No, My Kindergartener Does Not Need a Girlfriend
My son is all of five years old, and ever since he started kindergarten, there are two questions that people always ask him: “How are you liking school?” and “Do you have a girlfriend yet?” Now,...
View ArticleFour Reasons Your Child Needs To Hear No
So, if you follow Equipping Godly Women on Facebook (and you should!), you may have seen an article I shared the other day by Kara of ALLterNATIVElearning.com. The article was called Parenting...
View ArticleWhat I Want My Boys to Know About Sex
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post entitled “No, My Kindergartener Does Not Need a Girlfriend” that really resonated with a lot of you. In it, I shared how much it bothers me when people put so much...
View ArticleThree Tips For Effectively Parenting Teens
Guest Post by Kathie Morrissey, Owner at The Character Corner As a mom of eight kids, I would have to say that one of the hardest parenting things has been making the transition between how I...
View ArticleSix Essential Tricks for Raising Well-Behaved Children
If there’s one thing every parent wants, it’s well-behaved children. Whether our reasons are selfish (they are easier to raise!) or selfless (it prepares them for life), pretty much every parent...
View ArticleFour Ways to Squeeze in Time with God as a Busy Mom
Exciting news!!! My book, “Putting God First: How to Make God the #1 Priority in Every Area of Your Life” is now available on Amazon–Click here to check it out! (*affiliate link) And now for...
View ArticleHow to Find Time for Yourself (and Why You Should)
I don’t know about you, but I’m an introvert. I NEED time to myself in order to stay sane, probably more than most. Unfortunately, however, alone time can be pretty difficult to come by as a mom....
View ArticleWhen You Don’t Feel Like Being a Good Mom
It was 5:00 pm and the house was a complete mess. Toys, books and dishes covered pretty much every surface. My two seriously adorable but seriously energetic little boys needed someone to play with...
View ArticleReader Question: How Do I Respond to an Adult Child Living in Sin?
A few weeks ago, I received an email from a reader who was very upset. Her adult child has chosen to follow a sinful lifestyle and she wasn’t sure how to respond. She didn’t want to alienate her...
View Article5 Ways to Improve Your Appearance in 5 Minutes or Less
As a busy work-at-home mother of three little ones, I have to admit that I don’t often prioritize my looks as much as I should. After all, the only people I see all day long are my children, who...
View ArticleHoliday Activities Jar: 35 Fun Holiday Activities for Families (with Printable!)
November is well underway and the holiday season is officially upon us. I don’t know about your family’s schedule, but ours always seems to be jam-packed between about now and the end of the year....
View ArticleFamily Box: A Great Christian Subscription Box for Families
“These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when...
View ArticleOne Week to a Truly Thankful Child
To say that my son is looking forward to Christmas would be an understatement. He’s already compiling his wishlist for this year, despite my repeated reminders that “I’m not buying you anything...
View ArticleThe Little Words Matter Bible Storybook for Toddlers Review
It’s been a few decades now, but I can still remember the words of an old babysitter who watched my brothers and I once. When asked what his favorite book was, he replied, “The Bible. There’s no...
View Article8 Christian Elf on the Shelf Ideas
A few days ago on the Equipping Godly Women Facebook page, we were discussing Elf on the Shelf and whether or not people chose to participate. I always think it’s so interesting to hear the variety...
View ArticleChristian Christmas Crafts for Kids: Felt Nativity
Guest Post by Liz of Simple Life. Messy Life. Do you love finding ways to make Christmas a time for your children to learn more about the miracle of Jesus’ birth? The holiday season is such a...
View ArticleThe Three Letter Word That Can Change Your Life
I’m not sure why her comment stuck out to me so much. After all, it wasn’t unusual, unique or remarkable. It was something I would have said myself without even thinking about it. Something people say...
View ArticleFive Prayers Every Christian Momma Should Pray For Her Kids
Guest Post by Rebekah of Surviving Toddlerhood If you are like me, busy momma, then there are things that you want to work on in your relationship with both Christ and your children. Over the past...
View ArticleFive Ways to Help Little Kids Deal With Big Emotions
Daily life can be tough for little kids with big emotions. I should know. I have 3 very passionate kids, all under age 4. Whether it’s getting dressed, sharing toys, having breakfast, or going potty,...
View ArticleWhy Your Kids Need to See You Make Mistakes
Today was a pretty good day. The kids were well-behaved and I didn’t yell too much. My oldest helped me hang a few decorations in Baby’s room, and I helped him with his Legos. We ate dinner together as...
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