THE AWKWARD MOM

because uncomfortable conversations are the ones worth having

Month: September 2023

What the World Needs More Than Our Perfect Kids

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perfect kids

Can I tell you something embarrassing? …I’ve been working up to this.

When I was a super-young mom, I was thinking about writing a novel. (I have a different one on my hard drive that will likely never see the light of day.) read more

Focus on the Family Broadcast on Permanent Markers

Reading Time: 2 minutes

I confess delaying on this post a bit because I never know how to talk about stuff like this. Like, ever.

But yes, this past month, I was on the  podcast/radio broadcast of Focus on the Family to talk about my book with Harvest House, Permanent Markers: Spiritual Life Skills to Write on Your Kids’ Hearts.

Despite my severe imposter’s syndrome, it was a cool life experience, guys. (If you like this kind of stuff, you might like this post from my FamilyLife Today interviews.) read more

Overfunctioning at Home? Here’s One Way to Stop

Reading Time: 3 minutes

overfunctioning at home

Ever wonder if you’re doing too much for your kids?

Personality-wise, this is my reality. I am a helper, an empath to a point that it arcs others’ eyebrows. read more

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