Running away from your problems is a race you will never win... Recently a mom contacted me about her teenage son who has developed the habit of running away when he is upset. We had a couple of kids try that a few times and it caused huge stress for our family. It's a heart breaking moment when your child runs through the door when you are in the middle of a parenting moment. If you want to experience mind numbing F.E.A.R., just … [Read more...]
Has your child rejected your faith? Parenting Tip #11
I asked my some of my newest M.O.M. members this question: "If you had to name one parenting moment or a behavioral issues you couldn't get victory over, what would it be?" This is one mom's question: "Okay Val, I'll give you mine - and I'd be thrilled if you have an answer: [How do you handle] adult children who turn their back on everything they've been taught about the Gospel? No victory yet with the almost 30-year old. I'm excited … [Read more...]
M.O.M. A New Facebook Mom’s Support Group
Have you ever felt isolated, out of options or ganged up on? Do you wish you could find someone who understands? Then join us at M.O.M. Click on the side banner in the right or CLICK HERE. >>> For many years I felt isolated and alone. Now you don't have to. If you are a mom and interested in joining a new Facebook mom's community where you will find: no judgement acceptance ideas and advice other moms who "get it" a … [Read more...]
Why do we think we can control our kid’s every move? Parenting Tip #10
Time for a reality check, moms! No one is perfect. God only calls us to be faithful, not perfect. His Son was the only perfect person that walked this earth. Parenting can be hard, especially if you have "interesting" children. Do your best, give God the rest. You only see what others let you see. A perfect house and perfectly behaved children? It's all an illusion. Even God's children (Adam and Eve) disobeyed and disappointed their … [Read more...]
Ladies, YOU need to hear this… Listen up!
Hey ladies, my valuable, worthy ladies who love God and put yourself out there every day for others. Yes, I mean you. I have something to tell you, something you NEED to hear. I’ve gotten so many letters, texts, Facebook messages, phone calls, and frustrated, “I need to talk to you,” face to face encounters that I have to address this. Urgh. There is something you may not know and I’m going to tell you right now. So listen up. You are valuable. … [Read more...]
Oh, it’s been a long time..
Greetings, my peeps! It's been quite a while since I've done much here on Mom of Many. But I have a good excuse - honestly! I've been crazy busy with a ton of irons in my fire (had to start a fire, it's been so cold out here in Wisconsin!) Last July I started Love My DIY Home because I want to work from home. I saw an opportunity to start a monetized blog (more on that later) and thought it would be a good fit for me. We've talked a lot … [Read more...]
Parenting is Your Highest Calling & Eight Other Myths
Have you every had a passionate belief that you couldn't put into words? You knew it had a Biblical foundation, but for the life of you, you couldn't nail it down or explain it well enough without making you sound like you were making excuses or justifying yourself? This book, Parenting is Your Hightest Calling & Eight Other Myths by Leslie Leyland Fields does a great job at explaining the ins and outs of parental responsibility and dispels … [Read more...]
A Plea for Help From an Adoptive Parent
I have a friend on my adoptive parents Yahoo email group who is in dire need of a solution to her family problem. She's in the place we were months ago with no solution in sight. She has one week. I am asking prayer for her and her family as well as any input you all might has as to a solution. Below is part of her story from her blog, Adoption Drama...The System. She lives in Michigan. The comment in red with brackets is mine. Michigan's … [Read more...]
Do you know a FASD/RAD child?
Click here for a pdf that explains RAD (Reactive Attachment Disorder) and suggests how to deal with a child that may have attachment issues. Click here for a pdf with some suggestions on how to handle a teen with FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder). Note to family & friends: Read these to better understand some aspects of our family! … [Read more...]
Gertz’s Pile of Ideas
On another adoptive mom blog, I found an article about a magnetic sleep technology that got a special needs little girl off sleeping pills. Some FAS kids have difficulties with sleep and need medication in order to fall asleep and achieve and sustain REM sleep. This is interesting and worth looking into if your child has this difficulty. "On January 1, 2009 I made a commitment to find an alternative to sleeping pills for Ellie. She has needed … [Read more...]
