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082 // Ages & Stages Recap (and How to Create a Virtual Mom Squad) – The Kindred Mom Team

July 2, 2020
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081 // Ages & Stages: Spiritual Growth at Every Stage – Lee Nienhuis & Lindsey Cornett

June 15, 2020
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080 // Creativity & Curiosity – Tami Leitz

June 1, 2020
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079 // Leadership in Motherhood – Lindsey Cornett & Mary Kate Brown

May 24, 2020
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078 // Legacy Begins in the Little Years – Jennifer Van Winkle & Song Harri

May 11, 2020
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077 // Ages & Stages: Perceptive Parenting – Jay Jones & Lindsey Cornett

April 20, 2020
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076 // Ages & Stages: Navigating New Things – Jay Jones & Jenni Van Winkle

April 13, 2020
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075 // Wholehearted Mom – Lynne Patti, Jay Jones, & Mary Kate Brown

April 6, 2020
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074 // Quieting Self Criticism – Robin Chapman & Lindsey Cornett

March 30, 2020
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073 // Calming the Chaos – Wendy Snyder (Fresh Start Family Online)

February 25, 2020
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When her sister was in town for a brief visit, Rob When her sister was in town for a brief visit, Robin found herself pregnant, exhausted, and with a decision to make: stay home and rest, or get some extra time with her sister at a gathering with lots of unfamiliar faces? Many of us who are introverts can relate to this dilemna. Sometimes it's so hard to navigate between our desire for rest and our desire for connection! (Heck, you don't even have to be an introvert! Just a tired mom!) For Robin, the risk paid off and she's still reaping the rewards many years later. Head to KindredMom.com to read the essay from @robin.chapman today. And we want to hear about your book clubs!! Are you in a book club? Have you formed friendships over books?! Tell us everything. . . . . . #momsquad #momfriendships #adultfriendships #womensupportingwomen #bookclub #womenencouragingwomen #encouragementgallery #goodnewsfeed #community #thisismycommunity #bookworm #booklover #reading #momlife #motherhood #sisterhood #sisters #parenting #ohheymama #selfcare #selfcareformoms
Maybe you've been her, too: "The New Mom." Whether Maybe you've been her, too: "The New Mom." Whether at a church, playgroup, school, or neighborhood, many of us have been the mom desperate for a friend. Today, guest writer Catherine Love (@cglove427) shares about her own experience being new to town, and how a missed opportunity at a playground led her to reflect on all the times she was “the one who walked away." As you read Catherine's story (available in text and audio at KindredMom.com), it's a great time to reflect on what mamas in your community might really need some connection this week. Is there someone you can reach out to? . . . . . #newmom #momsquad #friendship #motherhoodcommunity #momfriends #honestmotherhood #communityovercompetition #womenencouragingwomen #womensupportingwomen #momlife #sahmlife #findjoy #joyfulmamas #joyfulmotherhood #ohheymama
I will never forget laying eyes on my firstborn so I will never forget laying eyes on my firstborn son, three months after that ultrasound. I had pushed for over two hours and was afraid that I wouldn’t have the strength to hold him.  When the midwife held him up to me, my first thought was that he was the most beautiful baby I had ever seen. His head was covered in a mass of dark hair.  I held him and comforted his newborn cries.  He settled on my chest and looked up with a piercing stare.  There was an air about him that exuded confidence even as a newborn. He didn’t know that the average baby had two hands. He was just fine, thank you very much.  . A seasoned nurse in her fifties cared for us that night.  She bathed my baby, and her voice was sweet and calm like a mother when she reassured me: . “Just wait and see all of the things you will do now with one hand as a new mom. This boy is going to be fine.” . My heart warmed as worry fled.  “Thank you very much.” . As he grew up, he continually surprised us by conquering anything he set out to do. A natural athlete, musician, and exceptional student with a charismatic personality that draws people to him, my son thrived with many strong friendships. Having only one hand didn’t seem to hold him back at all…until he was 14 and our family moved to England. . A new high school in a new country was a different story. He worked hard to figure out how things worked in this new place. We continually asked him if everything was all right, and he assured us it was. It was February of his first school year in England when he confessed something was wrong. —Amy Mullens (@amymullens), from her essay, “Thank You Very Much,” available to read at KindredMom.com. . . . . . #boymom #honestmotherhood #motherhoodlessons #motherhoodintheraw #MOBsociety #honestlymothering #motherhoodthroughinstagram #shespeakstruth #incourage #risenmotherhood #intentionalmotherhood #faithfulmom #christianmom #connectedfamilies #writingmotherhood #specialneeds #specialneedsmom #specialneedsparenting
Hi! 👋🏾 My name is Jay Jones. I'm passionate Hi! 👋🏾 My name is Jay Jones. I'm passionate about empowering other women to plow down their giants as I struggle with my own. In my writing, I share about my feelings of inadequacy along the course of my motherhood journey. You can find me reading everything from Christian fiction and non-fiction to Business & Economics books in the narrow cracks of time between editing Kindred Mom podcasts and writing projects. When I'm not busy keeping up with my four children, who range from 2 to 13 years old, I enjoy spending time with my husband walking and in our gardens. The core of me in the form of a non-exhaustive list could include: ✔️ I have been about writing and books since I could read and write. Most of my big thoughts and revelations come to me as a visual. ✔️ I battled with depression and suicidal thoughts before I'd ever heard people talk about "generational curses" or understood any of that. ✔️ Friendship is still at least forty percent mythical, and that's on me, not them. ✔️ I get excited, and my blood pumps in my veins when I read the Word of God in the Bible, just like it used to when the bass dropped in my favorite rap songs. ✔️ I'm learning not to regret, but to see the God of beginnings in all the ways I haven't lived up to my expectations in every role—daughter, mother, wife, etc.. ✔️ I love learning, and I thrive when I run at a challenge. ✔️ Please leave me a comment about one thing you love as well one challenge you’re facing today! Happy #fridayintroductions —Jay (@jacelya_jones)
It's time to get real, friends. Today, KM team mem It's time to get real, friends. Today, KM team member Jay Jones (@jacelya_jones) is back on the blog with the latest essay in our "Connect" series. ⁣ Today, Jay is getting honest with us about the ways her family allowed devices and screens to get in the way of true connection, and how they looked to technology as an excuse to avoid the stronger relationships their family needed. ⁣ Jay is vulnerable and honest here, and we anticipate you will relate to a lot of what she shares! ⁣ In the meantime, we'd love to know if your family has any intentional boundaries and limits around screens. How do you ensure they don't interfere with what's most important? . . . . . #screentime #screentimelimits #family #motherhoodlessons #motherhoodintheraw #intentionalmotherhood #christianmom #momof4 #motherhoodthroughinstagram #writingmotherhood #risenmotherhood #dontmomalone #connectedfamilies #pandemicparenting #parentinginapandemic #familytime #technology #parenthood #cherisheverymoment
I used to think the hardest part of motherhood is I used to think the hardest part of motherhood is knowing when to enforce the standard versus knowing when to extend grace, as if the two are mutually exclusive. But the more I think of how Jesus related to His disciples, the more it makes sense that the two actually go hand-in-hand. • Extending grace doesn’t mean lowering the standard. The standard is set. Immovable. Unchangeable. The standard forever rests at perfection. And not one solitary person, except for Christ Himself, is capable of achieving that standard. • YET, Christ patiently pointed out the disciples’ shortcomings and gently guided them to the Truth. So the giving of grace might mean overlooking an offense, not as if it never happened, but by bringing it into the light... By calling it what it is and pointing out that though they’ll never meet the standard, you know Who has already met the standard on their behalf. Then, once we’ve had our moment with them at the foot of the cross, all of us humbly aware of our need of a savior, we can gently guide them in practical instructions to aid them in the future; of course, all the while we remind them that it is only the Holy Spirit that can truly help them make the right choices. • So, you see, the roles of mothers to enforce the standard AND extend grace aren’t in competition with one another; rather, extending grace is the MEANS by which we enforce the standard. This is the truth I’m preaching to my own heart today and I thought maybe it would encourage someone else as well. 💛 —Alana (@notesfromourwalls) . . . . . ⁣ #motherhoodissanctifying #risenmotherhood #bedeeplyrooted #thrivemoms #charlottemasonliving #charlottemasonirl #classicalconversations #classicaleducation #wildandfreekids #thehomemakersanonymous
Head over the blog at KindredMom.com for the lates Head over the blog at KindredMom.com for the latest essay in our "Connect" series, from guest writer Amy Mullens (@amymullens). Amy's son was born without a left hand, and when he was bullied in high school, Amy needed to determine how to best advocate for her boy. ⁣ In the process, she discovered a great deal about empathy, and the way it paves the way for true connection, growth, and grace. ⁣ Visit KindredMom.com to read Amy's story! . . . . . #specialneedsmom #MOBsociety #boymom #boymomlife #specialneeds #inclusion4all #specialneedskids #mommylife #womenencouragingwomen #honestmotherhood #motherhoodintheraw #momstrugglingwell #specialneedsparenting #stopdropandmom #advocate #ohheymama #mytinymoments #parenthood #honestlymothering
My morning plan always involves working out then t My morning plan always involves working out then time alone before everyone else wakes up. Her morning plan always involves being with me & a book. Regardless of how early I begin my morning she somehow knows even in her slumber that I’m home from the gym and beginning the day. There are mornings I get a little frustrated not to just have a few minutes alone, but then I remember what a gift it is to be loved by someone who wakes up looking forward to just being with me. ❤️ —Ashley Campbell (@underthesycamore) . . >>We loved Ashley’s perspective here!! Do your mornings tend to begin with alone time or togetherness? . . . . . #honestmotherhood #mothersofdaughters #girlmom #earlymorning #writingmotherhood #getaftergrateful #momswhowrite #selfcare #selfcareformoms #momblog #motherhoodintheraw #joyfulmamas #gratefulmama #motherhoodcommunity #momstrugglingwell #let_there_be_delight #the_sugar_jar #joyfulmotherhood #tinytinymoments
It’s not too late to join the launch team for St It’s not too late to join the launch team for Strong, Brave & Beautiful: Stories of Hope for Moms in the Weeds.

Launch team members will receive an advance, digital copy of the book, and our hope is that you will leave an honest book review with any online book retailers you use. Along the way, we’ll have other fun stuff you can participate in as much as you are able: giveaways, live chats, social media challenges, and more! Anyone is welcome!

The launch team application is available at the link in our profile. Comment below or DM us if you have any questions! #kindredmombook #sbblaunchteam . . . . . #strongbravebeautiful #strongbravebeautifulbook #christianmom #booklaunch #motherhoodintheraw #booklaunchteam #writercommunity #writingmotherhood #coffeeandcrumbs #momstrugglingwell #dontmomalone #risenmotherhood #journeywomen #momswhowrite #momblog #honestmotherhood #motherhoodstories #joyfulmamas #let_there_be_delight
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or t “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” —Deuteronomy 31:6 (NIV) ⁣ When Moses spoke these words to the Israelites, the “them” was an opposing nation. I wonder who or what is making you afraid today?

The “them” might be wildfires or viruses, nightmares or intrusive thoughts, questions about the future or regrets from the past. We know there is plenty out there to make a mama afraid… ⁣ And yet.

God is with you today, dear friend. May the love and peace of God speak louder than your fear. Moms are some of the strongest and most courageous people out there. We are praying for you and cheering you on today! . . . . . #verseoftheday #mondaymotivation #hopewriters #devotional #selfcareformoms #christianmom #risenmotherhood #blessedisshe #faithoverfear #jesusovereverything #butfirstjesus #shereadstruth #shewritestruth #shespeakstruth #momlife #christianblog #givemejesus #christianwomen #risenmotherhood #momstrugglingwell #postpartummentalhealth #gritandvirtue
Hi, everyone! I’m Bethany - @bethanymcmillon, an Hi, everyone! I’m Bethany - @bethanymcmillon, and I’m one of the Kindred Mom team members. Behind the scenes here, I am a contributor and part of the editorial team. I’m also a mom to one now-taller-than-me boy and a full-time teacher (I teach 5th grade Latin and our K-4th graders who opted to be fully virtual this year). After months of savoring all the “extra time,” the school year hit us hard with a blast of busy! ⁣ In the spirit of #fridayintroductions today, I’m sharing… 5 ways I cheat time: 1 – I quit washing my hair every day. Yes, it was a whole “hair-training” process and involved embracing my curly hair. But now, it saves me about 20 minutes 4-5 days a week. 2 – I only wash the dishes when the sink is full. Oh, I rinse them out as soon as we use them so they aren’t nasty while they wait, but giving up the after each meal wash time has saved my sanity.  3 – I keep a book and note cards with me 95% of the time. If my boy’s practice or youth group is running late, using the minutes to read instead of scroll, or pen a note to send in snail mail gives me a mini-brain-break.  4 – I shop by meal. I don’t do a great job at meal-planning in the formal sense, but I start the week with the supplies for 4-5 dinners for the week. I mix and match based on how much time I have in the evenings. Bonus time-cheater: grocery pick-up and delivery services! 5 – I bulk fold socks. Folding socks is my final step in the laundry process. I keep them all in a pile and then do them all at once (usually to the sounds of a short podcast).  ⁣ I adore the Kindred Mom community and especially glad you are here! I’d love to know how you cheat time. Give us all some hints in the comments! . . . . . #momhacks #timemanagement #timemanagementformoms #workingmom #allmomsareworkingmoms #teacherlife #meettheteacher #selfcare #selfcareformoms #nourishedmotherhood #mentalhealthformoms #womensupportingwomen #womenencouragingwomen #goodnewsfeed #encouragementgallery #journeywomen #motherhoodcommunity #momsquad #wisewomen #ipreview via @preview.app
Some friendships last forever. Others fade over ti Some friendships last forever. Others fade over time. ⁣ But every once in awhile, we are given the chance to rekindle a friendship that time and choice had eroded. ⁣ Today, KM team member Bethany (@bethanymcmillon) is vulnerably sharing about an old friendship that turned sour, and how a brave invitation from that friend made room for repair and growth. ⁣ As always, head to KindredMom.com to read more, or catch the audio version over in the podcast feed. Just search ""Kindred Mom Podcast"" in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or your favorite podcast player.
When I was in high school, I was a Bible Quizzer. When I was in high school, I was a Bible Quizzer. (If you don’t know what that is, basically it’s like being a Mathlete, only for memorizing books of the Bible. Yes, nerd alert.) *Most* of what I memorized in those years of cramming has unfortunately become hazy—but one verse from Luke has stuck with me: “Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.” (Luke 6:45) ⁣ This verse has convicted me a lot in my parenting. Motherhood has all but eliminated my ability to filter irritation or amusement out of my voice. I respond in the moment with everything I carry inside me. I wear my feelings all over my face, and I can easily see how my own moods (good, bad, or otherwise) impact those around me. ⁣ Lately, I’ve been very short-tempered. Instead of offering my children grace and patience, instructing them about my expectations when they are sassy (or outright defiant), I feel like I have drawn a line in the sand that proclaims: Do. Not. Mess with me. ⁣ My way or the highway, kiddos. *This is not the kind of mother I want to be.* ⁣ I have started praying for abundance in my heart. In a season where it seems like there isn’t enough of anything—not enough time, not enough social contact, not enough [fill in the blank]—I am asking God to fill my heart, to transform the broken, impatient parts of me that I can never fix on my own. ⁣ Fill me up, Holy Spirit. Overflow for all to see. —Melissa (@savoredgrace) . . . . . #exhalecreativity #hopewriters #risenmotherhood #dontmomalone #momstrugglingwell #journeywomen #verseoftheday #shereadstruth #shespeakstruth #shewritestruth #gritandvirtue #wellwateredwomen #wordbeforeworld #incourage #givemejesus #jesusovereverything #butfirstjesus #graceupongrace #goodnewsfeed #joyfulmamas
These moms and I have long since graduated from th These moms and I have long since graduated from the endless exhaustion of 3am feedings, torturous toddler debates, potty training and frazzled temper tantrums. Thankfully, those early childhood battles have been successfully won at this point, or at least survived. ⁣ We’re now war-torn veterans stepping into a new role with grown-up kids. Some of us are newly initiated empty nesters. A few of us have one or two out the door with some stragglers at home, hanging on in high school. As promised, these babies grew up, and, yes, they will always be just that—our “babies,” no matter what the numbers on their driver’s licenses say. So plunging into this new chapter of necessary separation is a frightening transition, and the ever-present question we ladies keep circling back to again and again is essentially this: ⁣ How do we begin to disconnect? ⁣ It is counterintuitive to talk about disconnecting with your child. I’ve spent more than two decades fighting tooth and nail to make solid connections with these kids, to help them know they can fully trust their dad and me to instruct them in everything from tooth-brushing to long division to forgiving and loving one another. We’ve made so many connections at so great a cost, why ever consider a disconnect? ⁣ We do it because it’s right and good for these new adults (or almost-adults) to begin to stand solo, to trudge their own paths. —Jennifer Hildebrand (@brandedmelody), from her essay, “Navigating the Disconnection,” available now at KindredMom.com . . . . . #connectedfamilies #coffeeandcrumbs #hopewriters #writingmotherhood #creativemom #risenmotherhood #joyfulmamas #candidmotherhood #motherhoodunplugged #momofteens #motherhoodmoments #momsquad #womensupportingwomen #encouragementgallery #graceupongrace #momsofinstagram #writersofinstagram #missionalmotherhood
When our children are young, we think so much abou When our children are young, we think so much about how to form strong connections with them. We look for wisdom about how to talk, how to listen, how to discipline, how to play in ways that create stable, secure relationships. ⁣ But then our chilren grow, and...then what? ⁣ What happens when the healthiest thing for our relationship is a bit of distance and disconnection? ⁣ That's what Jennifer Hildebrand (@brandedmelody) is thinking through in today's newest essay, "Navigating the Disconnection." As always, you can find the essay at www.kindredmom.com! . . . . . #readytolaunch #connectedfamilies #momofteens #motherhoodcommnunity #honestmotherhood #teenmom #tweemom #momblogger #momlifestyle #shereadstruth #christianmom #motherhood #writingmotherhood #momlife #jesusandcoffee #christianblog #gritandvirtue #bedeeplyrooted #loveandgrace #goodnewsfeed #encouragementgallery #givegrace #graceupongrace
Beth is a wise woman, and we loved her reflection Beth is a wise woman, and we loved her reflection here! Tell us—what teeny, tiny things are helping you fill your tank? 
 “Here's what… I have concluded about the parents we know right now: our tanks are empty, and we're staring down a long road.⁠ ⁠ We're all trying to fill those tanks back up, even one drop at a time. For me, that looks like popping in my AirPods while making dinner to listen to "Betty" on repeat. It looks like sitting in my driveway with friends after the kids go to bed. It looks like keeping the pantry stocked with ice cream cones and a basket by the door stocked with bug spray and my bathroom cabinet stocked with sheet masks. One drop at a time. ⁠ ⁠ What teeny, tiny things are helping you fill your tank?” —Beth Silvers (@bethsilvers) . . . . . . #selfcare #selfcareformoms #nourishedmotherhood #mentalhealthformoms #womensupportingwomen #womenencouragingwomen #goodnewsfeed #encouragementgallery #journeywomen #motherhoodcommunity #momsquad #wisewomen #fillyourbucket #fillyourtank #maketimeforselfcare #ohheymama #mothersofdaughters #pandemicparenting
“The path to connection begins now.” Last week “The path to connection begins now.” Last week, Melissa (@savoredgrace) shared her thoughts on connecting with her son over his passions. Jenny (@jgsalias) shared about how her friends and “framily” impacted her and her kids as a military family. 

This week, we’ll share essays from guest writer Jennifer Hildebrand (@brandedmelody) about launching our kids and Kindred Mom team member Bethany McMillion (@bethanymcmillon) about a second chance at friendship. Can’t wait to share these essays with you!!

In the meantime, would you consider joining our launch team for the #kindredmombook? Strong, Brave & Beautiful: Stories of Hope for Moms in the Weeds is available for pre-order now and we’d love your help getting it into the hands of as many moms as possible. Visit the link in our profile to apply! It will be fun and low-pressure, and all are welcome! . . . . . #kindredmom #coffeeandcrumbs #exhalecreativity #hopewriters #motherhoodcommunity #writingmotherhood #meetwritermoms #connectedfamilies #dontmomalone #risenmotherhood #momstrugglingwell #thrivemoms #momhour #mompodcast #momlife #courageousmom #writercommunity #launchteam #booklaunch #ipreview via @preview.app
Sunsets & ice cream. Fried fish on the beach. Mini Sunsets & ice cream. Fried fish on the beach. Mini golf & bonfires. A 5 day vacation to our favorite coastal town with our close friends felt like a precious shred of normalcy in the midst of the upheaval of 2020. ⁣ Days filled with sunshine, good food, and belly laughter proved to be the best medicine, and nourished our souls in ways we forgot we needed. Connection. Community. Communion. These are the things I pray our family holds tight to moving forward into the remainder of the year. ⁣ We may not know what's to come (hopefully very mundane and uneventful months), but if we've learned anything it's that intentionally living life in community tends to certain deep needs of our souls few other things can. —Mary Kate (@choosinggraceblog) . . . . . #summermemories #summer2020 #pandemicparenting #vacationmemories #momswithcameras #memoirsofmotherhood #motherhoodcommunity #bestfriends #momsquad #summervibes #kindredmom #momstrugglingwell #dontmomalone #hopewriters #hopewriterlife #momlife #beachvacation #puremichigan #westmichigan #westmichiganmoms #modernmom
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