I held it together until I reached my car, but as I slid into the driver’s seat and closed the door; the tears came. It was my first time ever attempting a drop-off line with my son. I got confused and entered the wrong way, only to have to back out and find my correct place at the back of the line. Sounding brave for your child is a new skill I am trying to… … Continue reading
If you or someone you love has ever dealt with Postpartum Depression there are so many unknowns. After sharing my own struggles after the birth of my son, I wanted to talk to a professional and get some questions answered. Counselor Kristin Mize, LCSW shares helpful advice on how to recognize Postpartum Depression/Anxiety and even how to be a good friend to someone who’s walking through it. To hear from Joy’s own journey with postpartum… … Continue reading
Almost a year old, how had this already happened? As I scrolled through my phone studying each precious photo of my baby boy from the last year, I noticed one thing was missing…ME! In order to not miss a moment of my precious baby’s development, I am constantly pulling out my camera to snap photos and create memories. However, being behind the camera means that I have very few photos of myself with my son.… … Continue reading
“Wherever you go, there you are.” That’s a funny thing my mom used to say. Only funny because she had no idea that the intended meaning of the phrase she used to encourage me actually meant something entirely different. She said this to me when I was leaving grade school for middle school. Or, as we called it, “junior high.” Who calls it junior high? She must be old. I was freaking… … Continue reading
Moms know how to embarrass their kids. Mine is no exception. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! … Continue reading
Carlos here and this is my theory…The Avengers, “Earth’s Mightiest Heroes” are actually based on characteristics every Mom possess! Well, at least my mom had them which may be why I never got away with ANYTHING…haha! Lets start… Hawkeye: The eagle-eyed archer who always seems to have his eye’s on everything. It’s almost like he has eye’s in the back of his head! On the battlefield there is no target he can’t hit and… … Continue reading
I must confess that I am your usual suspect Type A. I am a multi-tasking, like to get things done, leader and administrator type. These traits are great for running a home, being a career woman, serving in ministries, but not so much for the fun mom category. This realization hit my heart hard as my 9 year old labeled me the not-so-fun mom. Even at my age, labels hurt! This piercing wound made me… … Continue reading
“[Parenting today] is harder,… the oversexualization of our culture is just insane. And the self-centeredness, the entitlement nature that we have. I did a piece for The Wall Street Journal not long ago about Kim Kardashian. She’s got a new book coming out, it’s called Selfish. And it’s all photos of herself. And I think what a terrible legacy to leave behind.” Read more HERE … Continue reading
Bestselling author and Saddleback Church Pastor Rick Warren has given his blessing to two brothers raising money to create a video game series about David of the Old Testament. The California pastor called twin brothers Ruben and Efraim Meulenberg’s project “a game-changer for families and gamers alike. The Game Bible is an incredible way to experience the stories of the Bible.” Click HERE for more! … Continue reading
88.3 WAY-FM is proud to present the Secret Keeper Girl – Crazy Hair Tour August 29th at Hiland Park Baptist Church in Panama City. But you might be asking – what is a Secret Keeper Girl? Well she’s lots of things! A Secret Keeper Girl values modesty, she surrounds herself with wise friends, and she embraces Godly beauty. So she keeps the deepest secrets of her beauty for just one man – BUT she also knows… … Continue reading
