No matter how old your kids are, you will always be a parent. It’s a lifelong job.
Some kids leave the nest easily. Others struggle.
Part of emptying our nest may involve processing and moving past painful parenting. Been there. Done that. Got the broken heart to prove it. But life moves on. You CAN have a fulfilling life even if your relationships with your older children are painful, or they are broken and troubled.
This is a time to reflect on motherhood and how it has changed us.
Are you thinking about grandchildren? May we all be blessed with them. Let’s be Good Grannies to them.
My last child turned 20! No more teens in the nest!
God pursues His beloved children
Communication skills: Actively listening to your child
Embracing imperfection as a gift
How seeking perfection harms you and your children
How a young mom embraces imperfection
Teaching your kids to accept imperfection
Grace space, or judgment zone?
Teach your kids the value of giving this Christmas
Paying Allowances: To pay or not to pay?
Do I have to like my kid today?
5 strategies for helping siblings get along
Here’s the solution for naughty school children
Talking about estranged adult children and some healing advice
11 ways to deal with having an estranged adult child
How estranged mothers can find acceptance and healing
How to deal with having an estranged adult child
Pity party days: What’s a mom to do when her heart is pierced?
5 things NOT to say to a mom in pain
When your adult child breaks your heart
Anywhere but home: The motto of the wayward child
Opening a vein: Talking about family trouble
How does a mom get through difficult times?
Searching for my new normal
Is your child discouraged?
Parenting
Should you support your adult child?
Should adult children pay rent?
What Fall is Like in the Emptying Nest
April Fool’s Day tricks to play on your child
How seeking perfection harms you and your children
How a young mom embraces imperfection
Teaching your kids to accept imperfection
Grace space, or judgment zone?
Mom, get out of your frumpy clothes!
So this is real mom life today
Where are you living?
7 Things Mom really wants for Mothers Day
Valuing motherhood: Why I went from full-time lawyer to full-time mom
Valuing motherhood: Becoming a stay-at-home mom
Valuing motherhood: The realistic side of full-time motherhood
Valuing motherhood: Attachment theory
Valuing motherhood: Don’t need daycare
3 things moms do to mess up Christmas
Mama, it’s going to be OK
What do you love about your Mom?
A motherless mother on Mother’s Day
Reigniting Mom: Finding your mojo after mothering
Reigniting Mom: Motivating Your Mojo After MotheringHow does a mom get through difficult times?
A motherless mother on Mother’s Day
What to do when mothering is a mess!
One of those days
Are you a tired mama? Are you being listened to?
3 things moms do to mess up Christmas
Mothering is a divine appointment
Things that are wonderful about small children
What will you do with the grandkids?
What are the basic requirements if I want to adopt?
6 things I’ve learned from adopting my children
Child Adoption: Basic requirements
2 Free Child Adoption Resources
November is National Adoption Month
Special Needs? Yes, you can homeschool!
Special needs learning: Starting to figure it out
Special Needs: When homeschooling does not go smoothly
Special Needs: Every family looks different
Special needs: Is it legal to homeschool?
Special Needs: Is homeschooling the best?
Heads Up! Homeschooling the challenging child
Special Needs Teaching Product Reviews
How to beat your homeschooling fears
What I learned from homeschooling my kids
Homeschooling 101: A guide to getting started
Homeschool Moms: How homeschool Dads can really help
Homeschooling: Why homeschool?
Special Needs: Is homeschooling the best?
Preschool Book List: Books for snowy days
A homeschooler responds to Trump’s voucher proposal – meh
There are no banned books in homeschools!
Christmas gift guide for homeschool moms
What about the little ones? Teaching-multi ages in the homeschool
Signs along the homeschooling journey
Feeling like a failure?
Who says homeschooled kids are nerds?
End of the year homeschool blues
Federal Tax Credits for Homeschoolers: Thanks, but no thanks
Handling irregular chores with kids
Life Skills for Kids: Children and chores
Life Skills for Kids: The importance of teaching life skillls
Life Skills: Kids and allowances
Paying allowances: To pay or not to pay
March Madness: Fun things to do with your kids until the weather warms
Family activities for April and May
Keeping kids busy with summer activities
Kids summer activities roundup
A Dozen Easy DIY Halloween Costumes
Preschool Book List: Books for snowy days
Simple, Fun Kids Activities for Winter
Easy Easter Craft: Easter Egg Tree
Stress-free Halloween party planning
Low cost ideas for family fun!
Valentine’s Day Crafts for Older Kids
Valentine’s Day gifts for your kids
Stress-free Halloween party planning
Easy Thanksgiving crafts for kids