Sleep props are objects used to help a baby fall asleep or fall back to sleep if he wakes prematurely. Since sleep is a natural function of the body, the primary sleep cue is sleepiness. Sleep props interfere with … Read More
Rich and I have been on this parenting journey for nine years. We’ve learned a lot from many people who have gone before us. We’ve stayed up nights tending to sick kids and prayed many prayers for our children’s hearts. … Read More
Your baby cries out in the middle of the night or in the middle of a nap and instantly your mind fills with questions: Why is she awake? Is something wrong? What should I do? In moments like these, … Read More
The first couple of weeks back to school for the year can be hard work for both parents and kids. We’ve had a great break during the summer, and that was just what we needed back in May! During those … Read More
Even with the best of intentions, in summer routine often gets away from us. So many fun activities, vacations, visits with family and friends, later bedtimes and later mornings…it’s all good, but it does make keeping the kids on a … Read More
How am I ever going to get it all done? Have you ever said these words as the new school year is approaching? So many decisions to make, school supplies to buy, and schedules to arrange. Yet in all of … Read More
Do you know what I saw in the store the other day? School supplies! School Supplies? Didn’t school just let out? How can it possibly be time for school to start again? If you are like me, you might feel … Read More
It’s July. Already I’m feeling exhausted trying to come up with ways to keep my son entertained. I’ll admit, I’ve played enough Monopoly and Legos for a lifetime and it can seem wearying in the moment. Maybe you are … Read More
With Father’s Day celebrations recently, I reflected on praying for my husband through the seasons of our life together. Many blogs, posts, memes, and media stories have shown up over the last week: thought-provoking ones, some that were inspiring, funny … Read More
After our children were grown and out of the house, Tim and I were called upon to help a brand new mom who was headed back to the hospital for emergency surgery. We savored the task at hand, helping these … Read More
About half way though my fifth pregnancy, my obstetrician began sharing some concerns about our unborn son. His arms and legs measured a little short, his movements were not as vigorous as desired, and there were concerns about the formation … Read More