Book Giveaway: Listen, Love, Repeat by Karen Ehman
***This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations Jill!*** I'm so excited about my friend Karen Ehman's new book, Listen, Love, Repeat: Other-Centered Living in a Self-Centered World. Karen truly lives out this message in the way she treats her family, friends,...
Podcast: Joanne Miller on Creating a Haven of Peace
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Can you relate to any of these statements: Finances are flat and tempers are rising. My home feels chaotic, rarely peaceful. A haven of peace? How is that possible with all this NOISE! Author of Creating a Haven of...
My Kids Love Prager U Even if YouTube Doesn’t
On Election Day, I had the honor of being a radio guest for Dr. Bill Maier Live on Faith Radio. I am a big fan of family psychologist Dr. Bill Maier, and we are both big fans of conservative talk show host Dennis Prager. As you know, my son Ethan (12) is in middle...
Fitting In Exercise ‘Cuz I Can’t Fit Into My Jeans!
If you've got kids in your home, you are probably surrounded by Halloween chocolate and candy right now. There are many things I cannot resist on my own: Reese's. M&Ms. Twix bars. Butterfingers. Peppermint Patties. (Oh be still, my watering mouth!) You get...
A Word for Single Moms
Here are some sobering statistics on the family in America: According to U.S. Census Bureau, out of about 12 million single parent families in 2015, more than 80% were headed by single mothers. Today 1 in 4 children under the age of 18 — a total of about 17.4 million...
Music Giveaway: American Prodigal by Crowder
***This giveaway is closed. Congratulations to Cristina!*** Do you have memories attached to certain songs? Whenever I hear David Crowder Band's album "Can You Hear Us?", I am instantly transported to 2002 and painting kitchen cabinets. James and I were fairly...
Say This, Not That in Your Marriage
How can you turn bothers into blessings? If you are married, you know your spouse's comments can carry the power to provoke and irritate you. (If you're not married...you probably have someone in your life who can do this as well!) Today, let's consider how we can...
Podcast: Hope for the Single Mom and Prodigals with Janet Thompson
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Why My Children Don’t Watch TV News
This morning I spoke with my friend Dr. Bill Maier on Faith Radio. He brought up the violence in the news with the police-involved shootings, rioting, and gunman shooting people in malls. It's overwhelming bad and fearful news - especially for children. He asked...
Trading Mom Anxiety for Peace
Today in my devotion with Proverbs 31 Ministries, I write about Saul's father and the worry he probably experienced as a parent. There are many worries that can fill our hearts as moms and dads. What if my child feels left out or made fun of? What if my child is...
Book Giveaway: Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart
***This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Rachel H!*** When it comes to correcting your kids, you may be at a loss. You might be losing battles left and right, and losing your cool in the process. Help is on the way! I'm very happy to introduce you to authors Jim...
Podcast: Dr. Jennifer Degler on Hope for ADHD
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Connecting with Your Son
This week I celebrate the birth of my firstborn. Ethan is now a 12 year old middle schooler! As he grows up, I know a challenge for many moms is to stay connected to their tween/teen son. When they are babies, connection comes easily. When they are toddlers and...
Five Ways to Become a More Positive, Purposeful Parent
Parenting is a tough job whether you have toddlers, teenagers or any age in-between. If you’ve snapped at your kids lately or been frustrated by their behavior, take a moment to review these five ways to become a more positive, purposeful parent now: #1: Make...
Proverbs 31 Giveaway: 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom
****This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations April!**** Welcome friends from Proverbs 31. So glad you could stop by for a little more encouragement especially for moms! This amazing hair photo is my daughter Lucy when she was one. As you can see, she was having...
Proverbs 31 December Giveaway: 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife
****This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to the winner Karen W! God bless you and Happy New Year!**** Welcome friends from Proverbs 31. So glad you could take a moment during the Christmas season to stop by. Mary had to move to Egypt and maybe you find...
Fostering a Growth Mindset in Your Child
We are fully immersed in school in the Pellicane household. Being on a year-round schedule, we started on July 20 and are practically experts now at back to school! I must tell you a happy school story. At Noelle's 5th grade orientation, I was so pleased when her...
Book Giveaway: With All Due Respect
***This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to our winner Heather!*** Authors Debbie Hitchcock and Nina Roesner are new friends and I'm so glad to introduce their new book With All Due Respect to you about parenting teens. I listened recently to Debbie's...
Podcast: Ruth Schwenk on Becoming a Happy Mom
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Proverbs 31 Giveaway: 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife
***This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to our book winner Jan!*** Welcome new Proverbs 31 friends! What a blessing to meet you here. As you read in today's Proverbs 31 devotion, even correction - although it can hurt at the time - bears sweet fruit if we...
Teach Your Kids to Look Up When Walking Or Else…
My Caucasian husband James loves to poke fun at me, his Asian wife. He says I’m powered by orange chicken (I'm up for that!). I did read a crazy Asia story that gives a solid reason to poke fun. There was a Taiwanese tourist who walked off a pier while checking...
Book Giveaway: For Better or For Kids by Patrick and Ruth Schwenk
***This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Michelle!*** My friends Ruth and Patrick Schwenk have written a terrific marriage book titled For Better or For Kids: A Vow to Love Your Spouse with Kids in the House. Isn't it true that the demands of parenting...
Podcast: Part 2 Hannah Keeley on Becoming a Happy Mom
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My Youth Pastor & the VW Bug
Does your child have a youth pastor? Now that my oldest is going into 7th grade, youth group is around the corner. I have such fond memories of my youth pastors growing up. The year was 1983. I was a junior higher who was revved up to serve Jesus. Just a few years...
