Articles in Family Life

Suit Up, Mama!

by Mari Walker on June 14, 2019

You’ll never consider my body bikini-ready or beach-worthy. I’ve never had six-pack abs or been a small person, even in my younger, pre-kid days. I have a soft, squishy tummy; big, strong thighs; big everything.... Read full article

What Parenting Defense Are You In This Season?

on September 22, 2017

Defense is defined as protecting your goal. This got me thinking. What is my goal for my children? What values and hopes and dreams are we trying to defend? ... Read full article

The Unfinished Family: Struggling with Secondary Infertility

on July 01, 2017

I bought a yellow shirt that read, “I’m a Big Sister!” in a rainbow-glitter font. My daughter was barely two years old, and I knew that having a second child might not happen immediately. ... Read full article

True Balance? There's No Such Thing

on September 11, 2017

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A TRULY BALANCED LIFE. The reality is that balance looks different to different people, and it is not always 50-50. In my opinion, balance is simply giving my attention to multiple things.... Read full article

Quality Christmas

on November 30, 2016

We have become radical consumers in our culture. Somehow, more has become best. ... Read full article

Have Toddlers In Tow?

on February 01, 2016

10 Tips to Let the Good Times Roll... Read full article

The Motivation Struggle

on October 17, 2017

I think back on my own life and all of the things I thought I wanted to do…and you know what? The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. So, how in the world do I motivate my kid to stick to something when I’m not sure I can do that for myself?... Read full article

You're Not a Bad Parent

on May 01, 2018

Becoming a parent has been a high point in my life. Parenting has inherently brought so many joys along with necessary responsibilities. But with all of the wonderful moments, it seems like there are just as many guilt-inducing ones. Parents fret abo... Read full article

What’s a Staddy? Stay-at-Home-Dads

on May 30, 2017

Parenting is more or less a series of trials and errors from which you hope that all parties emerge mentally unscathed, physically healthy, and sufficiently potty-trained.... Read full article

Strategies for a Stress-free Christmas

on December 01, 2016

Learn how to relieve stress during the holidays.... Read full article