When people hear that I have six kids, the reaction is usually entertaining. Sure there are some days when I wonder what I’ve got myself into, worry about the world they’ll inherit and consider the environmental footprint of a family like mine. But most of...
A few years ago a friend was attending the Earth Day celebrations in her community with her five children in tow. She must have been quite the sight as she pushed her double stroller along with her three older children hanging on. She stopped at...
Allow me to gush: I love being a part of a large family! Eight kids, all singletons –thank you very much! I have friends who have more than eight, and some who are close to the number. For now, we (my husband & I) are...
Most people get excited for couples expecting their first child, and rightly so. There are still looks of pleasant surprise and congratulations with the second and the third. The fourth pregnancy can bring about moments of silence for some, looks of genuine surprise from others....
I was pregnant for the first time, and feeling a bit anxious, so I asked my brother whose wife had a baby the previous year, "How much does it cost to have a baby on a monthly basis?" David said, "If you can afford a...
How you use your money can either alleviate or produce much stress in your life. It is good to get a handle on your spending habits so that you can channel your money in the right direction. ...
We're trying to get pregnant but it's not working. ...
Right from the time your child is born, that child is watching, soaking in and learning what it means to be human, to relate to others and what love is all about. As they grow, they need to learn the true meaning of love, life...
Definitely start young with age-appropriate explanations and expand on it as they get older. Try to be the first one to tell them so they hear it from you and not the others, even if it means the child is younger than you wish....
Disclaimer: These authors are excellent in their areas of expertise. However there potentially could be some statements I disagree with. I nevertheless recommend them as great reads. Use your discretion. DAUGHTERS IN DANGER, SENSE & SEXUALITY and much more Abstinence Guide by Dr. Meg Meeker Start Preparing for the Teen Years...
by Mary Beth Bonacci Bonacci is a syndicated columnist based in Denver, and the author of We’re On a Mission from God and Real Love. I found the Real Love book an excellent resource for my teenagers and myself on sexuality. It is written in a...
If you choose to pull your children out of the school program, here are some ideas: Be positive in affirming your role. Stress your confidence, competence, and desire to be the primary educator in this critical area of your child's development. Always be polite, diplomatic...
How can we help our families discover what Christmas is really meant to be? Here are a few ideas...
Birthdays offer a wonderful opportunity to let our loved ones know how much they are valued. ...
From Irene Every Easter we have the tradition of painting easter eggs. We hardboil some eggs and use paints to color them. We blow out other eggs and use wax and paint to create eggs we can keep. Traditionally we paint these eggs on Good Friday....
Many women desire an outlet that will expand their horizons, develop their talents and solidify their identity as individuals. Whether we feel swamped with small children, busy juggling a job and family or a bit lost once the kids are all in school, there are...
Session #1 - Introduction. Primary Educator Session #2 - Character Building Session #3 - Order and Time Session #4 - Material Order Session #5 - Housework Session #6 - Obedience Session #7 - Sincerity Session #8 - Fortitude Session #9 - Budgeting Session #10 - Sanity Savers Session #11 - Your Husband...
YOUR HUSBAND Your husband has a vital role in your family, just like you do. In many ways it may be the same, but it is different and complimentary. He approaches things from the point of view as a man and as such has different outlooks,...
Sanity Savers Being a mom and wife are the most important roles we have. They are roles in which we serve the people we love most and invest a lot of energy, skill and thought into what we do. Our role is unrepeatable and highly valuable....
BUDGETING This is a great discussion. No need for pen and paper. Just go for it. Many times in married life we need to be on a tight budget - we just bought a house, we are on one income, more children are around etc. etc. Thinking...