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.
Talking to our kids about sex is something that we all cringe at a little bit, am I right? We know it’s important and we want to get it right, and consequently, a lot of us put it off until our child finds out about sex from a neighbor or a classmate. And then we feel like we’re repairing damage instead of being proactive!
Read MoreThis week, I would love for you to reflect on the following questions when it comes to your own phone use. Do you need to make a change to be more present for your family in this season?
Read MoreWe all lose our cool at times with our children. It’s not pretty and I’m not proud of the times I’ve been there. I’m just being straight with you! Here are three tips on how to keep your cool.
Read MoreThe metamorphosis from boy to man can be hard on a mom’s heart. But it’s something we need to learn to embrace, because it’s a good and right transition!
Read MoreWhile it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer volume of tasks to be completed and things to stay on top of, here are two things to remember so that you are able to manage family life without losing your mind.
Read MoreIt is hard to be grateful when you have an abundance of anything. Reflect on your own life, isn’t that the truth?
Read MoreThe truth of the matter is that managing family life is, for the most part, still mom's domain - whether she also works outside of the home or not.
Read MoreAt the end of the day, we all have struggles and we all experience the highs and lows. God is there for you through the mountains and the valleys. Reach out to Him.
Read MoreThe ‘witching hour’ is that time of day, late afternoon to early evening, when your children seem to lose all control and everyone is getting on each other’s nerves.
Read MoreI have three daughters and each of them is a treasure, but like everyone else we had our struggles. Here are 3 key ingredients to fostering a good relationship…
Read MoreWhat an opportunity we have, to show God’s love to our kids, as we diligently discipline and instruct them, year after year!
Read MoreAs moms we can all struggle with our children and their friendships as they grow older. We worry if our kids are allowing friends to influence them in a negative way, or if our child will turn from what they know is right and make unwise choices.
Read MoreLife is especially difficult in a lot of ways for many of us right now, but the best gift we can give our kids is to deal with our own stuff.
Read MoreSabbath should be a time where you recharge, when you remember that it is God who provides for you, and when your family comes together to hang out. Make it something that works for your family! And remember, practice makes perfect, just keep at it.
Read MoreGod has called into relationship and community for a reason. He knows we need others and others desperately need us.
Read MorePrayer is a way we communicate with our Father in heaven and a way we hear from him. Paul says to pray without ceasing, which means, be in constant conversation with God all day.
Read MoreStudying the Word will always bear fruit in your life. You will learn more of God’s character and more about His kingdom. Your heart will be changed, and your mom life will be better off for it.
Read MoreIf you keep these needs in mind, and use them to your advantage, you can decrease the amount of conflict you are having with your strong willed kiddo.
Read MoreMoving is hard on you, your children, and your friends. Here are 3 tips I hope will help you navigate this difficult season.
Read MoreThe expectation with the clip system is that each day the children have to move all of their clips on the clipboard from the “to do” side to the “done” side. I also added what we call the “helper” clip. In order to “move” their helper clip they must come to their dad or me and ask, “How can I help you?”
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