Dear Mom of the Mouthy Teen: I saw you today in the carpool lane, the grocery line, the waiting room. Like everyone else within earshot and eyeshot, I witnessed the disrespectful behavior of your teen. And since that type of public interaction is uncomfortable for everyone (including me) I … [Read more...] about Dear Mom of the Mouthy Teen: an open letter
Your Struggles During a Global Pandemic
Welcome to Day-Whatever of the COVID-19 Quarantine. I’m no global pandemic expert. I personally don’t know anyone who is. (Are you one? If so, send help!) All I know is that it just keeps coming—the closure updates, the stats, the CDC recommendations. The news changes by the hour, and just … [Read more...] about Your Struggles During a Global Pandemic
The Surprising Source of Your Balance Struggles
My son, Elijah is currently learning to drive. In the state of Kentucky, where I live, a 16 or 17-year-old must drive 60 hours with a licensed driver over the age of 21 before he can take his final road test. Parents, for those of you who haven’t done this wretched chore yet, let me just warn … [Read more...] about The Surprising Source of Your Balance Struggles
My #1 Tool for Keeping My Balance
Balance is all about knowing your priorities and living them out. Today I’m giving you the one thing that most consistently helps me live out my priorities. Today is all about lists. Most people I know have strong feelings about lists. They either love lists with all their mind, heart, soul, … [Read more...] about My #1 Tool for Keeping My Balance
8 Things Well-Balanced People Do Differently
1 They define what a balanced life means for them. They realize true balance is knowing and living their priorities; therefore, well-balanced people clearly define their priorities. They have a vision for what they value, where they are going, and (most importantly) where they are not … [Read more...] about 8 Things Well-Balanced People Do Differently
6 Questions to Ask Yourself When You Don’t Know What to Do
Every day we make decisions about where to direct our focus, our attention, our time, and our efforts. Some are small and inconsequential. But others are huge and life-altering. Or maybe not life-altering, but day-altering, or week-altering. The consequences of making an unwise decision can propel … [Read more...] about 6 Questions to Ask Yourself When You Don’t Know What to Do
Maybe You’re Thinking About Balance All Wrong
I’m guessing when you say you're “off-balance,” you probably mean you feel overwhelmed and unproductive. Or maybe you can’t quite figure out how to squeeze important people and duties into your already over-committed life. Perhaps what you “should” be doing and what you’re actually doing are two … [Read more...] about Maybe You’re Thinking About Balance All Wrong
Blindsided by Motherhood
It’s October 5, 1997, and I’m pregnant with my first child. My husband, Jon, and I decided to forego the gender reveal at our ultrasound, but I’m 100% sure it’s a girl and her name is Hannah. It’s a spectacular day in Jacksonville, Florida where we live. I imagine this is what weather will … [Read more...] about Blindsided by Motherhood
Introducing The Balanced MomCast
I've been working on something special for all the mommas... If you are a Christian mom who sometimes feels overwhelmed, frazzled, or exhausted, I have just the thing: A weekly, 30-minute show, just for YOU! Each episode you’ll hear practical tips, Biblical inspiration, and humor (duh!) to … [Read more...] about Introducing The Balanced MomCast
How to Make a Well-Balanced Decision
35,000. That’s the number of choices we make in one day. Assuming we’re awake 16 hours in a 24-hour period, that’s an average of one decision every 1.6 seconds. Some of those decisions are automatic, like when to scratch an itch or shift in a chair or cough (3 things I just decided to do … [Read more...] about How to Make a Well-Balanced Decision
