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Christmas Gift Ideas

Taken from my “Real Moms of West Michigan” segment with Tommy and Brook on Star 105.7… I know that you are so organized and probably have...

Best Apps for Moms And A Trip To the Studios

I couldn’t wait to get up to Grand Rapids for Artprize, it’s the largest art competition in the world and it’s only a half hour from my...

I Prefer Nice People

I like nice people. They’re easy to get along with; they don’t stomp on your feelings by calling you a bad mom. They don’t eat your...

Wrapping Up the Five Love Languages

Today we wrap up the series of Real Moms segements on the Five Love Languages of Children. The five basic love languages that the book...

Back to School, Simple Tips for Stress Free Mornings!

Do you hear it, the hallelujah chorus ringing out this morning?? Back to school means that moms can once again go to the grocery store...

Tips for Teaching Our Kids Honesty

I’m not talking about those times when our little ones asked someone in their 60’s if they have a baby in their tummy. Not good. This is...

Thank You to Lauren’s Birthmom

I don’t know your name or what you look like. I imagine that you saw the tiny disformed face of your new child and it brought you to...

Preventing the Summer Slide

Here is a link to some great age appropriate book suggestions too! And then, call me and we’ll go to the beach and eat ice cream! Click...

It’s here! Summer 2012 Praise and Coffee Magazine

We hope you enjoy it and we’d love it if you share it, tweet it or pin it! #parenting #womensmagazine #womensministry #moms #motherhood...

A Couple Tips for Moms on this Last Week of School

It’s the last week of school for most moms in West Michigan and I have just a couple ideas for you: 1. First, touch base one last time...

How Do I Get My Teen To Talk To Me?

We all want our kids to talk to us right? When they were little we imagined sweet conversations about life, love and how much they...

Tips on Communicating with Teens

One day we’re wrangling preschoolers, tying their shoes and washing syrup out of their hair. Five minutes later they are taller than us...

When My Son Was Diagnosed with Diabetes

I hope you never have to experience this, but when we sign up to be a mother, we don’t get to choose the journey. This was one of the...