The Perch features weekly Tips On Motherhood posts: practical advice to help moms navigate the seasons of motherhood. In collaboration with our podcast Wire Talk, The Perch covers everything from toddler discipline and marriage to raising adult children.
Moms who are dealing with anxiety or panic are actually more common than you might think. Having a new baby with limited to no sleep, adjusting to a child going to school for the first time or having a new babysitter take care of your kids are reasons enough for feeling a bit worried.
Read MoreWe are not doing this parenting thing alone mommas. God has given us each the particular children He has placed into our hands for His purpose. We (and our spouses) do not bear the burden of raising our children alone.
Read MoreMost of us received some kind of talk about hormones and what to expect from them when we hit puberty, but where’s the talk for adult women about hormones?
Read MorePrioritizing yourself can be the hardest habit to start. I think we often confuse prioritizing ourselves with selfishness. Those two terms are not synonymous! We do not need to feel guilty for making ourselves a priority
Read MoreIn marriage, it’s a good idea to take a step back and assess your “balance sheet” every so often too. So I want to challenge you to stop reading for a minute and think: what is the ratio of assets to liabilities in your day-to-day interactions with your spouse?
Read MoreHealthy friendships keep you healthy as a woman, and the healthier you are, the better mom you will be for your children. Today, I want to encourage you to do a self-check on your friendship priorities.
Read MoreI want to address the lies that teens are bombarded with daily. In order to combat those lies, we must arm our kids with truth that will be able to truly help them.
Read MoreAs your child moves into the teen years and you are wondering how to come alongside their faith journey, here are 3 things to keep in mind:
Read MoreAs your child moves into adolescence, your discipline should gradually transition from teaching to coaching. It’s time to loosen the reins and allow your child to begin making more decisions on their own. As your child gets closer to the age of 18, they should really be making most decisions on their own.
Read MoreWhether you have boys or girls in your family, the teenage years can be full of drama. Here are three tips for keeping the drama level low when you’re in a confrontation (ahem… a conversation) with your teen:
Read MoreIt’s the first week of a brand new year and many of us are reflecting about how this year could be different from the last one.
Read MoreThis Christmas, when it seems like things aren’t going the way you’d hoped, remember Luke’s words, “But Mary…” and like Mary, simply treasure the significance of Christmas by pondering it in your heart.
Read MoreIt’s the week before Christmas and if you’re not still shopping, you’re our hero! Seriously, how do you do it?
For those of you, like us, who are still working your Santa magic, here are a few things the BOAW staff is planning to buy (or make) this year!
Read MoreWhat if in each interaction we were looking intentionally to find something in common? Something that might crack open the door to their heart just a bit?
Read MoreJesus wants to give you rest, momma! In your journey of motherhood, go to Jesus on a regular basis, and lay your burdens at his feet.
Read MoreThe holidays can be so tricky, can’t they? All around us upbeat Christmas tunes are playing, Hallmark is running their fairytale Christmas movies non-stop, and we’re often left wondering why our holiday season doesn’t feel so ‘merry and bright’.
Read MoreHere are 6 tips for navigating the wild world of teenage dating.
Read MoreWhen it comes to lying we have to be diligent and nip it in the bud.
Read MoreDo you seek people’s approval like I do? Do you want to please your husband, children, parents and friends? If you are pursuing others’ approval, why is that?
Read MoreNo matter what the discipline question is, my advice usually comes back to the five things I’ve written about here. So here you have it mommas, Karen Stubbs’ Five Keys to Disciplining Well…
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