I have a love/hate relationship with this time of year. From the moment the calendar flips to September 1, everything’s either pumpkin-spiced, plaid, or bonfire-scented. And on top of all the Fall-even-though-it’s-still-85-degrees-in-North-Carolina decor, there are the 3,264 events you can attend or sign up your family for. Is it just me, or does it seem as ifContinueContinue reading “15 God-Focused Activities & Devotionals”
Category Archives: Parenting
6 Ways to Help Your Child with Anxiety: A Free Resource
Intrusive thoughts, fears, and worries can be paralyzing. It’s easy to tell our children (or ourselves!) to just move on mentally and “don’t worry about it.” But this is much easier said than done. Throughout Scripture, we see a pattern of not only throwing off unhealthy or sinful practices, but also putting on healthy, godlyContinueContinue reading “6 Ways to Help Your Child with Anxiety: A Free Resource”
There is Both: God’s Goodness in the Joy and Sadness
Sadness. That’s what I felt the moment they placed her in my arms. And then – before my arms even tightened around her small frame – the sweetest joy. If I’m honest, the moment I learned of this pregnancy, I was flooded with fear. Fear of another loss. But also fear of what I wouldContinueContinue reading “There is Both: God’s Goodness in the Joy and Sadness”
Pumpkin-Spice Legacy
I have a love/hate relationship with this time of year. Things I love: Pumpkins, s’mores, boots, scarves, colorful leaves, the smell of bonfires, and oversized sweatshirts (although in this North Carolina weather, who knows when we’ll actually see any of those things). Things I hate: The 3,643 holiday season events and activities that turn meContinueContinue reading “Pumpkin-Spice Legacy”
3 Weeks of God-Focused Fall Activities for Young Children
If you’re like me, you might get a little overwhelmed with the 3,643 events that happen in the fall. It kind of seems like there’s a tad bit of pressure to do ALL the things. After all, if you don’t enjoy a pumpkin-spiced-something while wearing cute wedge boots and carving a pumpkin…did fall even happen? I’mContinueContinue reading “3 Weeks of God-Focused Fall Activities for Young Children”
You Know You’re a Parent When…
I had such a fun time touching base with other moms this week and asking them, “What are some of the weirdest things you’ve said or done as a parent that you never would have done before kids?” The answers are hysterical, because I know they’re all 100% true! Check out these 20 “You knowContinueContinue reading “You Know You’re a Parent When…”
Christmas Service Calendar (for your little narcissists)
Well, this is the year. The year my almost three-year-old has finally gotten wise to the fact that Christmas = presents. For the first time, he’s started actually asking for things. This conversation happened the other day: B: Mommy, what do you want for Christmas? Me: Aww, well, I’d like a– B: I think youContinueContinue reading “Christmas Service Calendar (for your little narcissists)”
How to Stop Toddler Tantrums: a foolproof guide that always works some of the time
If you’ve never been on the receiving end of a toddler tantrum, imagine that a small drunken person is screaming at you about illogical things like the injustice of having to drink out of a blue cup instead of a red one, or having to wear clothes when leaving the house or not being allowedContinueContinue reading “How to Stop Toddler Tantrums: a foolproof guide that always works some of the time”
5 Questions to Ask Before Posting Your Child’s Pictures Online
I already know that this post is going to annoy people. Maybe even make some people mad. So let me begin by offering a few disclaimers: This post is solely my opinion and is meant to serve as a tool for thinking through a common decision many are faced with on social media. This postContinueContinue reading “5 Questions to Ask Before Posting Your Child’s Pictures Online”
Mary Holloman 