Have you ever had an encounter in which you shared with someone about something you were struggling with (frustration at work, grief over a loss, a difficult personal relationship, etc.), and instead of feeling better after sharing it, the person’s response, however well-intentioned, left you feeling dismissed and not really understood at all? Maybe they … Read More about The Gift of Empathy
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Helping Kids Thrive During a PCS Move
April is the Month of the Military Child, which honors the resilience of military kids and the important role they play in our Armed Forces community. It also marks the beginning of PCS (‘Permanent’ Change of Station) season, when many of these children will be packing up once again, leaving behind familiar faces and places … Read More about Helping Kids Thrive During a PCS Move
Introverted Mom- A Book Review
The Book I Had Been Waiting For… Words can’t describe the sense of anticipation and relief I felt when I heard that someone had written a book called Introverted Mom. Typically, I’ll try to get books through the library if I can, in order to save money, and because my husband joked that my book … Read More about Introverted Mom- A Book Review
Cultivating Joy through Serving Others
As a mom whose full-time job has been taking care of home and family for many years, this is not a post I expected to write. Because of how much serving mothers inherently do each day, I thought I’d be much more likely to offer up ideas about self-care, setting boundaries, fostering a teamwork approach … Read More about Cultivating Joy through Serving Others
Road Tripping with Kids
On the Road Again I’m currently packing up for a long road trip alone with my four kids, and it hit me that I’ve been taking multiple long-distance trips a year with children for a decade now. My approach has evolved since the days of passing back Puffs to my baby in the backseat and … Read More about Road Tripping with Kids
Undignified
I left my dignity at the altar one night. I had been sitting in the dimly lit sanctuary during that Sunday evening worship service watching my three-year-old dance in the aisles to every song. He was the only one dancing in a roomful of restrained Minnesotans, but that didn’t stop him. I didn’t feel that … Read More about Undignified