There are all kinds of books and podcasts that aim to prepare you for childbirth or breastfeeding, but one thing that’s hard to prepare for is the isolation you’ll experience in those early days as a newborn mom. On Wire Talk today, Karen shares wisdom for the newest moms in our community.
Read MoreToday we are joined in the Nest by Candace Cameron Bure, actress, wife, mom, and as she often points out, first and foremost, a follower of Jesus. We love Candace's words of encouragement for young mothers and think that wherever you are in your journey of motherhood, you'll benefit from the reminder that our primary purpose in all that we do is to glorify God.
Read MoreMeal times, temper tantrums, their constant desire for your undivided attention… many of you are asking, how can I survive the chaos and maybe even enjoy a little bit of these fleeting years?
Read MoreMeal times, temper tantrums, their constant desire for your undivided attention… many of you are asking, how can I survive the chaos and maybe even enjoy a little bit of these fleeting years?
Read MoreMoms, the feelings of guilt are REAL. We feel guilty being late to get our kids at daycare and guilty for not staying late at the office. Guilty for taking them to Chick-fil-A for dinner and guilty that we DIDN'T take them to Chick-fil-A for dinner! That's why we love what Karen has to say about guilt and how we can shake free of what can feel like a constant burden to us as mothers. We hope this episode gives you a practical way to overcome your mommy guilt and leaves you encouraged!
Read MoreWe’ve covered all the major stages of life for moms on this podcast, but we’ve never talked about women preparing to be first-time moms. It’s because they don’t have any reason to know about the ministry yet, so we rarely get any questions from them! But because we love first-time moms too and want them to be equipped and encouraged, we’re answering some of the top questions new moms have!
Read MoreA truth all moms know all too well: Children cry. From temper tantrums to emotional outbursts, parents are bound to experience their kid’s tears and wonder how to respond when the waterworks start (and what to do to make it stop.) This week, Karen addresses how to get your child to stop crying.
Read MoreAs moms, we love our kids and love how much they love us. But it's also important to teach them to be independent.
Read MoreFrom potty training and picking the right schools to babysitters.
Read MoreHaving an infant is precious but exhausting. Give yourself some grace and time.
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