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While you may feel lonely and isolated on your motherhood journey, it’s a good idea to find a friend to mentor you. Here’s why . . . GO BACK TO NUMBER TWO >>>
Tag Archives: MOTHERHOOD
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Being a mother is hard work. Sometimes it can feel like there are more bad days than good ones! And while it’s so easy to lose perspective in the middle of the fray, here are 6 HUGE reasons to cherish motherhood. Keep this list to come back to every so often, because it will help […]
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While the incredible complexities of motherhood are rarely spoken about, my plan is to change all that with Treasuring Mothers. This website and podcast are all about giving honour and value to mothers. And celebrating Mother’s Day is high on the list. I hope you had a memorable day last Sunday, and that you had a […]
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Today’s guest blogger is Sydney mother-of-two Samantha Freestone. Questions of identity and inability plagued her when she was a first-time mother. Was it post-natal depression? Nope. Unexpectedly, Sam was anxious. Hear Samantha talk about anxious thoughts on the Treasuring Mothers podcast >>> Samantha also hosts Some Answers, where she interviews everyday Christians, talking about their life, their […]
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Ever feel like you’ve lost that deep happy feeling? I have. Here’s what happened to me, what I learnt, and how you too can reclaim your “inner happy”. Checkout this radio interview I recorded about “how to get your happy back”. The bright early-morning springtime light filtered in through the window. My jangled brain struggled to […]
05
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25 Little Ways To have Fun Before Turning 10 (with some help from an adult!) When my children were growing up I found it really difficult to know what they were capable of by what age. Every now and then I found a valuable list of skills per age. But I never found a list […]
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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 grief. You will be such a better mother if you do! Go Back to 20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother [11]: Being Proactive “Blessed […]
TREASURING YOUR CHILDREN
20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother [18]: Wise as a Serpent and Gentle as a Dove
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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 often hostile. While you are probably not surrounded by a hostile family, it can sometimes feel as though your life is full of challenges, problems to solve, […]
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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 the future will hold. Go back to 20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother [18]: Wise as a Serpent and Gentle as a Dove
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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. If you struggle to let go of your children, this story might sound familiar! “Is it okay if I go now Billy?” this mother asked […]