February 8, 2019
by Maralee
Comments Off on Radio Interview: Combatting the Pressure to be an Overscheduled Family
I think the topic of family priorities and family schedules is an important one. I also think it’s one I’m still learning about. I’m constantly having to preach to myself on the importance of rest and family time. I have … Continue reading
January 29, 2019
by Maralee
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My husband and I watched the “Minimalism” documentary on Netflix recently and it definitely made an impact. I immediately started looking around my house for things I could get rid of and briefly considered setting fire to the small piles … Continue reading
January 18, 2019
by Maralee
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I have forced myself to read articles about the Hart family. I don’t want to read them, but I think it’s important to stare their story directly in the face and ask the hard questions. How could two women adopt … Continue reading
January 7, 2019
by Maralee
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Moms, I don’t know if you’re like me, but over the last decade of being the primary care giver for my young kids, I have begun to feel like the only people I have anything to offer are other moms … Continue reading
October 28, 2018
by Maralee
Comments Off on Mom Moment: Giving Our Kids Freedom to Fail
The other afternoon I was sitting on my porch, reading a book while my kids played in the yard. All at once I was startled by the sound of my son’s voice yelling, “Mom! Look over here!” I couldn’t see … Continue reading
September 28, 2018
by Maralee
Comments Off on Mom Moment: The Silver Lining of a Messy Table
I spent the first half of the football game stress cleaning the kitchen (as per my usual). The second half I went to watch it on TV with my husband and THIS happened at the kitchen table. It’s a mess. … Continue reading
September 26, 2018
by Maralee
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I came home late from a work meeting the other night. I snuck into the rooms of my sleeping children and kissed their sweet cheeks. As I tiptoed into the room of my six-year-old it struck me how big he’s … Continue reading
September 20, 2018
by Maralee
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I recently had the privilege of working with Nebraska Public Television on a short parenting segment that will be used as part of a child abuse prevention campaign. It was a new experience for me since up to this point … Continue reading
September 6, 2018
by Maralee
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I have a lot kids, but you wouldn’t know it if you stopped by my home while my older kids are at school. I mean, you probably would know it from the amount of laundry waiting to be washed, or … Continue reading
August 22, 2018
by Maralee
Comments Off on Moms Aren’t Forgetful, We Just Have Mom Brain
Moms get a bad rap sometimes. When we show up late or forget that thing we were supposed to do or accidentally put the TV remote in the fridge, people assume we’re flighty or irresponsible. Nothing could be further from … Continue reading