I had the privilege of spending the weekend with 200 of the most wonderful women of Crossline Church in California. They titled their weekend women’s retreat “No More Ms. Perfect,” and we dug into the “No More Perfect…” message all...
Last week I shared some resources for teen girls. In response to that post, my friend and fellow author and speaker, Carla Link, shared some more books for teens and parents of teens that I wanted to share with you. God’s Gift to Women by Eric Ludy (Eric and his wife...
Today’s guest post is from Patty Maier. There are no perfect bodies. But I once thought there were. And I knew I didn’t have one. Fat Pat was one of my nicknames growing up. I didn’t look like the women in the magazines on our coffee table. I was...
With a son-in-law in Afghanistan, our daughter and 8-month-old granddaughter are living in our home. We’re navigating diapers, bottles, and the needs of an infant once again! No matter what anyone says, when you have children newborn through two years, it is the most...
Dear Jill, I am writing you with a heavy heart. My 15-year-old questions his sexuality. He has been making it known for several months now that he is confused. What am I to do? Where do I go for answers? A Heavy-Hearted Mom Dear Heavy-Hearted Mom, I know this...
Today’s guest post is from Susan Merrill, who serves as the President of iMom. Susan is a workshop speaker at the 2013 Hearts at Home conferences. This picture was snapped of the two of us at the National conference in March! Susan has a new book out called The...
Dear Jill, We have twin boys. They are having trouble going to the bathroom doing the “number 2” way. I’m looking for advice! Lisa Dear Lisa, Oh the joys of potty training. Do you know at our house…because of the ages of our kids…at one...
Today’s guest post is by Dr. Todd Cartmell, a child psychologist who has been working with children, teens, parents, and families for the last 18 years in Wheaton, IL. The author of five parenting books including Keep the Siblings…Lose the Rivalry, Dr....
When my older kids were in high school, Focus on the Family produced two wonderful magazines: one for teen boys called Breakaway and one for teen girls called Brio. Unfortunately both magazines are no longer produced which makes me very sad because they were great...
I’m so excited to announce that I will be doing another online book study! The No More Perfect Moms Facebook Study is completely FREE and will run for six weeks beginning April 16. If you’ve never done a Facebook study, let me tell you how it works: We...
In conjunction with the release of Hearts at Home newest book 10 Questions Kids Ask About Sex by Bill and Pam Farrel, this week has been dedicated to equipping parents to talk to their kids about sex. ***************************************************** Yesterday, we...
Bill and Pam Farrel are the authors of the bestselling book Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti. This years Bill and Pam have partnered with Hearts at Home with their newest book 10 Questions Kids Have About Sex. They’ve been guest blogging all week...
To launch Hearts at Home’s newest book 10 Questions Kids Have About Sex, Pam Farrel is guest blogging all this week on talking to your kids about sex and relationships! You can find Pam online at love-wise.com. ************************************************* It was...
To launch Hearts at Home’s newest book 10 Questions Kids Have About Sex, Pam Farrel is guest blogging all this week on this important topic! Yesterday we began sharing practical principles to keep in mind as you talk to your kids about sex, love, dating and...
Today’s guest post is by Bill and Pam Farrel, the authors of 10 Questions Kids Ask About Sex. ************************************************ Ever feel a lump in your throat when your child asks, “Where do babies come from?” or your tween or teen have numerous...
