by Arlene | Apr 13, 2020 | The Latest ..., Videos
Would you like to become a happier mom in 31 days? Just follow along with my videos posted here on my website and on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as I share from my book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom. Here is today’s video and remember, you can look at the...
by Arlene | Apr 1, 2020 | The Latest ..., Videos
Since many of you are home because of COVID-19, I realized it would be the perfect time to create a video book study based on my book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom. Let’s create more joy in our homes! I will be posting a new video every day in April to...
by Arlene | Mar 10, 2020 | Parenting, The Latest ..., Videos
Community service isn’t just something to put on a college application. How can you make it a way of life for your family? Now don’t get overwhelmed – or overcommitted. You certainly don’t have to do everything. But I think, we all need to do...
by Arlene | Nov 27, 2018 | Parenting, The Latest ..., Videos
Does it ever feel like you are the one doing the giving, and everyone else in the family is doing the taking? Here are three tips from my book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom to teach your kids the joy of giving: (1) Teach them empathy for others (2) Participate in...
by Arlene | Apr 18, 2017 | Giveaways, Parenting, The Latest ...
***This giveaway is closed. Congratulations Jenny K!*** Welcome Proverbs 31 friends! So glad you could stop by today. You may feel more like “Barely Getting By Mom” or “Wimpy Mom” or “Defeated Mom” on same days, but God sees you...
by Arlene | Oct 25, 2016 | Parenting, The Latest ...
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...
by Arlene | Aug 22, 2016 | Parenting, The Latest ...
****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...
by Arlene | Jun 13, 2016 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Summer is a wonderful time to experience a change from your normal pace – even if it just means a weekend vacation away from work. What’s in your bag to read this summer? Here’s a great summer reading list from iBelieve.com. They included my book...
by Arlene | May 11, 2016 | Podcast, The Latest ...
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by Arlene | May 6, 2016 | Parenting, The Latest ...
What an honor to be a guest on Focus on the Family radio today. If you missed it during your drive time, you can listen here online. Focus president Jim Daly and co-host John Fuller and I always have a good time in studio. They are both hilarious, kind, radio hosts...
by Arlene | Apr 18, 2016 | Podcast, The Latest ...
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by Arlene | Jan 14, 2016 | Podcast, The Latest ...
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by Arlene | Dec 14, 2015 | Parenting, Podcast, The Latest ...
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by Arlene | Nov 10, 2015 | Podcast, The Latest ...
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by Arlene | Sep 16, 2015 | Podcast, The Latest ...
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by Arlene | Aug 17, 2015 | Marriage, Parenting, The Latest ...
In my new book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom, I share many stories from my own home with three kids (ages 5, 8, 10). Here’s one about how we can get the pecking order at home all messed up: A few months ago, James wanted to try out a small group at church to...
by Arlene | Aug 4, 2015 | Giveaways, Marriage, Parenting, The Latest ...
School has started for our family and the stress of homework, afterschool activities, church, and piano practice is kicking in. I was stressed about getting out the door after dinner. I muttered to the sink of dishes, “I’m stressed!” Guess what...
by Arlene | Jul 31, 2015 | Parenting, The Latest ...
This is a special Friday for many reasons. It’s my honor to be a guest on Focus on the Family radio today, talking about finding contentment and happiness as a wife. You can listen here and pump up the joy factor in your marriage today. Last weekend, at the She...
by Arlene | Jul 30, 2015 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Are you a happy mom? Take this quiz from 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom and find out! ***31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom releases on August 1st. Click here to receive your three bonus gifts when you order the book before August 10.*** Read each statement and check...
by Arlene | Jul 27, 2015 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Gifts are fun, right? Well, when you order my new book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom today through August 10, you’ll receive these three bonus gifts to help you as a mom: Struggling with questions like “Why do I have to do chores?” or ...
by Arlene | Jul 22, 2015 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Sibling rivalry. Mealtime battles. Meltdowns. 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom will help you not only cope with these things, but win! Watch the video to learn more about the book. And if you pre-order today through August 10, you’ll receive these three...
by Arlene | Jul 20, 2015 | Parenting, The Latest ...
My new book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom comes out on August 1. If you feel like your running everywhere but getting nowhere, the book is for you. Whether you’re stuck in the same patterns (which aren’t working with your kids) or you need a jolt of...
by Arlene | Jul 12, 2015 | Podcast, The Latest ...
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by Arlene | May 13, 2015 | Parenting, The Latest ...
***BOOK LAUNCH TEAM NOW CLOSED*** I’m so HAPPY you’re thinking about joining the book launch team for 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom (release date August 1, 2015). If you are able to do these five steps, you’re in! Step One: Email me at...