I am in a unique season of parenting. I have the joy of having two toddlers and two teens. I get to experience the innocence and development of the tiny tots and the struggle of belonging and self-discovery of girls who are becoming young women. I want my relationship with each of them to remainContinue reading “How to build strong parent-teen relationships through effective communication and trust-building”
Category Archives: Journaling
Refillable: Self-care ideas for the millennial mom running on empty
Hi, mama. I see you. I AM you. You’re running on fumes, pouring every ounce of yourself into your family… forgetting to fill your own cup as most mamas do. I know how easy it is to push your needs aside in the never-ending balancing act of motherhood. But here’s the thing… self-care isn’t selfish.Continue reading “Refillable: Self-care ideas for the millennial mom running on empty”
The imperfect mom’s guide to consistent quiet times
One thing is for sure: when you are a mom… expect the unexpected. Flexibility is such an important skill when you are raising kids. You think I will wake up early to do Bible time before the kids wake up, only to have the teens wake up and want to spend time with you… YouContinue reading “The imperfect mom’s guide to consistent quiet times”
Breaking the script: How journaling can rewrite toxic mom narratives
Stop. Just stop. All of those lies you’ve been telling yourself are simply not true. You were created in God’s image, and that is such a beautiful thing. He made you exactly as you were meant to be. When you constantly criticize yourself or hold yourself to unrealistic standards, you may experience increased stress, anxiety,Continue reading “Breaking the script: How journaling can rewrite toxic mom narratives”
Journaling 101: The supplies that’ll make you fall in love with writing
You want to start journaling, but you don’t even know where to start. Does that sound familiar? Not sure what kind of journal to get or pen to use? I have journaled for 25 years, not every day and sometimes not very consistently. But over the last 5 years, I have tested different styles ofContinue reading “Journaling 101: The supplies that’ll make you fall in love with writing”
3 Reasons every entrepreneur should journal
Historically, journaling has been geared toward females in a “Dear Diary” sense- the mushy, gushy stuff you don’t want your mom to find or your brother to read. But the truth is, journaling is so good for the soul. Journaling allows you to process what’s going on in your life or business. Putting pen toContinue reading “3 Reasons every entrepreneur should journal”
How journaling promotes personal growth, mental health, and creative expression
Did you know journaling can be powerful for personal growth, improved mental health, and unlocking creative expression? If you’ve been with me for a while, you know that journaling is kinda my thing. I love the idea of scribbling raw emotions on the pages of a journal. It is freeing and helps me organize myContinue reading “How journaling promotes personal growth, mental health, and creative expression”
A gift for generations– how journaling today can tell your stories tomorrow
My dad died when I was 14. There were a lot of things my dad wasn’t here for. There were a lot of stories I never got to hear or that I don’t remember. When we lose someone, we try to cling to every detail, every memory, and every story. But the brain doesn’t alwaysContinue reading “A gift for generations– how journaling today can tell your stories tomorrow”
Journaling to turning everyday moments into treasured memories
Have you ever been in a moment and thought, “I’ll never forget this.” Or, “I will always remember when my toddler said that.” And now you have no idea what you even wanted to cherish as a memory? Been there! But I try to be very intentional in my journaling practice to take note whenContinue reading “Journaling to turning everyday moments into treasured memories”