Most moms have figured out a thing or two about life by the time they have a baby. Still, children rush headlong into childhood eager to test out the world around them, often learning painful lessons the hard way. Leaving us all wondering how parents can influence their children in a lasting way for the benefit and blessing of a child? Five essential elements must be present for a healthy influence to occur from a parent to a child. Relationship is the first and most powerful element ... View the Post
Mom and Boys: How to Nurture a Special and Delicate Bond!
A mama and her boy have a delicate and unique relationship dynamic. Some of the most powerful ups and downs of life are shared between a mom and boys. Being a boy mom comes with a pretty significant burden. Moms can help shape and mold their boys into men in a distinct way that no one else can. There is an expectation placed on moms to raise young men who make the world a better place. She needs to guide and steer them towards a life of responsibility and servanthood, though, ... View the Post
Family Game Night with Toddlers
Family nights are a positive way to connect as a family and build bonds that tether children to their parents. Hosting a family game night with toddlers takes a bit of forethought and a lot of flexibility. What I'd love to highlight today, is that you can still host a fun and exciting family game night with toddlers without playing only toddler games or doing solely toddler activities. The trick is to modify, adjust, and tweak your family games or activities just enough to help your ... View the Post
Intentional Parenting With Purpose and Mindfulness
An intention is something you mean to do. With regard to intentional parenting, this definition alone is sort of muddy and convoluted. I could call myself an intentional parent and have great intentions that I rarely or never put into action. When it comes to intentional parenting in a way that makes a powerful and positive impact on your child's life as well as your joy in motherhood, intentional parenting needs purpose and mindfulness to accompany it! Moms must have a goal for ... View the Post
How to Reduce Sibling Conflict by Training Living Together Skills
So often parents jump to assume our children have a sibling rivalry the minute we hear them begin to quarrel. That's not typically the case! I want to chat the truth about sibling conflict, what sibling rivalry REALLY is, and, most importantly, how to significantly reduce and diffuse sibling conflict. What is Sibling Rivalry? By the very definition, a rivalry is a competition. A competition for the same object or superiority. This definition indicates that sibling rivalry is ... View the Post
15 Powerful Ways to Connect with Your Child Everyday
Making a meaningful connection with your child is one of the most impactful steps you can take toward purposeful and powerful parenting. Thankfully, connecting with kids though not always easy, is simple. A healthy parent-child relationship is full of joy, communication, and closeness. My goal for this article is to provide you with 15 of the most powerful ways to connect with your child daily to make the most of each moment. This list will give you practical things to do and say ... View the Post
