Posts tagged “Children”
God is with you always
My three-year-old had been having a hard time going to sleep. After years of him smiling beatifically and snuggling into his bed with nary…
Anti-Lazy Serum
I feel like I can say confidently that most adults find laziness frustrating. I’ve even seen this to be true for adults who personally…
Light drives away the shadows
I recently read a children’s book to my kids about a bear who wanted to get rid of his shadow. He didn’t like having…
The heavenly Father’s got this
If you have children, are you a fretting parent? I’m mainly chilled out, but I’ve also been known to—as I call it—panic pray. As…
Your Lifeguard is on duty
This summer I spent a couple of weeks poolside watching my kids try their first year of swimming lessons. Even though this was a…
Keep an eye on your neighbor
Just a few days before Thanksgiving, one state’s governor faced severe backlash when she suggested that people should keep an eye on their neighbors—and…
12 ways to help when a child dies
In the United States, we’re not used to children dying—and that’s a good thing. From 1980 to 2016, the death rate in the United…
1 reason why . . . you should have a conversation about 13 Reasons Why
What’s the 1 reason why you need to talk about 13 Reasons Why? Because you’re the parent. If you don’t know what I’m talking about,…
6 ways to lessen your college stress
As college students are preparing to go to school, they are making packing lists: Bedding. Check. Toiletries. Check. Phone charger. Check. Turns out, they…
The Ache of Empty Arms: 6 Ways to Support Parents After Infant Loss
Stacy was five months pregnant when her water broke. She was put on complete bed rest, but one week later, Kora Ruth was born…