I remember using sarcasm to get my point across. First with friends of mine, then with my husband, and later with my own children.
I didn't want to admit to myself that my sarcasm was hurting my
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Growth Mindset
Meal Time Help is Here!
Every mom of little ones knows just how difficult meal time can be. This past week I shared a few reels on social media regarding my favorite items that I use in our home (and out to dinner) to help
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A Simple Way to Start a Sabbath Practice
I use to hear about a sabbath practice and think "that must be reserved for some Bible scholar, and not me... a mostly SAHM of four little ones." And yet it wasn't very long that I realized that the
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Are you stuck in the ‘Loop Around’?
Over the years, I have used the term the 'Loop Around' to describe a process that many of us experience when new to setting boundaries.
It goes like this:
You realize a boundary needs to be
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Here is My New YouVersion Devo + Nashville Trip Recap
Howdy friends! It has been a while since I have shared anything personal lately, perhaps because the book has taken up the majority of my time (outside of my family.) Inside this post I will be
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What are Healthy Boundaries?
Now that we've talked about porous and rigid boundary styles, it is important that we talk about what a healthy boundary style looks like. This is a style that makes space for change, without
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What are Rigid Boundaries?
Have you heard of Rigid Boundaries before? This is a style that feels like a wall, serving to keep people out. People with rigid boundaries avoid intimacy or closeness. They are very closed off and
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What are Porous Boundaries?
We are now in 2024, and the newness of the year can feel empowering. I wanted to take this opportunity to brush up on the types of boundaries that exist and reflect on where we are at as we rest from
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New Year, Same you, New Boundaries.
This time of year, we can all find ourselves in the midst of reflection. What was our year like? What were the highs and lows? What do we want to see changed, etc.? I want to challenge you this year
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Do you have boundaries in place for the holidays?
The holiday season is upon us in a big way this upcoming week, and the majority of you are already asking me on Instagram for tips on how to manage. Often, we are spending more time with family,
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