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  • cloth diapering

    Cloth Diapering – The Good, The Bad, and The Messy

    July 6, 2019 / No Comments

    Considering using cloth diapers? Excellent. Though some parents may find the prospect intimidating or old-fashioned, using cloth diapers has never been easier. And they’re so darn cute.

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    Kristin

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    bumGenius Cloth Diapers – Why We Chose Them and Other Stuff You Should Know

    July 6, 2019
  • christian parenting

    Why “Going to Church” is Unbiblical and Correcting our Christian Phraseology Matters

    June 30, 2019 / No Comments

    There’s one phrase that’s really been getting under my skin lately. I’ve spent most of my life saying it. I think all of us who identify as Christians have. We’ve mentioned it to our co-workers when they ask about our weekend plans. We’ve said it to our neighbors when they ask where we’re off to so early in the morning. We proclaim it to our children when we drag them out of bed first thing on a Sunday. “We are going to church.” Church Defined According to Merriam-Webster, there’s nothing wrong with the statement. Church is most often defined as: “a building for public and especially Christian worship.” And this…

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    On Obedience and Grace

    August 6, 2018

    Holy Week Reading Plan: The Gospel of John and Selections of Scripture to Prepare Your Heart for Resurrection Day

    April 4, 2020

    God loved Noah. Period.

    July 21, 2018
  • general parenting

    5 Daily “Educational” Activities to do with Your Child This Summer

    June 13, 2019 / No Comments

    The first gift you can give your child this summer is the time and space for unstructured play. The second gift you can give your child this summer is yourself.

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    Self-Care: Another Form of Sabbath we’ve been Neglecting

    September 22, 2018

    Attachment Parenting: How We Got There

    April 6, 2019

    “Actually, we don’t Celebrate Halloween”: Parenting According to Personal Values

    October 27, 2018
  • general parenting

    10 Positive Discipline Tips I Learned from my Counselor

    June 7, 2019 / No Comments

      “How are you doing today?” my counselor asked as I entered her office. I wondered if she noticed the smudged mascara on my face and assumed, correctly, that I had been crying. “I’m stressed,” I said, skipping the niceties and and plopping on the floral couch. “My kids are making me insane lately, and I am especially struggling with my son. He’s just so strong willed and independent and emotional and we’re having trouble getting him listen to us and I’m running out of ideas of what to do.” Just this morning, I went on, I had to navigate the meltdown that happens every time I ask him to…

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    ‘Tis the Season…to Get Rid of your Kid’s Stuff

    November 8, 2018

    The 1st Birthday Party – 10 Tips for Hosting a Memorable Event without Breaking the Bank (or Losing your Mind)

    September 9, 2018

    40 Things to do Outside with your Kids this Winter

    February 6, 2019
  • general parenting

    Be Present, Pursue, and Practice Empathy – Parenting Skills for Weathering Your Child’s Inevitable Emotional Episodes

    May 28, 2019 / No Comments

    When we take the time and energy to be present with our children, pursue them, and practice empathy during their emotional episodes, not only do we help teach them how to work through their emotions, we reap a relational reward.  I was reminded of this last week. Let me tell you the story, and what I took away from it. 

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    Being Outside in January: How Braving the Cold has Benefited our Family

    February 1, 2019

    A Beautiful Mess

    July 19, 2018

    On Greeting our Children and Becoming a Better Parent

    January 23, 2019
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Meet Kristin

Hey! I'm a wife and mama of two beautiful kiddos. I believe in the power of words, beauty, faith, grace, and love. While I love to theorize about and strive for parenting ideals, I value the art of keeping it real. Thanks for reading.

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