nothing less than amazing. What a blessing she is to her readers and her family."

Fanasy - Mother of 5 - Mississippi

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2020-05-05T21:51:18+00:00

"Carrie is such a talented writer. I am in awe at how well she can put all of those emotions into words. She is real, raw, and nothing less than amazing. What a blessing she is to her readers and her family." Fanasy - Mother of 5 - Mississippi

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"Parenting is most definitely a sanctifying process, and we all need to be encouraged and edified in the midst of it. In Carrie's writings, she is doing a great job of just that."

Nan - Mother of 2, Former Children's Ministry Director - Arkansas

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2020-02-26T20:19:58+00:00

"Parenting is most definitely a sanctifying process, and we all need to be encouraged and edified in the midst of it. In Carrie's writings, she is doing a great job of just that." Nan - Mother of 2, Former Children's Ministry Director - Arkansas

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"Carrie’s writing is a gifted blend of both wisdom and humor. Her stories of faith, marriage, and family life have not only encouraged my heart, but also challenged me and motivated me as a wife and mother. Her deep reflection takes voice in her writing, and often leaves me feeling strengthened in my spiritual walk."

Christy - Mother of 4, Teacher - Georgia

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2020-02-26T20:25:35+00:00

"Carrie’s writing is a gifted blend of both wisdom and humor. Her stories of faith, marriage, and family life have not only encouraged my heart, but also challenged me and motivated me as a wife and mother. Her deep reflection takes voice in her writing, and often leaves me feeling strengthened in my spiritual walk." Christy - Mother of 4, Teacher - Georgia

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"Carrie is a gifted writer and full of wisdom about marriage and family!"

Julie - Mother of 6, Adoptive Parent, Teacher - Virginia

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2020-02-26T20:43:18+00:00

"Carrie is a gifted writer and full of wisdom about marriage and family!" Julie - Mother of 6, Adoptive Parent, Teacher - Virginia

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“Carrie shares the highs and lows, the good and bad, of being married, being a parent, and most importantly, all from the perspective of being a Christ-follower. Her writing has a great flow and conveys truth and emotions that draw her readers in. Fresh, honest insights on all things ‘family.’”

Ben - Father of 2, Discipleship and Ministries Pastor - Mississippi

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2020-02-27T17:11:33+00:00

“Carrie shares the highs and lows, the good and bad, of being married, being a parent, and most importantly, all from the perspective of being a Christ-follower. Her writing has a great flow and conveys truth and emotions that draw her readers in. Fresh, honest insights on all things ‘family.’” Ben - Father of 2, Discipleship and Ministries Pastor - Mississippi

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"Carrie’s writing really inspires me. The thoughtfulness in her parenting articles leaves me daydreaming of becoming a mom someday. She’s also someone I feel like I could go to with any questions I have about anything marriage or family related. Working with Carrie in person is even more of a privilege than reading her writing."

Rhyan - Columnist, Parents & Kids Magazine - Mississippi

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2020-03-02T16:12:17+00:00

"Carrie’s writing really inspires me. The thoughtfulness in her parenting articles leaves me daydreaming of becoming a mom someday. She’s also someone I feel like I could go to with any questions I have about anything marriage or family related. Working with Carrie in person is even more of a privilege than reading her writing." Rhyan - Columnist, Parents & Kids Magazine - Mississippi

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“Carrie’s writing is honest and real. She shares her own journey of growth vulnerably, inviting others to grow, too. She invites readers into a journey to grow and learn.”

Christina - Mother of 3; Adoptive Parent; Former Foster Parent; Founder, End It For Good; Foster Care Advocate - Mississippi

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2020-03-10T17:35:03+00:00

“Carrie’s writing is honest and real. She shares her own journey of growth vulnerably, inviting others to grow, too. She invites readers into a journey to grow and learn.” Christina - Mother of 3; Adoptive Parent; Former Foster Parent; Founder, End It For Good; Foster Care Advocate - Mississippi

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"I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to read Carrie’s articles for most of my parenting life. Having the privilege of calling her a friend for decades now, I trust her to be honest, practical, witty, and encouraging. I’m thankful for her gift of weaving words together to tell stories that connect with her readers."

Julie - Mother of 3; Adoptive Parent; Director, Hearts of Compassion - Mississippi

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2020-03-02T16:39:37+00:00

"I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to read Carrie’s articles for most of my parenting life. Having the privilege of calling her a friend for decades now, I trust her to be honest, practical, witty, and encouraging. I’m thankful for her gift of weaving words together to tell stories that connect with her readers." Julie - Mother of 3; Adoptive Parent; Director, Hearts of Compassion - Mississippi

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"Carrie’s writing has always inspired me. Her wisdom shines through in very practical ways. I feel challenged, inspired, and like I’m not alone in what I’m going through as a wife and mother. Her empathetic voice makes me feel encouraged and supported as I celebrate the joys and take on the challenges in my life."

Christy - Mother of 3 - Texas

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2020-03-02T16:43:55+00:00

"Carrie’s writing has always inspired me. Her wisdom shines through in very practical ways. I feel challenged, inspired, and like I’m not alone in what I’m going through as a wife and mother. Her empathetic voice makes me feel encouraged and supported as I celebrate the joys and take on the challenges in my life." Christy - Mother of 3 - Texas

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"When reading about Carrie's next mom revelation, you end up reliving it yourself. It is quite the experience. There are tears, there is laughter... Next come the personal observations floating to the surface, and, of course, the necessary reevaluation of your own experiences with loved ones. And then, undeniably, there is the encouragement - the most delightful part, the icing on the cake, the reminder every tired, sleep-deprived, and overwhelmed mama needs to hear."

Dasha - Mother of 2; Managing Editor, Parents & Kids Magazine; Teacher - Mississippi

Carrie Bevell Partridge

2020-03-02T16:51:21+00:00

"When reading about Carrie's next mom revelation, you end up reliving it yourself. It is quite the experience. There are tears, there is laughter... Next come the personal observations floating to the surface, and, of course, the necessary reevaluation of your own experiences with loved ones. And then, undeniably, there is the encouragement - the most delightful part, the icing on the cake, the reminder every tired, sleep-deprived, and overwhelmed mama needs to hear." Dasha - Mother of 2; Managing Editor, Parents & Kids Magazine; Teacher - Mississippi

https://carriebevellpartridge.com/testimonials/1431/

"Carrie uses her gift of writing to share experiences that make us feel less alone as wives and mothers. Whether she is sharing a thoughtful reflection or an inspiring idea, her authenticity and vulnerability make the reader feel as if they are having a conversation with an old friend."

Ashley - Mother of 3; Professor, Mississippi College - Mississippi

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2020-03-02T17:02:55+00:00

"Carrie uses her gift of writing to share experiences that make us feel less alone as wives and mothers. Whether she is sharing a thoughtful reflection or an inspiring idea, her authenticity and vulnerability make the reader feel as if they are having a conversation with an old friend." Ashley - Mother of 3; Professor, Mississippi College - Mississippi

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"Carrie’s writing is a voice of peace and calm in the midst of the fervor of family life. She writes with a wisdom that is timely and applicable to my marriage and my parenting. I am consistently reminded through her writing to turn my eyes back to Christ."

Emily - Mother of 3; Executive Director, Red Door Jackson - Mississippi

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2020-02-28T03:18:10+00:00

"Carrie’s writing is a voice of peace and calm in the midst of the fervor of family life. She writes with a wisdom that is timely and applicable to my marriage and my parenting. I am consistently reminded through her writing to turn my eyes back to Christ." Emily - Mother of 3; Executive Director, Red Door Jackson - Mississippi

https://carriebevellpartridge.com/testimonials/1422/

"Carrie has a way of writing about the 'personal' in her world and making it personal to you. She is a genuine and creative storyteller where the reader is left with an invitation to ponder, discover, improve, laugh, shed some tears, and absolutely resonate."

Patti - Mother of 3; Client Advocate, Pregnancy Help and Information Center - Florida

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2020-03-02T17:31:03+00:00

"Carrie has a way of writing about the 'personal' in her world and making it personal to you. She is a genuine and creative storyteller where the reader is left with an invitation to ponder, discover, improve, laugh, shed some tears, and absolutely resonate." Patti - Mother of 3; Client Advocate, Pregnancy Help and Information Center - Florida

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"I loved it. I kept wanting to read more."

Careen - Mother of 5; Grandmother of 11; Author, Hello, Young Mothers; MOPS Mentor-Mom; Retired Teacher; Blogger - Georgia

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2020-03-10T18:18:13+00:00

"I loved it. I kept wanting to read more." Careen - Mother of 5; Grandmother of 11; Author, Hello, Young Mothers; MOPS Mentor-Mom; Retired Teacher; Blogger - Georgia

https://carriebevellpartridge.com/testimonials/1441/

“Carrie blends the voice of her own parenting experience with a wit and wisdom that gives parents the encouragement they need to keep going!”

Jeremy - Father of 2; Coaching Director, Ministry to Parents - Tennessee

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2020-03-16T18:49:45+00:00

“Carrie blends the voice of her own parenting experience with a wit and wisdom that gives parents the encouragement they need to keep going!” Jeremy - Father of 2; Coaching Director, Ministry to Parents - Tennessee

https://carriebevellpartridge.com/testimonials/1445/

“Carrie’s writing feels more like a conversation from a friend that’s filled with real-life wisdom.”

Elisabeth - Mother of 2; Content Director, Ministry to Parents - Tennessee

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2020-03-16T18:55:40+00:00

“Carrie’s writing feels more like a conversation from a friend that’s filled with real-life wisdom.” Elisabeth - Mother of 2; Content Director, Ministry to Parents - Tennessee

https://carriebevellpartridge.com/testimonials/1447/

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