Choosing Presence Over Perfection at Christmas
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. Growing up, I…
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How We Keep Our Marriage Strong While Raising a Baby
I was listening to a parenting podcast one day—as I often do—when one sentence stopped me in my tracks. “Don’t sacrifice your marriage on the altar of parenting” It struck…
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10 Things I Wish I Knew as a New Mom
I grew up in a big family. I’m the 8th of 10 children. By the time I became a mom, I had already watched nieces and nephews arrive, grow, stumble,…
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Welcome to The Joyful Village — A Parenting Space Rooted in Love, Faith, and Intentional Stewardship
Parenting is one of the greatest gifts God entrusts to us—a sacred stewardship. It’s more than raising a child. It’s guiding a soul with patience, wisdom, love, and grace. As…