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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...

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5 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...

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Presidential 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...

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5 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...

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20 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...

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Handling 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....

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The 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....

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5 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...

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10 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...

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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...

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Preparing 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...

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Timeless 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...

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10 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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