I almost banished my beloved to the hinterland because he ate my cheese. I was fuming! The appropriate response from therapy and married retreats: “I felt _____ when you _____,” just didn’t pack enough punch for this personal attack! In …
Sea Cave Adventuring
“Let’s find a sea cave!” exclaimed my 13-year-old son, inviting us to adventure with him. The water was cold. The kind of cold that makes your legs and feet burn, then ache and then go numb. And though the …
Why Kids Need Mental White Space
I am a former educator and children’s ministry director, a lover of books and projects and specially chosen classes. I certainly believe that our children’s minds should be stretched and their interests followed. However, I also believe that boredom is …
How to Support Postpartum and Anxiety During COVID-19
This strange time is one part of motherhood that we, as mothers, will never forget. Constantly juggling our children’s behavior, school work, desires and needs with the ever-changing social requirements, is a daunting task – a task that may …
Raising Helpful Kids
While making dinner the other day, I noticed our 2-year-old setting silverware out on the table. Although I never taught her how to do this, it didn’t surprise me, since she loves mimicking her big sister. And big sister …
Birthdays Are Not Canceled
Birthdays are not canceled. Parties? Yes. Travel? Definitely. But birthdays are not canceled. I celebrated my son’s second birthday in the last week of March, just days after our state called for everyone to stay home. We had originally …
Daily Homeschool Schedule
Are you feeling overwhelmed with the idea of a daily schedule and would like an alternative that is more developmentally age-appropriate? Erin Loechner shares her family’s homeschool rhythms, and encourages you to discover your own rhythms that work for yours. …
The Astronaut Wife: Choosing Hope Over Fear
Imagine for a moment you are holding the hands of your children, standing in a wide open field. Now imagine that a 30-second countdown clock begins, and at the end of that countdown, that day will become either one of …
The Passover Quarantine
This is an unprecedented time for all of us, and this week as I was talking with God, there were three things that he brought to mind. We are currently in the Easter season, but the interesting thing that happens …
Free Online Resources for Your Family
While spring may be more difficult to enjoy this season, we’ve put together a list of our favorite free resources that’ll help you and your family explore the world from the comfort of your home. Virtual field trips for the …