Pick your battles. We had two children, one of whom was neat and the other whose room was a pigsty. After much fussing, nagging, begging, and bribery, I finally shut the bedroom door and lived with it. I let him know that when he ran out of clean clothes, he could bring them to the laundry room or wear them dirty. Then I shut up! —Debbie, Mississippi
I cannot overemphasize enough the need for a morning time with the Lord. In my own life, it has been vital to listen to…
In my early forties, I heard an amazing quote by a pastor to single moms. He stated, “Don’t try to be the dad, just…
While your role as a parent is particularly important, don’t take yourself too seriously. Laugh with your children and be willing to laugh at yourself. —Debbie,…