Caught Between Tired and Tears
Parenting in midlife is the best of times and the worst of times. You live between opposite extremes, often caught between tired and tears. Here's what it's like in the fledging season of life. The...
View Article4 Gifts Your Kids Won’t Tell You They Want
Christmas is stressful finding just the right present for your teen or tween. While I love that my older kids send me links to online gifts I can purchase from my living room with coffee in hand, added...
View Article9 Tips for Parents of Teens on Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is a great opportunity for parents to talk about hard stuff, and it's also a hard day for some kids. Here are 8 tips for parents of teens. The post 9 Tips for Parents of Teens on...
View ArticleHow to Hold On to What’s Most Important
Busyness, stress, and irritability chase mom and women of all ages. Here are six secret principles for holding on to what's most important. The post How to Hold On to What’s Most Important appeared...
View ArticlePerformance vs Relational Parenting
Brenda discusses the powerful principle of relationship parenting from her book Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind. The post Performance vs Relational Parenting appeared first on...
View Article5 Reasons to Talk about Hard Stuff with Your Kids
Kids rarely tell you they need to talk about hard stuff. And you might be afraid to so do, if you're honest. Here are 5 reasons why talking is essential. The post 5 Reasons to Talk about Hard Stuff...
View ArticleLessons from the Classroom of Parenting
I was asked what I'd do differently as a parent and also what I'm glad I did. Here's the short list on parenting as we enter the month of necessary endings. The post Lessons from the Classroom of...
View ArticleEmotional Regulation for Moms Episode 14
Mom, do you struggle with emotional regulation? Listen to learn how important your emotional regulation is for helping your kids with their meltdowns. The post Emotional Regulation for Moms Episode 14...
View ArticleWhen Mother’s Day is Not a Happy Day
Mother's Day can be hard. Learn practical tools for dealing with mom pain this Mother's Day from real Moms in the Scripture. The post When Mother’s Day is Not a Happy Day appeared first on Brenda L...
View ArticleWhy Moms Cry at Graduation Time
May is a hard time for moms of seniors. Graduation is a rite of passage for your student, but also for you. Here's why little things like a form letter brings you to tears. The post Why Moms Cry at...
View ArticleWhat Kids Need in a Fragile Culture Episode 19
Have you ever felt overwhelmed or ill-equipped in raising kids in today’s culture? There is no question that today’s culture is hostile, broken, and fragile. And the thought of sending your kids,...
View ArticleThe Last Day
No one prepares you for the last day your child is home before they leave for college. But God's been preparing them, and you, all along. The post The Last Day appeared first on Brenda L Yoder, Life...
View ArticleThe Secret to Your Child’s Greatest School Year
School started this month for thousands of students. When I worked in a school, I loved the excitement of the first day. Faces are filled with excitement, anticipation, but also anxiety. Uncertainty is...
View Article10 Ways Parents Sin by Idolizing Children
Do you put your kids, their success, and desires above God? God wants us to love Him more than our kids. These questions assess whom you worship more. The post 10 Ways Parents Sin by Idolizing Children...
View ArticleThe Life beyond the Picket Fence Podcast with Tricia Goyer part 1
We are back for Season 2 of the Life Beyond the Picket Fence podcast! We pray this podcast encourages, but also challenges you to grow in your faith, life, and family. Growing is synonymous with...
View ArticleThe Life beyond the Picket Fence Podcast with Tricia Goyer part 2
Grab your coffee and enjoy part 2 of the Tricia Goyer interview! Join Brenda as she interviews Tricia Goyer on her new book The Grumble Free Year (release date 11/05/19) in which Tricia and her husband...
View ArticleJourneying through the Teen Years S2E3
Are you in the trenches of parenting irritable adolescents? Do you ever wonder “Who is this and where is my kid?” In this episode, Brenda speaks about the psychological and physiological changes...
View ArticleSeries: Valuing Motherhood Pt. 1 (S2 E11)
Do you struggle seeing your value as a mom? In this 6 part series, Brenda Yoder shares how we can see the role the way God does, valuing motherhood. The post Series: Valuing Motherhood Pt. 1 (S2 E11)...
View ArticleSeries: Valuing Motherhood Interview with Ingrid Lochamire (S2 E13)
For the next two episodes, Brenda interviews Ingrid Lochamire, a woman whose journey has powerful lessons of hope and wisdom in adverse circumstances! The post Series: Valuing Motherhood Interview...
View ArticleSeries: Valuing Motherhood Interview with Ingrid Lochamire (S2E14)
In this episode and the last, Brenda shares Part Two of her interview with Ingrid Lochamire, a woman whose journey has powerful lessons from which to learn. Today's episode is powerful for parents...
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