by Brenda L. Yoder | Feb 8, 2016 | Parenting
“Brenda, are you picking the kids up?” my friend called me on the phone. I forgot I had volunteered to drive the carpool to 4-H that night–what a loser mom. And I thought I was doing great. I had muffins in the oven, was ready to put the fish in the broiler. The...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Jan 1, 2016 | Parenting
My youngest, a high school Freshman, had seven of his friends stay over recently. Some of them have been friends since 2nd or 3rd grade, others since 5th or 6th. They’ve made it through middle school. And they respect each other. Each of my four kids have had...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Dec 17, 2015 | For Women, Parenting
“I am to be the only inheritance the priests have. You are to give them no possession in Israel. I am to be their possession.” Ezekiel 44:28 This verse has solidified my resolve of raising daughters in today’s culture. Leaving God as your daughter’s...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Nov 19, 2015 | Parenting
Social media is scary – your kids have access to things outside of your control with social media and technology. Kids are vulnerable to online predators and harassing behavior from peers and other adults, unless you follow strict safety rules. The most important...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Oct 8, 2015 | Faith, Parenting
Here’s Part 2 to the post 6 Truths about Raising Godly Kids. But before I get to the formal, polished part, I’m going to share what it looks like in real life. Walked out. As I live it. To avoid real-messy-mom stuff, scroll down to #4. Those of you getting...
