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NO MORE PERFECT MOMS
No More Perfect Moms helps a mom:
→ Change her unrealistic expectations to realistic hopes
→ Give grace and love to her husband and children even during struggles, and discover the beauty of grace when she stops judging herself and others
→ Find freedom from disappointment when she embraces her real family, her real challenges, and her real, but imperfect, life


No More Perfect Marriages

No More Perfect Kids

Got Teens?

Is There Really Sex After Kids?

Real Moms
Real Jesus

Better Together
ARTICLEs
The Ultimate List of Movie Ideas For Families With Teens
So I had a reader ask about a list of movies to watch with their teens. I decided to crowdsource a list from the moms on my Facebook page. The list below is cultivated from that Facebook conversation! (Some of these may be appropriate for younger kids but you'll need...
Organizing Tips for Those Who Tend To Pile
Take a look at this picture. The desk on the left is Mark's. The one on the right is mine. This, my friends, is the difference between innies and outies. Innies tend to file. Outies tend to pile. I first talked about innies and outies in my Better Together book as it...
How To Make Easter Come Alive In This Very Different Season
Easter is around the corner. If you venture into any store even in this #COVID-19 reality, you'll still find eggs, bunnies, and jelly beans everywhere you go. It's definitely a holiday that has been commercialized for children and it's easy to get caught up in that....
30 Activities to Keep the Kids Busy
I love when the kids just play well together, but that doesn't happen forever. It's helpful to have some suggested activities in your back pocket. I'd love to hear your ideas too! Please leave them as comments! Uno Solitaire (with real cards) Bundle up (if you live...
3 Steps To Keep The Mommy Monster Away
It happens to the best of us. We're handling life well until one of our kids just pushes us right over the edge. We're no longer talking in our sugary sweet voice that seemed to be helping us keep our anger under control. Now we're yelling and the Mommy Monster has...
When He Leaves
Three times this week I've received an email or Facebook message from someone who has a friend whose husband has left. Because I've walked through that horrible experience, each of these women are asking, "How can I help my friend?" It is truly a precious friend who...
Podcast
The Smart Stepmom with Laura Petherbridge | Episode 110
You know, I can relate to many moms because of my personal experiences. I can relate to adoptive moms, empty nest moms, moms who have had breast cancer, those struggling with marriage issues, and so many other scenarios. However, there is a scenario that I do not...
God, Sex, and Your Marriage with Juli Slattery | Episode 109
Today’s episode is a convergence of three of my favorite things—I love to talk about marriage, I love to talk about sex in marriage, and I love to talk with my friend Juli Slattery. In this episode, we get to do all three! Dr. Juli Slattery is a clinical psychologist,...
Doing Life With Your Adult Kids with Jim Burns | Episode 107
It can be hard to transition from actively parenting your children to doing life alongside them once they become adults. Whether you are quickly approaching this season or are currently in it, I want you to know that you can experience a richer, deeper, more...
Doing Life With Your Adult Kids with Jim Burns | Episode 107
It can be hard to transition from actively parenting your children to doing life alongside them once they become adults. Whether you are quickly approaching this season or are currently in it, I want you to know that you can experience a richer, deeper, more...
Mom Fog: What It Is and What to Do About It with Hannah Keeley | Episode 106
Did you know that “mom brain” is a real thing? It’s true! On an even deeper level, mom fatigue syndrome is real, it’s pervasive, and it creeps into every facet of a mom’s life. My guest, Hannah Keeley, has spent over 2 decades studying the brain and discovered that...
Developing Stronger Friendships with Craig Cooper | Episode 100
Do you feel like you are lacking friends? Do you have moments of loneliness? Have you felt like you want to grow your friendships but don’t know how? Well, that is exactly what we are talking about on the podcast today. In this episode, I’m joined by Craig Cooper....
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