Practical Hope in Hard Times
10 practical tips for families and faith in unprecedented times of COVID 19 pandemic and stay at home mandates. The post Practical Hope in Hard Times appeared first on Brenda L Yoder, Life Beyond the...
View Article5 Tips for Busy Moms in the Fledging Years
Life is exhausting raising kids, so how do you manage during the years that are the busiest? 5 tips for how to manage the crazy before all your kids fledge. The post 5 Tips for Busy Moms in the...
View ArticlePresidential Leadership Begins at Home
“As the leader goes, so goes the nation”– a familiar saying I was reminded of while teaching a junior high Sunday School class. We were discussing good leadership during a lesson on Moses. I was...
View Article5 Things to Know About Your Needs
Women meet the needs of others, yet we seldom feel okay stating our needs. Here are 5 truths about why knowing your needs are important. The post 5 Things to Know About Your Needs appeared first on...
View Article20 Truths about Your Kids Growing Up
No matter how young or old your kids are, we moms secretly have expectations. Here are 20 truths about your kids growing up, especially during the fledging years. The post 20 Truths about Your Kids...
View ArticleHandling Mom Pain on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day can be hard amidst the flowers and cards. A day that’s supposed to be filled with happiness and joy may be full of grief, sadness, and loss. I’m going to call this unique hurt Mom Pain....
View ArticleThe Secret to Your Child’s Greatest School Year
School starts soon for thousands of students. As a school counselor and former teacher, I love the excitement of the first day. Faces are filled with excitement, anticipation, but also anxiety....
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 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 ArticleCaught 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 ArticlePreparing Your Child to Fledge
Whether you realize it or not, simple moments are really significant as you prepare your child to fledge to independence and prepare your heart for an emptying nest. The post Preparing Your Child to...
View ArticleTimeless Advice for Raising Grateful Kids
Learn timeless methods for raising grateful kids through the power of gratitude, contentment and appreciation. The post Timeless Advice for Raising Grateful Kids appeared first on Brenda L Yoder, Life...
View Article10 Tips for the Mom Whose Kids are Fledging the Nest
Ten tips from seasoned mom and author of Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind to moms in the season of releasing teens and young adults. The post 10 Tips for the Mom Whose Kids are...
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