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20 Ways to Rock
Some days it’s all you can do to get through. I know. Every mother prays. That’s what I did when my son, Joseph, was born. While I didn’t write this…
20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother [19]: Treasure the Moment
One thing is certain – your time with your children is limited. This is why every mother should take time to treasure the moment. You simply do not know what…
20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother [18]: Wise as a Serpent and Gentle as a Dove
To be wise as a serpent and gentle as a dove is something Jesus told his friends when he was encouraging them as they went into a world that was…
20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother [17]: Let Go of Your Children
One morning at our kindergarten, when it was my turn to be a volunteer helper, I watched with fascination as a mother and son, “Billy”, went through their farewell ritual.…
20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother [16]: Build Relational Resilience
To work on the next Way to Rock, to build relational resilience, it’s important you have at least had some time to grapple with earlier concepts. As you get through…
20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother [15]: Let Go of Shame
Shame? What does it mean to let go of shame? And what’s that got to do with being a mother? Go back to 20 Ways to Rock at Being a…
20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother [14]: Live Beyond Your Comfort Zone
As a mother you have to get used to the idea that you frequently live beyond your comfort zone. And often. No doubt you remember that groggy realization as a…
20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother [13]: Family Fun
Family Fun? Who needs it? E-V-E-R-Y-B-O-D-Y! Having fun at home with your family, is critical to good health, great relationships, and enjoyment of your together life. After all, you are…
20 Ways to Rock at being a Mother [12]: Work Through Loss
Difficult aspects of life and death are part of every person’s story. To be well-rounded and whole it’s important to work through loss and those deeper issues that cause you…
20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother [11]: Being Proactive
Ahhhh – being proactive. That is, taking the long-term view. This is something I never automatically see. Is it like that for you too? I get so caught up in…
