Parenting Isn’t Easy — But It Is Worth It
Parenting has a way of humbling you. You can read all the books.Listen to the podcasts.Watch other families and take notes. And then, on a random Tuesday, when everything around…
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Our Family Story
Our story didn’t begin with parenting.It began with friendship. We were colleagues first. Then friends. Then we chose each other—intentionally and with faith at the center. Four years into marriage,…
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Parenting as Stewardship
Parenting is more than a role.It is stewardship. We don’t own our children. We are entrusted with them—for a season, with care, humility, and love. At The Joyful Village, we…
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Building Faith-Centered Family Habits
Homes aren’t defined by grand gestures; they’re shaped by everyday moments. Small, repeated moments that slowly form the atmosphere of a family. Faith-centered habits don’t need to be long or…
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Setting Family Intentions for the New Year
Every home has a feeling. You notice it when you walk in the door. It’s shaped by tone, pace, and priorities. The new year offers us a pause— a moment…
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Parenting Goals Rooted in Grace
As the year was coming to a close, I was making plans for my daughter. Swimming made the list first.It felt important. A survival skill. Something that could grow with…
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Celebrating the True Meaning of Christmas as a Family
This post is part of our Christmas series, “A Slower, Fuller Christmas for Families,” created to help parents choose presence, peace, and faith during the holiday season. In the middle…
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Managing Holiday Stress as a Parent
This post is part of our Christmas series, “A Slower, Fuller Christmas for Families,” created to help parents choose presence, peace, and faith during the holiday season. The holidays can…
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5 Simple Christmas Traditions That Bring Families Together
This post is part of our Christmas series, “A Slower, Fuller Christmas for Families,” created to help parents choose presence, peace, and faith during the holiday season. Christmas traditions don’t…
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Keeping Family First During the Holidays
This post is part of our Christmas series, “A Slower, Fuller Christmas for Families,” created to help parents choose presence, peace, and faith during the holiday season. The holidays have…