7 Quick Prayers of Encouragement for Moms
There are those days in a mom’s life when things go from bad to worse to good to bad and often it feels like the weight of the world is on our shoulders. As moms, we tend to think we are the only ones who can carry those burdens. We quickly invite ourselves to our […]
4 Life Lessons from a Pencil
The next time you grab a pencil to jot down a note, you might want to think about what that pencil can teach you about being a better mom. After hearing a sermon titled “Life Lessons from a Pencil,” I got to thinking about the things a pencil can teach us about parenting. I came up with four parenting lessons that really left their mark on me—excuse the pun! So look over the 4 Life Lessons from a Pencil, and let them inspire you to point yourself in the right direction. The lessons are really easy to understand, and they’re powerful too.
Brilliant Goals Chart for Kids
One of the best ways your kids can grow as a person this year is by setting goals. Let your kids set their own goals for this year with iMOM’s Goals Chart for Kids. They can set goals for every category in their life and track their progress as the year goes on.
30-Day Pillow Talk Challenge
We have a tradition here at iMOM. Let me tell you about it… Have you ever noticed the question at the end of every iMOM post and email? It’s called a Pillow Talk question, and there’s a reason we put it there. You see, we know from experience that Pillow Talk questions encourage moms to really connect with their children. No matter how you use these family conversation starters (some moms use them at bedtime, others use them at dinner time or on the drive to school), they can help you have a closer relationship with your child. I came up with the idea for Pillow Talk when my children were very young. I would write a little note to them and lay it on their pillow. Before I knew it, they were writing back and leaving a note on my pillow. That’s how the idea for our Pillow Talk questions was born. Over the years, Pillow Talk let me connect with my children on a more loving, less “do this, do that” level. So today we’re launching our 30 Day Pillow Talk Challenge. Join us!
10 Compliments for Your Son
I had lunch with a friend the other day and asked how her teenage son is doing. “Great!” she said. “He’s becoming surer of himself. I’ve been telling him since he was little that he was born a leader, and it looks like those words are finally sinking in.” She frequently reminds him about the day she taught him how to hold a tennis racket when he was about three. After listening to her instructions, her son politely took the racket and said, “Now I teach you, Mommy.” Complimenting your son on his leadership ability can go a long way toward building his confidence and belief in himself. So criticize when you must, but compliment whenever you can. In that way, you’ll help your son have a vision for the man he can become.
10 Compliments for Your Daughter
We have the power to help our daughters grow into confident, caring, and secure women. That power lies in how we treat them and the words we say to them. In a sense, our words help to create our daughters’ destiny because they will more than likely live up to our vision of them. So let’s shower […]
Good Manners Chart for Kids
During my son’s first week of preschool, he was invited over to a friend’s house. I was so excited to share the news, but my son immediately replied with: “I don’t want to go play with him.” Yikes! Not the reaction I was expecting! But, as the adult, I assumed I knew best and decided […]
10 Ways to Pray for Your Son
A son is a wonderful blessing! It’s a joy to see your little boy grow into a capable young man, ready to carry the responsibilities of manhood with integrity. Just think about it: One day that little guy with peanut butter on his face and dirty knees will be someone’s husband, someone’s father, and maybe […]
10 Ways to Pray for Your Daughter
I will never forget the night my daughter called me frantically from college after she had gone with friends to an away football game. When the game was over, her friends went off on their own, leaving my daughter to ride home with a friend’s brother she didn’t even know. “Mom!” she said to me over […]
All About Mom Conversation Starters
Do you know what your kids really think about you? These 15 questions for kids will give you a good idea. Because while we may think we know our children’s thoughts about us, the reality of what’s actually going on in their minds could be a whole lot different. When I asked my own children these questions, […]
30-Day Family Prayer Challenge
Do you take the time to pray for yourself, your family, and others? Here is a 30-Day Family Prayer Challenge that will walk you through something specific to pray about every day for a month. If you’re like me, it’s sometimes hard to fit in everything I want to do in a day. Even if […]
Healthy Meal Planning for Kids
Get your kids involved in packing their own lunches! They tend to get more excited about what is in their lunchbox if they have a hand in making it. Use our Healthy Meal Planning printable as a guide to pack the ideal lunch—they will love it! All you have to do is be sure to buy the types of food that they would want to pick from. Then, designate a specific shelf in the refrigerator and in the pantry or food cabinet that they can choose their items from.