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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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
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 […]
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 Mother [14]: Live Beyond Your Comfort Zone “Shame has got everything to do with being a mother!” Brené Brown says. She’s spent years researching shame and vulnerability, and has […]
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 journal entry then, I could have, because it reflects everything I thought (and prayed) that day. Go back to 20 Ways to Rock at Being a […]
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Why should you choose JOY over any other feeling? GO BACK >>> 20 WAYS TO ROCK AT BEING A MOTHER [7]: LOOK AFTER YOURSELF You can listen to me talk about this HERE >>> “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” (Pr 31:25 NIV) Have you noticed? Some people are […]
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 the 20 Ways to Rock series, you will see a gradual progression of self-understanding, and development. With every new Way to Rock you become aware […]
Is that being responsible? OR, Being response-able? We mothers are very familiar with the concept of “feeling responsible” for something. Like, when you have the daily challenge of getting children to school. Or being the one to transfer money into a bank account. Or even dealing with all the laundry before bed! These are part […]