by Brenda L. Yoder | Aug 19, 2015 | For Women, Parenting
I sat in my bedroom with the door locked, realizing if I walk out the door, I’d lose it. Do you ever feel that way? The morning behind the locked door reminded me of when I was a stay-at-home-mom and woke up early anticipating quiet moments to myself to...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Jul 22, 2015 | For Women, Parenting
I found this dollhouse at an antique market. I’d been looking for one for years because I had a metal dollhouse as a child. We found another metal house from a newer time period, in better condition. When choosing between the two, I chose this one. It...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Jul 5, 2015 | Parenting
I smiled, listening to my friend talk about her tween daughter and her daughter’s friend. The girls were entertaining themselves by taking selfies and filming videos on their phone. Inside, my heart sank at the new playtimes of selfies, videos, Instagram, and Youtube...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Apr 23, 2015 | Faith, Parenting
In the last post, we identified “what-if’s” that feed a parent’s fears and anxiety. We identified three steps to manage momentary and long-term fears. 1. Stop. 2. Breathe. 3. Listen to God. You can read about the first two principles here....
by Brenda L. Yoder | Apr 18, 2015 | Parenting
When I recently asked for topics you’d like me to write about, a mother’s anxiety came up. I can relate. So I’ll write. ********************** Anxiety creeps in the minute you see the “+” on the pregnancy test: What if something’s...
