Tag: Parenting on Purpose

  • 5 Books I Read In April and May 2024: Mysteries, Parenting, and Spiritual Growth

    5 Books I Read In April and May 2024: Mysteries, Parenting, and Spiritual Growth

    Here we go! This is the first of hopefully many blog posts about the books I’ve read or recently read. I have always loved reading. Curling up with a good book, especially if hot tea is involved is a favorite activity of mine. I believe that everyone can love reading.…

  • Why I Ask my Child for Forgiveness

    Why I Ask my Child for Forgiveness

    As a mom, I mess up. The best parenting advice I have ever received is, “You will mess up; you are not perfect, but making sure to repair is the most important part.” I like things to be controlled. With kids, I’ve learned that rarely are things in control. I…

  • Being a Kid with Your Kids

    Being a Kid with Your Kids

    This spring break, we stayed home, but for one of those nights, we went to our local resort. I had received a Mother’s Day gift certificate to use there, and since I hadn’t used it yet, we figured we might as well go. Jordan made the reservation, and in true…

  • You Only Have 18 Years – Cherishing Every Parenting Moment

    You Only Have 18 Years – Cherishing Every Parenting Moment

    You only have 18 years. You only have 18 years to teach them. You only have 18 years that they are under your roof. You only have 18 years to give your time, money, and resources selflessly. You only have 18 years of them messing up in front of you…

  • Why Vacationing Consistently WITHOUT Your Kids is Overrated

    Why Vacationing Consistently WITHOUT Your Kids is Overrated

    Today, kids are seen as a burden rather than a blessing—an annoyance rather than teachers. I don’t quite understand the trend that more and more parents are taking part in – leaving their kids to go on a vacation with friends or just themselves. Now, hear me; I’m not saying…

  • Raising Kids with Animals

    Raising Kids with Animals

    When I was a little girl I had many pets. Bunnies, guinea pigs, fish – two particular 25-cent goldfish lived so long we actually had to move them to a cow water tank when we moved away, cats, dogs, and chickens. I got to see all parts of an animal’s…