Guys, am I adequately conveying my enthusiasm about family purpose statements?! I don't think there is a better place to start if we're going to build strong family identities. When we talked last week about why and how to make one, I told you that ours is a work in progress. Eventually, I want our …
Building Family Identity with a Family Purpose Statement
If I asked you right-this-minute what your parents believed in and what values guided them while you were growing up, how succinctly could you answer? I’m guessing for most of us, a few phrases our parents repeated come to mind, and we can picture them leading family prayers or volunteering at the …
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Wholehearted Women Building Wholehearted Families
"Love and belonging are irreducible needs of men, women, and children." Brene Brown I'm excited to tell you that my writing here is taking on a new focus! It has been on my mind and heart for more than a year. I've tugged at it here and there, but what it comes down to is this: I want my family …
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Family Dinner Activities | Printable!
If you're like me, you read helpful ideas all the time but rarely get it together enough to try them out. To give you a little extra boost for your mealtime conversations, I made a quick printable that sums up each game—without my delightful commentary. Haha. All you have to do is click here or on …
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12 Meaningful Activities for Family Meals
If you remember from when I shared some easy alternatives to family dinner, my husband and I have mixed feelings about family meals. (And by mixed, I mean my husband wouldn't mind bagging it for a few more years...) So when we do sit down at the dinner table, I want our time to count. :) With …
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Warnings & Tips for the Soon-to-Be Mom of Many
Does our oldest son's mind look sufficiently blown in this picture? I think that's right about how every mom feels during her first month of having two, three or more kids. :) Right after I had our third baby, I wrote this post with tips on making it through the first weeks with a newborn and older …
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