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Parenting is demanding mentally, emotionally, and spiritually - but it's also physically demanding! Most of us overlook the fact that parenting involves a lot of lifting. With proper body positioning, this physical activity can be good for us, but without proper body alignment, it can tear our bodies down. Our bodies tell us this through pain. In this short video blog I show how I learned to bathe my little ones without breaking my back. I had quite a bit of back pain wh

Loved this article encouraging families to draw pictures of sermons during church! Keeping children with us during church is a wonderful blessing, but it doesn't come without its challenges. This is a short article encouraging families to draw pictures of sermons to help children learn more and stay engaged. I love how he also concludes that working with these little ones in church is an act of worship itself. We have always kept our children with us during church service (u

Children grow so fast! Keeping children in clothing that fits is a constant challenge. In this short video blog I'm sorting children's clothes and showing how I save and organize hand-me-downs. This video is about two clothing storage spaces: Active (what the child is wearing right now) and Saved-For-Later (what will fit the child in the future) and the transition between the two. 1- Active: Each child needs space to put their clothes, but it doesn't have to be a dresser

I just love cuddling up on the couch with my family, a big bowl of popcorn and a good video. At our house, we recognize the need to limit screen time (especially for very young children), but we still love to watch videos; we just try to keep it in moderation. Of course, we try hard to only watch "good" videos, but I'm also pretty strict about requiring the chores to be done and especially the living room (where the TV is) to be tidy. Here is a list of some different times