Tag: for moms
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“I Have to Resolve My Child’s Conflicts.” (How to Help Your Child Be a Peacemaker)
“I Have to Resolve My Child’s Conflicts.” written by Gretchen Fant What do you do when your child gets in an argument with their sibling? Maybe they tell you that everyone is mean to them. Or (my personal favorite) they say they would have done better in school but the teacher doesn’t like them?…
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“I’ll Never Be a Good Enough Mom.”
“I’ll never be a good enough Mom.” Maybe you start believing this lie after you see another mom doing something that seems impossible for you. Or maybe it creeps into your thoughts after you lose your temper with your kids. However and whenever it comes, this lie can be debilitating and depressing. As Christians, how do we…
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“I’ve Always Been Angry. That’s Just the Way I Am.”
“I’ve Always Been Angry. That’s Just the Way I Am.” written by Angela Jeffcott You hear a crash from somewhere in the house followed by a suspicious silence. You race toward the sound and find a vase you rarely use smashed on the floor. Your guilty looking children are crouched nearby with a ball. Despite…
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“My Child Will Never Lie to Me.”
“My Child Will Never Lie to Me.” written by Gretchen Fant Have you ever lied? Then you can mark it down: your kids will, too. If you think your child will never lie, you have probably already been hoodwinked. (They’ll tell you about it when they turn 25!) Children lie just like we do.…
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“I Need to Have It All Together.”
She always looked like a million bucks—coming to church with a perfectly planned outfit and every hair in place. Plus, she even had matching accessories. Not the kinds that are child-friendly either, but real, non-chewable ones. Nevermind the fact that she had several children in tow who always seemed well-dressed and even better behaved. I,…