Tag: Parenting

• A Chapter Book List for Elementary and Middle Grades Kids

  

  Another book list! This one for the kiddos. Books for the Younger Set For those just starting to read/listen to chapter books, age 5/6/7ish, these are some books that didn’t drive me bonkers. The Junie B Jones series, by Barbara Park. I know some moms find Junie B. to be rude and frustrating and well,…

  Big Family Trips

  April 23, 2024

  Reading and Writing

  book list, kids, Parenting, reading

• Raising Mentally Resilient Kids Part II

  

  A few more techniques to raise mentally healthy children.

  Big Family Trips

  January 11, 2024

  Suicide Prevention/Mental Health

  #faith, children, health, mental health, Parenting, resilience

• Raising Mentally Resilient Kids Part I

  

  Here are a few ideas for how to raise mentally resilient kids.

  Big Family Trips

  December 28, 2023

  Marriage and Family, Suicide Prevention/Mental Health

  mental health, Parenting

• Winter Reflection

  

  The day before my son had a minor operation – some dental work under anesthesia – it rained.  I remember because my husband made on ordinary comment about my brother, who had died during my pregnancy with my son, more than 7 years ago. Something about how it would be nice if he were here,…

  Big Family Trips

  February 6, 2019

  Marriage and Family, Suicide Prevention/Mental Health, Uncategorized

  anxiety, childhood, grief, growingup, growth, lettinggo, love, parenthood, Parenting, winter, worry

• 7 Embarrassing Accomplishments of an Overwhelmed Parent

  Like most parents, I think my kids are pretty much the most awesome people in the world.  My husband is cool too, although it’s less cute when he babbles, drools or gets food all over himself. Anyway, I’m truly thankful for my family, home, job, church and friends. But every now and then, I get…

  Big Family Trips

  October 16, 2014

  Marriage and Family

  embarrassing moments, Parenting