What to do when your kid is hurting? Sometimes as parents we don’t know the right words to say to our kids when they experience rough times. I’m here to tell you, I’ve been there - we’ve all been there. [...]
I had the opportunity to talk with my brother on YouTube Live about his new book, Unexpected places. This is a fun, honest, transparent and vulnerable conversation that only scratches the surface of what the book entails. Authenticity is the [...]
Five years from now, what will you wish you had done with what you have now? You have power and God has given you the authority to use it, but are you using it? Has the authority you have access [...]
For Christians, talking about sex can be awkward, even when the subject is simply about what God intended it to be. So it’s not surprising that for most Christians, the idea of discussing sex addiction is downright terrifying. But these [...]
Who is my favorite Girl Boss/Mom Boss? My daughter, Kariss Farris. Kariss and her husband, Joshua, own a photography business - while also boss-parenting two adorable little people! I think my daughter is a ridiculously great photographer and a ridiculously [...]
She wrote out all her wedding plans and hoped to have a big ceremony. Her high school friends said she would be the first among them married. She longed to birth her own children. She is now in her 70s. [...]
Most parents battle this fear: that one day they will look back and regret how they raised their kids. “Did I spend enough time with them? Did I do the things that matter most? Did my children feel valued?” In [...]
We’ve talked a LOT about motherhood this month. But for the remainder of May, I want to zoom out, gain a wider perspective, and talk about why motherhood is so important. It’s important for us to understand that motherhood is [...]
Do you ever feel as if you are trying to cram every piece of advice and wisdom into your children while they’re still at home with you, and at the same time, trying to protect them from everything that comes [...]
Have you ever found yourself reflecting on your parenting and wondering if your kids will turn out okay? Do you wonder if you’re doing a good job being a mom? Parenting is an adventure--that’s for sure. This adventure can be [...]
