Brenda blogs weekly on life, faith, and parenting beyond the storybook image here at Life Beyond the Picket Fence Blog and podcast. Don’t miss a message. Join her and the not-so-perfect community by subscribing at Life Beyond the Picket Fence.
How Mothers and Daughters Mend Relationships Episode 15
"Some of the most healing words a mother or daughter can say to one another are, 'I am sorry. It was my fault. I was wrong. Will you forgive me." Daniels and McIntosh, Mended We are excited to interview Blythe Daniels and Helen McIntosh on their new book "Mended:...
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When Mother’s Day is Not a Happy Day
Mother’s Day can be hard. Learn practical tools for dealing with mom pain this Mother’s Day from real Moms in the Scripture.
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Emotional Regulation for Moms Episode 14
Mom, do you struggle with emotional regulation? Listen to learn how important your emotional regulation is for helping your kids with their meltdowns.
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Lessons from the Classroom of Parenting
I was asked what I’d do differently as a parent and also what I’m glad I did. Here’s the short list on parenting as we enter the month of necessary endings.
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With Christ, You are Enough Episode 13
We are inundated with messages each day that we are not enough. Do you struggle with this? If you grew up hearing about the Proverbs 31 Woman, you don't need to hear much more. She is on top of her game and puts us all to shame. As we measure ourselves up against our...
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6 Principles for Parenting with Healthy Boundaries Episode 12
"We need to know how to navigate the harsh realities we may encounter with our kids. And we need to change our expectations and dispel the myth of the picture-perfect family." -Brenda Yoder, Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind It is so easy to think...
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5 Principles for Life’s Transitions
Life’s transitions don’t have definitive start and ending points. If you’re in a transitional period, we’ve got 5 key principles for surviving.
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Interview with Sarah Forgrave, Prayers of Hope for Caregivers Episode 11
Are you a caregiver or have one in your life? In this episode, we’re interviewing author Sarah Forgrave about her new book for caregivers.
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6 Truths about God During Life’s Hard Moments by Sarah Forgrave
Being a caregiver is hard. You give and give, get who gives to you? Sarah Forgrave’s new book is just for caregivers, and this post is a great preview.
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Help for Grumpy, Irritated Moms part 2 Episode 10
Life as a mom is full of unexpected detours, bumps, and roadblocks. Juggling family and the day to day can be taxing and leave you feeling frustrated and irritable. We've all been there in one season or another. Overwhelmed by expectations set by ourselves and others....
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5 Ways Scripture Changes Your Life
Scripture is living, active, and life changing. Modern Christianity tells you it’s irrelevant. Let’s look at 5 ways Scripture changes you.
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Help for Grumpy, Irritated Moms part 1 Episode 9
Are you a mom struggling with irritation? Do you feel stressed out and at the breaking point while trying to do it all? Whether you're a new mom or a seasoned mom, we have all fallen into the trap of trying to be superwoman to everyone around us. We want to be that...
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