Over the years, in myself and others, I’ve observed a tendency toward laziness as moms. I’m not talking about laziness in how we clean, decorate, dress our children, or save money for our family. No, in those ways we can be quite purposeful and diligent. What I mean is this: many of us tend to lazily overlook the […]
Why Your Kids' Appetites Matter
Parents instill appetites in their children. We know it’s generally true with foods. I didn’t grow up eating: * Russian goulash * Thai peanut chicken over a bed of sprouts & star fruit for dessert * Ethiopian injera I did grow up eating: * pancakes * tacos * spaghetti Even as an adult, while I might […]
Recommended Resources – Jess Connell
–FAVORITE RESOURCES BY TOPIC– GROW as a Disciple: GROW in your Marriage: GROW as a Parent: TEACH YOUR CHILDREN about GOD’S DESIGN for SEX: TO BEGIN THE ON-GOING CONVERSATION: This series — “God’s Design For Sex” — is EXCELLENT! (4 books targeting 4 different ages/maturity levels) FOR BOYS’ BODY ISSUES: The Boys Body Book: Everything You Need to Know for […]
A Child Left To Himself – Jess Connell
One day last year, I walked into our bathroom and found my 3-year-old, Moses, with his arms awkwardly positioned, slightly up in the air. Upon hearing my footsteps, he dropped his hands. His big, winsome smile didn’t fool me. It was clear there was something in one hand he had pulled down and was trying to […]
Why Your Kids' Appetites Matter
Parents instill appetites in their children. We know it’s generally true with foods. I didn’t grow up eating: * Russian goulash * Thai peanut chicken over a bed of sprouts & star fruit for dessert * Ethiopian injera I did grow up eating: * pancakes * tacos * spaghetti Even as an adult, while I might […]
parenting Archives – Page 5 of 5 – Jess Connell
Q: My 2.5 year old son is having tantrums, laying on the floor, thrashing and screaming. I feel like something is wrong! Is this normal? What do I do? A: Yes, this is something “normal.” Tantrums are without a doubt something you will face as mom, and every single one of my children has tried to […]
Are You Ignoring Your Mommy Radar? – Jess Connell
Over the years, in myself and others, I’ve observed a tendency toward laziness as moms. I’m not talking about laziness in how we clean, decorate, dress our children, or save money for our family. No, in those ways we can be quite purposeful and diligent. What I mean is this: many of us tend to lazily overlook the […]
“Wives, Submit To Your Own Husbands” – Jess Connell
There are some things I can’t say without first referring you to this passage (Ephesians 5:17-33). Please read it in its entirety: Do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. …be filled with the Spirit, …giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting […]
A Child Left To Himself – Jess Connell
One day last year, I walked into our bathroom and found my 3-year-old, Moses, with his arms awkwardly positioned, slightly up in the air. Upon hearing my footsteps, he dropped his hands. His big, winsome smile didn’t fool me. It was clear there was something in one hand he had pulled down and was trying to […]
Why Your Kids' Appetites Matter
Parents instill appetites in their children. We know it’s generally true with foods. I didn’t grow up eating: * Russian goulash * Thai peanut chicken over a bed of sprouts & star fruit for dessert * Ethiopian injera I did grow up eating: * pancakes * tacos * spaghetti Even as an adult, while I might […]
Recommended Resources – Jess Connell
–FAVORITE RESOURCES BY TOPIC– GROW as a Disciple: GROW in your Marriage: GROW as a Parent: TEACH YOUR CHILDREN about GOD’S DESIGN for SEX: TO BEGIN THE ON-GOING CONVERSATION: This series — “God’s Design For Sex” — is EXCELLENT! (4 books targeting 4 different ages/maturity levels) FOR BOYS’ BODY ISSUES: The Boys Body Book: Everything You Need to Know for […]
Are You Ignoring Your Mommy Radar? – Jess Connell
Over the years, in myself and others, I’ve observed a tendency toward laziness as moms. I’m not talking about laziness in how we clean, decorate, dress our children, or save money for our family. No, in those ways we can be quite purposeful and diligent. What I mean is this: many of us tend to lazily overlook the […]
A Child Left To Himself – Jess Connell
One day last year, I walked into our bathroom and found my 3-year-old, Moses, with his arms awkwardly positioned, slightly up in the air. Upon hearing my footsteps, he dropped his hands. His big, winsome smile didn’t fool me. It was clear there was something in one hand he had pulled down and was trying to […]
Recommended Resources – Jess Connell
–FAVORITE RESOURCES BY TOPIC– GROW as a Disciple: GROW in your Marriage: GROW as a Parent: TEACH YOUR CHILDREN about GOD’S DESIGN for SEX: TO BEGIN THE ON-GOING CONVERSATION: This series — “God’s Design For Sex” — is EXCELLENT! (4 books targeting 4 different ages/maturity levels) FOR BOYS’ BODY ISSUES: The Boys Body Book: Everything You Need to Know for […]