Podcast: “When Parenting Hurts”
I had the opportunity to join in an important conversation with the folks at Ministry to Parents on “When Parenting Hurts” (And it does.). You can listen to the podcast here.
Making Your Home in Mississippi
I have lived in Mississippi for most of my life. But it wasn’t until I lived in other parts of the country for several years and then returned to live in Mississippi that I truly understood what it means to live…
Teachers Tell Us What They Want (What They Really, Really Want)
Parents, we know how much support and encouragement we need throughout the everydayness of parenting our kids. And that’s just with the few children who have been entrusted in our care. Now imagine you have been entrusted with 25-150 children…
Join the “As You Are Going” Facebook Group!
I recently created a private Facebook Group that I would love for you to join! In the group, we will encourage each other in the parenting journey as well as ask specific questions and provide feedback and conversation on various topics pertaining to parenting…
Caring for Moms of Newborns
Motherhood takes its toll on women’s bodies, minds, and emotions. And that’s even before the child is actually born! Pregnancy itself can be exciting and miraculous while also being difficult and almost disabling. The upside is that during pregnancy, the…
Avoid the Summer Slump with Teachable Moments
Just as teachers want children to avoid the “summer slump” of digressing academically June through August, we as parents don’t want our children to forget what WE have taught them either. That’s why it’s so important for us to look…
2020: Let’s Not Leave It ALL Behind
Without a doubt, 2020 has been an unforgettable year. I think I’ve heard the word “unprecedented” used more this year than I’ve heard in all the previous years of my life combined. A worldwide pandemic would’ve been quite enough to…
An Education in Life: Taking Advantage of Teachable Moments During the School Years
Not all lessons taught during the school years involve textbooks. And they’re not all taught by teachers in classrooms. In fact, most important lessons are taught by us parents, and we do our teaching at home, in the car, in…
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…for Teachable Moments
The holiday season is upon us, and although some things will probably be different this year (Thanks, 2020.), there will still be plenty of hustle and bustle to manage for ourselves and our families. But what if we did more…
Much More Than a 5K
My family and I just participated in our fifth Hearts of Compassion 5K. This annual event is a tremendous fundraiser for families who are in the process of adoption. It was a great help to our family when we were…
