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general parenting

10 Positive Discipline Tips I Learned from my Counselor

  “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…

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christian parenting, general parenting

On Greeting our Children and Becoming a Better Parent

  Confession: There are times when I parent poorly. There are times when I put my needs ahead of my children’s needs. There are times when I’m more interested in…

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babies, general parenting

Flowers for our Wild Flower – Lucy’s First Birthday Party

There’s something magical and crazy about your baby turning one. So much changes in one rotation around the sun, and that little infant that you nuzzled and worried about has…

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general parenting

Baby Wearing – Why this Simple Tool Makes a World of Difference

It is the one essential baby item I couldn't do without. My husband calls it part of my "mom uniform." I call it a lifesaver. I honestly don't know I…

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general parenting

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

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…

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  • books

    Sacred Stillness: 5 Books for Mama’s Morning Time

    January 14, 2020 / No Comments

    There are few things in life as life-giving and grounding for me as time spent alone in the quiet morning. Here are five books that I have been reading from to nourish my mind and heart and preparing me for a day of serving my family.

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    Kristin

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    7 Tips for Building a Living Books Library

    July 26, 2019

    30 Non-Fiction Book Suggestions for Your 2020 Reading List

    November 27, 2019

    15 Non-Fiction Books for Your Christmas List (Plus, a Gift for the Mama with no Time to Read)

    November 24, 2018
  • books,  seasonal

    30 Non-Fiction Book Suggestions for Your 2020 Reading List

    November 27, 2019 / No Comments

    Are you getting enough non-fiction? Non-fiction books are an incredible source of knowledge, inspiration, and practical tips for improving life for you and your family. Add some of these suggestions to your 2020 reading list!

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    Kristin

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    7 Tips for Building a Living Books Library

    July 26, 2019

    15 Non-Fiction Books for Your Christmas List (Plus, a Gift for the Mama with no Time to Read)

    November 24, 2018

    Sacred Stillness: 5 Books for Mama’s Morning Time

    January 14, 2020
  • general parenting,  seasonal

    Winter Wellness: 5 Strategies to Help You and Your Family Thrive in the Darkest Season

    November 14, 2019 / No Comments

    Bleak. Dark. Cold. Depressing. Unending. Invigorating. Cozy. Restful. Special. Sacred. Either set of adjectives can describe winter. It all depends on how you live it and how you view it.

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    Kristin

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

    February 1, 2019

    How Hygge Can Help your Family

    January 5, 2019

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

    June 13, 2019
  • homeschool,  parenting

    Knowing Nature by Name: Why I Teach my Children to Identify all Parts of Creation

    September 12, 2019 / No Comments

    It has taken a lot of learning and intentionality on my end to teach them to correctly identify different parts of nature. But I believe it is one of the greatest practices we've established, because by knowing nature by name and identifying nature together, we've all fostered a deep love for it.

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    Kristin

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    7 Tips for Building a Living Books Library

    July 26, 2019

    Turn Quarantine Into Quality Time: 14 Days of Questions and Activities

    March 14, 2020

    Homeschooling – Ideally and Really

    September 13, 2018
  • parenting

    Slow and Steady Potty Training – A Peaceful Alternative to Conventional Practices

    September 5, 2019 / No Comments

    You're tired of dealing with diapers. The cost, the mess, the time. But are you ready to try potty training? That's another question entirely. The reality is: potty training is hard. At least, it is when you follow conventional practices. But it wasn't hard for us. Let me tell you about our experience with Slow and Steady Potty Training. I'll tell you what we did (and didn't do) to potty train our two kids before they turned two-and-a-half with minimal stress, zero power struggles, and positive results.

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    Kristin

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    October 3, 2018

    Attachment Theory: An Introduction

    April 13, 2019

    On Mother’s Day

    May 12, 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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