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Lies Moms Believe : I Can’t Love This House

By jessica 4 Comments

So, this post is obviously in my 31- Day "Lies Moms Believe" series. And I want to be honest with View Post

Filed Under: House, Home and Health Tagged With: lies moms believe

Lies Modern Moms Believe: I’m Better With The Kids Than My Husband

By jessica 1 Comment

Big disclaimer here: EVERY FAMILY IS DIFFERENT. I know this post may not apply to all, because it View Post

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Marriage, Parenting Tagged With: lies moms believe

The Real Reason Moms Today Are So Stressed

By jessica 11 Comments

Note: The post you are reading is part of my October series, 31 Lies Modern Moms Believe. Read the View Post

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Parenting

Stop Saying This Around Your Kids

By jessica 5 Comments

Note: The post you are reading is part of my October series, 31 Lies Modern Moms Believe. Read the View Post

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Parenting Tagged With: how to make your kids confident, what not to say to your kids

Which Kind Of “Mommy Perfectionist” Are You?

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I used to think perfectionists were all one type of person. If you asked me if I were one, I'd say View Post

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Parenting Tagged With: perfectionist mom

Lies Moms Believe #11 : Another Mom’s Calling Is My Calling

By jessica 5 Comments

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Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Be Free {Kick the Distractions}, Parenting Tagged With: lies moms believe

But Someone Might Play With These Happy Meal Toys! (& Other Decluttering Myths)

By jessica 4 Comments

But Someone Might Play With These Happy Meal Toys! (& Other Decluttering Myths) - Mommy Lie View Post

Filed Under: House, Home and Health

YOU Could Be A Writer – I’m Looking For You!

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I hope you've been enjoying my 31-Day Series on "Lies Modern Moms Believe." I'm taking a small break View Post

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The Best Gift You Can Give Your Children Is A Technology-Free Childhood

By jessica 13 Comments

Note: The post you are reading is part of my October series, 31 Lies Modern Moms Believe. Read the View Post

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Be Free {Kick the Distractions}, Parenting

Lie Moms Believe #8: “It’s Too Late”

By jessica 3 Comments

This is a big moment, because I'm going to confess to you (all of you, over the internet) one of my View Post

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Parenting

Can We All Just Admit That Kids’ Birthday Parties Have Gotten OUT OF CONTROL

By jessica 12 Comments

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Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Parenting

Lie Moms Believe #6 : “I Will Always Be A Yelling Mom”

By jessica 3 Comments

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Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Parenting Tagged With: how to stop yelling at your kids

A Word Of Warning To Moms With Side Businesses

By jessica 13 Comments

Note: The post you are reading is part of my October series. This post is Lies Moms Believe #5 (Once View Post

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Be Free {Kick the Distractions}, Parenting

Lies Modern Moms Believe #4 : I Look Good In These Skinny Jeans

By jessica 17 Comments

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Filed Under: Just For Laughs Tagged With: should moms wear skinny jeans

Lies Modern Moms Believe (#3 : “Facebook Is A Relaxing, Worthwhile Hobby”)

By jessica 14 Comments

This post is part of my October post series: 31 Lies Modern Moms Believe. Check out the whole View Post

Filed Under: Be Free {Kick the Distractions} Tagged With: mom addicted to facebook

Lies Moms Believe #2: I Have ANY Control Over My Children’s Future

By jessica 4 Comments

This post is part of my October post series: 31 Lies Modern Moms Believe. Check out the whole View Post

Filed Under: Be Peaceful {Conquer Your Worries} Tagged With: mom anxiety, mothering anxiety, worried moms

31-Day Series: Lies Modern Moms Believe (#1 : “I Should Be Happy”)

By jessica 3 Comments

This post is part of my October post series: 31 Lies Modern Moms Believe. Check out the whole View Post

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Parenting Tagged With: how to be happy as a mom, lies moms believe, should moms be happy

Don’t Let October Pass Without Doing This…

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I'm super excited to begin my 31-Day October Series "31 LIES MODERN MOMS BELIEVE"! But first - I View Post

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An Inside Look At The Muslim World

By jessica 5 Comments

A note from Jessica: The author is a friend of mine, and I am so grateful she's shared her View Post

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31 Lies Modern Moms Believe

By jessica 3 Comments

For the first time ever, this year I'm participating in the write31days Blog Series! For the month View Post

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Parenting Tagged With: lies moms believe

If God Feels Distant, Look Here (Lessons From The ICU)

By jessica 2 Comments

Many of my readers know  that a month ago, our son Sam had a life-threatening allergic reaction, and View Post

Filed Under: Be Peaceful {Conquer Your Worries}, My Story

To My Young Mom Friends – Your Marriage Could Be So Much More Than It Is

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About a month after I gave birth to my firstborn, Todd and I - just us - LEFT HOME and drove an View Post

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I Asked 20 Moms With Grown Kids What They Regret Most. Here Are Their Answers.

By jessica 55 Comments

Have you read my books? ps. If you haven't read my parenting books, check them out. I think View Post

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Parenting, Popular Posts Tagged With: mom guilt, mom regrets, parenting tips, parenting wisdom, wisdom from older moms

A Fussy Baby Isn’t The End Of The World (It Just Feels Like It) +10 Things To Try

By jessica 3 Comments

Thank you to CVS for sponsoring this post. All opinions are 100% mine. This post may contain View Post

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You Could Cure Your Picky Eater If You Wanted To (It Only Takes The Resolve Of A Navy Seal)

By jessica 10 Comments

Note: I am not a doctor. Please consult your doctor with all medical concerns. I know that View Post

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Parenting Tagged With: how to cure a picky eater

How To Teach Little Kids To Pray

By jessica 13 Comments

My husband - bless his kind, patient soul - puts our boys to bed most every night. We've been having View Post

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Parenting Tagged With: how to teach kids to pray, teach a child to pray, teaching kids to pray

Can We Please Stop Saying THIS To Each Other?

By jessica 15 Comments

Tonight at the pool two sweet neighbors were chatting with me about our first day of homeschool. I View Post

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Homeschooling, Popular Posts

I Promise – Your Kids Can Clean Their Own Playroom

By jessica 5 Comments

  Yes, your kids can clean their own playroom! The day I happened upon this amazing View Post

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Parenting

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