Jon Acuff The recession in 2008 was stressful for my family, but you know what didn’t happen? The recession didn’t say to me: “Guess what? In addition to losing your job and most of the value of your house, you also have to homeschool your kids. That’s right, starting today, you’re a teacher. Good luck…
*The following is excerpted from an online article posted on StudyFinds. What time do you relax and unwind each day? Most adults are able to kick their feet back around five or six in the afternoon, but a new survey finds that parents have essentially lost all of their R&R time thanks to COVID-19. On…
It is week number whatever since COVID-19 began and I am making good progress on my coffee stash. The cutesy Facebook posts highlighting everyone’s Pinterest projects are starting to fade. The smiles are starting to looking more strained as parents are wondering how much longer they will have to be the counselors/craft room directors at…
*The following is excerpted from an online article posted on StudyFinds. U.S. teachers have been underappreciated and woefully underpaid for quite some time, but it looks like they’ve at least gained some newfound respect in the wake of COVID-19. A recent survey of 2,000 parents found that 70% now realize being a teacher is a…
Coronavirus? Quarantine? No handmade gifts from school or church? No cute pictures at church of everyone dressed up? This is going to be a Mother’s Day like no other. But this year let’s make it our mission to find joy in the midst of it all! My picture from Mother’s Day last year is one…
Sarah Anderson “Thank you for making this dinner! But I think I like Dad’s spaghetti better.” It was so close to being a compliment. And given what I know about my cooking ability, I’ll take it. My five-year-old was right. I put forth a good effort, but his dad is the better cook. Mothering can…
Note: this week in honor of Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the many different women in our lives who have left a legacy. We’re calling them our “many mothers,” and thanking them for their love. Read more about #ManyMothers, and how you can thank your many moms, here. I still remember vividly waking up in the…
Carey Nieuwhof One of the reasons its so critical to help our kids live a determined life is that almost nothing happens on the first try. Fast forward twenty years and imagine your son or daughter grown up. Their character (including their determination) will directly impact what happens at work, at home, and in their…
*The following is excerpted from an online article posted on StudyFinds. It’s quite understandable if family relationships are under a lot of strain while everyone is stuck at home together during the coronavirus lockdown. Yet a recent survey conducted in the United Kingdom shows that even amid such difficult circumstances, most families have risen above…
Our world is currently experiencing an unprecedented time. The uncertainty and unknowns are causing anxiousness and fear in everyone. Read more here on how to manage fear during a pandemic. In the midst of all the questions, it’s incredibly important to focus on our physical health and our mental health. Our thoughts often trap us in…