Mom's Weekly Archives

No matter if it was a plan, or the result of unforeseen circumstances, mothers everywhere find themselves staying at home—where they are in danger.

For parents, life goes on in June. For teens, life takes a pause. School is out for several weeks. So what’s the parent of a bored teen to do?

As wonderful as summer can be, keeping ourselves sane and our children occupied, happy and safe can be quite a juggling act.

As I read the story and heard the mother had four children a stark realization came to my mind- this could have happened to me.

As an adolescent, I remember thinking, “She should have it all together, after all she’s a mom.” Never considering that you had recently been an...

Most of our children’s difficult phases are temporary. But how we choose to handle them can have more lasting impact.

Before you send the flowers, or make the phone call, or give her a gift card, let me offer some insight as to what most moms really want for...

As young daughters grow up and someday become mothers themselves, they'll look to their own moms for advice and guidance.

The fringe of society is where the world is changed. In fact, it’s where Jesus turned the world upside down. A total weirdo, in the best sense of...

How can we as parents be wise when our children have friend problems? We tell them a story about Philemon in the Bible and his choice to forgive an...

Before we hand our children unlimited access to the world of texting, selfies, and social media, we need to consider several factors influencing...

Yes, you are an angry mom, but you’re not sure what to do about it. You really love being a mom. But sometimes, you’re just mad.

I had been a momma for just a few days, and I had already discovered this reality: motherhood is lonely.

You don’t have to teach a child to say, “Gimme that!” or “I want another one!” Greed comes naturally to all of us. It’s easy to want more than...

As a slave of multitasking, I had multiplied the stress of everyday life. In the process, I had diminished my quality time to nearly zero.