Mom's Weekly Archives

 Even as adults, we still need our parents' support, particularly through difficult times, such as mental illnesses, terminal illnesses, or...

I am the mom of five sons: three adults, one 10-year-old, and one 9-year-old. This does not make me an expert; it means I am experienced and tired...

Our role as parent never ends. The job description changes, but the job is never done. In today's world, our adult children face trials and...

The story of Sarah is a reminder that God redeems our deepest hurts. As he promises in His Word, he takes the deepest hurt of the barren woman and...

While under-parenting can throw our kids to the wolves, is it possible that over-parenting can turn our kids away from faith?

Moms, are you living with shame and regret? Please let me encourage you today. In the Lord, you have a secure refuge - a place to go when you feel...

This term “sanctity of life” has most often been connected to the battle over abortion and protecting the lives of the unborn, but is there more to...

The early months with a newborn are not the only years of exhaustion. Until the elusive extra-long vacation arrives on the backs of magical fairy...

Kids who carry their moms’ emotional needs will suffer anxiety, bitterness, and resentment later on in life. They will feel guilt for trying to set...

Ground them in their identity. By this, I mean nothing will be more important than for your daughter to understand their intrinsic value, not just...

Should a single mom date? Shouldn't she? What rules should be followed, if she does?

That caring for someone who is entirely dependent upon you for their every need and being responsible for that person’s upbringing is a monumental...

What do I want my kids to remember from their childhood? What do I hope they’ll do with their own kids someday? For example, I read aloud to them a...

Admitting that our children can be difficult does not mean they aren’t gifted by God or that we don’t love them immensely, it simply means that...

Many people focus on the leaving part of foster care, and while it is hard to say goodbye to a child you have invested yourself in, I have been...