Managing the Family Calendar

By Becky | January 25, 2022
A calendar open to a monthly view graces the table beside a basket and steaming coffee. The text reads, "Managing the Family Calendar" and "FaithFirstParent.com," perfectly capturing the essence of organization.

Managing the family calendar is no easy task! Families are stretched to the max. Most are overwhelmed. How much is enough? My family is too busy! I’m exhausted and my kids are too! These are the comments often made by both moms and dads when talking about the family calendar. It’s so easy to get…

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Summer Movie Selfie Dad-Parenting During Chaos

By Becky | July 9, 2020
A woman with headphones smiles enthusiastically in a radio studio. There's a microphone in front of her and a sign for AM 980 The Mission in the background. Text on the image reads, "Selfie Dad with Michael Jr. & Parenting in Chaos," your go-to summer movie pick.

HIM4Her Ministries founder, Shug Bury, invited me to interview comedian Michael Jr. on her radio show. The faith-filled movie, SELFIE DAD, is both funny and poignant. The conversation with Michael was punctuated with laughter and deep faith. It’s a GREAT summer movie for the whole family! The second part of the show was a discussion…

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10 Tips to Toss Out Worry, Chaos, and Confusion

By Becky | January 1, 2018

“I’m anxious, all the time.” “It’s hard to sleep at night. I worry about everything.” “My heart pounds, my hands sweat, my stomach hurts. I’m so stressed out!” Make a change in 2018! Life can be hard, whether its an ill parent, a distant spouse, unruly kids or personal troubles. Sometimes it’s just too much…

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Stress Relief for Busy Moms

By Becky | March 26, 2014

March Madness for Moms is an attempt to help you and me to take a deep breath, close our eyes, and relax…just for a moment. The hectic springtime schedule can be overwhelming. Grab a cup of coffee, sink into a comfy chair, and read through the list of stress reducers printed below. Find one or…

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Finding Calm in the Chaos of Planning for Summer: 6 Questions

By Becky | March 5, 2014

This is the beginning of the new series, March Madness for Moms. Let’s kick the month off with getting set for the summer months. There really can be a place of peace…calm in the chaos of making summer plans. Can you feel it in the air? The frenzy is beginning! The big question, ”What will the…

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Corralling Clutter

By Becky | January 2, 2013
A cozy room with wooden floors and a wooden bench adorned with decorative pillows. Sunlight streams through the window, casting soft shadows on two round wooden tables nearby, maintaining an inviting space free of clutter.

Have you noticed how organized the natural world is? God is all about order. He specifically designed the universe and our little blue planet in six days. The sun rises each morning and sets each evening. There’s a rhythm to the tides. The seasons are preset; spring, summer, fall, and winter. Look closely at a…

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