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No one really tells you exactly how hard being a mom is. You hear about the joys of motherhood, the beauty of being pregnant, and the gift of childbirth. You can read countless books or have numerous conversations about pregnancy, how to handle baby’s first year, parenting advice, and more, but no book or friendly […]
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Fall is my absolute favorite season of the entire year and in Michigan, where I reside, it seems to be the time when God is showing off His marvelous artistry through the bright, beautiful shades of red, orange and green that cover the terrain. Combine the vibrant colors with the crisp, cool air and fragrant […]
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“I can’t.” The false belief of having the power to do anything colliding with the realization of being able to do nothing. I prohibit these two small words from my children’s vocabulary and yet, I’ve uttered them more times [since Covid hit] than I care to admit. I’m a mom of five young children spanning […]
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In this second installment of my Culture Matters: Kids & Tech series, I will outline my family’s tech policy along with detailing each family member’s individual tech use and ownership. Additionally, I will offer age-appropriate rules and internet safety guidelines for your family’s personal consideration. If you have any rules, recommendations or resource referrals that I have not mentioned […]
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I had my first child in 2010 and became a proud owner of my first smartphone in 2011. Like most people, I was entranced by the technology, convenience and wow-ness of my first iPhone, especially since my previous phone had been a Motorola Razr with pixelated photo capability and Stone Age texting. As a young […]
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Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies By Hillary Morgan Ferrer with Julie Loos, Hillary Short, Teasi Cannon, Rebekah Valerius, Cathryn Buse, and Alisa Childers When I lived in the Dallas-Fort Worth area years ago and was a member of The Village Church, my pastor, Matt Chandler, would often refer to the […]
