Carrie Bevell Partridge

Family

Podcast: “When Parenting Hurts”

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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.

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Family

New Series: Carrie’s Little Book of Ideas!

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I am excited to introduce to you my new book series: Carrie’s Little Book of Ideas! Each little book will have its own topic and will include tips and tools to help families THRIVE. The first two books are now available…

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Faith, Marriage

Drifting in Marriage? Find Your Anchors.

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Have you ever had an entire argument with your spouse that they didn’t even know about because you had the whole thing in your own head? Or made up a scenario about “what probably happened” in a particular situation before…

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Faith, Marriage

Connect Four: Ways to Connect with Your Spouse Mentally, Emotionally, Physically, and Spiritually

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A triangle. That’s the shape of marriage that my husband and I were always taught to work toward. The two points on the base of the triangle represent each of us, and the point at the top represents God. So,…

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Family

Upcoming Events

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I’m excited to have a few upcoming book signing events for my Growth Spurts book! Simpson County folks, I hope to see you at the Simpson County, MS Bicentennial 2024 Art Show & Book Signing! Columbus folks, I hope to…

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Marriage

Sow the Seeds and Watch for Weeds: How Tending to Marriage Is Much Like Tending to a Garden

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My husband Kevin is the primary gardener in our family. He researches, designs, plants, tends, and harvests the garden in our backyard. It isn’t huge, but almost everything in it is living and growing. Now, his gardening efforts haven’t always…

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Marriage

Spring Is in the Air! Is It Also in Your Marriage?

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Spring is my favorite season. Although winter is somewhat short and relatively mild where I live in Mississippi, I still struggle with it. I find myself searching the trees every day for glimpses of the “buds of hope,” as I…

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Adoption, Family

Facing a New ChalleNGe

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Sometimes we have to do really hard things in parenting. Sometimes we have to give up control. Sometimes we have to recognize that we don’t have all the tools we need to help our children in certain situations, and we…

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Family

It’s a Big World After All (And Our Kids Need to See It)

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As parents, we often want to shield our children from being exposed to certain influences. However, there are times when we should actually choose to intentionally expose them. And one of the ways this is done is through travel. Exposing…

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Family

Goal-Setting: Make It a Family Experience

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It’s that time of year again! Without fail, millions of people around the world (myself included) choose the month of January–the beginning of a new year–to set goals for ourselves. We vow to lose weight, manage our time better, watch…

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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

https://carriebevellpartridge.com/testimonials/1427/

"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

https://carriebevellpartridge.com/testimonials/1429/

"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

Carrie Bevell Partridge

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

https://carriebevellpartridge.com/testimonials/1436/

"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

Carrie Bevell Partridge

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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