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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.

Finding Peace and Healing this Christmas

by Brenda L. Yoder | Dec 19, 2024 | Encouragement, Faith | 0 Comments

When Christmas brings more pain than peace, where do you turn? Isaiah 57:19 gave me hope. Here’s hope for your heart too.

Working in Public Schools on Election Day

by Brenda L. Yoder | Nov 5, 2024 | Faith | 0 Comments

Thoughts as an educator working in public schools on election day.

Light in the Shadows: Coping With Grief

by Brenda L. Yoder | Oct 1, 2024 | Faith | 0 Comments

Discover effective strategies for coping with grief in today’s uncertain world. Learn to understand, process, and grow through your grief journey. Find hope and connection.

10 Tips for the Mom Whose Kids are Fledging the Nest

by Brenda L. Yoder | Aug 16, 2024 | Fledge | 0 Comments

Ten tips from seasoned mom and author of Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind to moms in the season of releasing teens and young adults.

Crossing the Bridge to a Strong Empty Nest

by Brenda L. Yoder | Apr 28, 2024 | Fledge, Parenting | 3 Comments

It’s a transitional journey for parents, from launching your kids to landing with a strong, secure empty nest.

20 Truths about Your Kids Growing Up

by Brenda L. Yoder | Apr 15, 2024 | Fledge, Parenting | 0 Comments

No matter how young or old your kids are, we moms secretly have expectations. Here are 20 truths about your kids growing up, especially during the fledging years.