September 17, 2019
by Maralee
Comments Off on Radio Interview: What keeps you from getting involved in foster care?
Every September My Bridge Radio does a focus on foster care to correspond with some foster parent recruitment events Christian Heritage puts on across the state. It’s been a joy to be part of those conversations for the last few … Continue reading
March 7, 2019
by Maralee
Comments Off on Mom Moment: Offering our Kids Empathy
The other day my youngest daughter asked me a question I’d been dreading. She looked up at me with her pleading brown eyes and said, “Mommy, can I do your hair?” I decided to risk it and let her take … 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
November 27, 2018
by Maralee
Comments Off on Mom Moment: The Humiliation of Parenting
A couple weeks ago my husband and I were leading music at church, so two of our kids sat on the front row, unsupervised. . . other than my piercing glare from the stage when they got out of line. … Continue reading
November 11, 2018
by Maralee
Comments Off on Mom Moment: I’m not Raising Nice Kids
This last Sunday I asked my four-year-old what he learned in his Sunday School class. As usual, his answer was both adorable and enlightening. He showed me a picture he had colored of Paul being arrested and told me, “Jesus … 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
October 5, 2018
by Maralee
Comments Off on Teaching Empathy to Children (radio interview)
Empathy isn’t natural for kids. It’s something they learn by watching our example, and through the conversations we have. It’s become important to me to teach my kids about empathy intentionally and thoughtfully. I was glad to share with the … 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 20, 2016
by Maralee
Comments Off on Foster Thoughts: Because we Believe in Redemption
This month I am partnering with Christian Heritage and My Bridge Radio to encourage families in Nebraska to consider foster care as a way to love families in crisis. If you’re curious about foster parenting, now is the time to get your questions answered! … Continue reading
January 21, 2016
by Maralee
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When I started getting interest from strangers (most notably, The Washington Post) in talking about race and the post I wrote recently, I decided it was time to reach out to my friend and mentor Stan Parker about having our own conversation, … Continue reading