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Summer with No Regrets

You know that feeling in the pit of your stomach the week before school starts again? I know some moms would say that feeling is excitement or anticipation…they are more than ready to get back into the structure of the school year and see the seemingly endless summer days actually. come. to. an. end. I get it… the sibling spats,…
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in Parenting· Step Mamas

Small things with great love

“Not everyone can do great things.  But everyone can do small things with great love.” ~Mother Theresa Today, I took my kids (all 6 of them, plus a friend) to a shelter for women and their children.  We went to volunteer in the childcare room, but ironically, I brought more children with me than there were for us to watch….
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in Parenting· Single Mamas· Step Mamas

3 Keys to Unlock Your Child’s Heart

Do you ever wish that your kids would do the right thing without you forcing them to do it? Do you long for them to show you respect and honor without you telling them they have to? Do you want to influence and lead them as they follow you because they want to? This is possible, but not through behavior…
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in Marriage

Confessions of a Grown-up Brat

I can be just plain selfish. In fact, sometimes I’m a brat.   Well, it’s true. Some of you may be quite shocked to hear this.  You may know me casually, or see me in passing, and think, “That sweet  mom who’s always smiling…she can’t possibly be a brat!”  {thank you}.  But see…the truth is revealed by those who know…
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Listen, Love, Repeat. A Book Review

Listen, Love, Repeat. I was so excited when I received my copy of Karen Ehman’s upcoming book,  Listen, Love, Repeat: Other-Centered Living in a Self-Centered World. I have been a long-time fan of Karen Ehman and followed her speaking and writing with Proverbs 31 ministries. She is one of those authors whose writing makes you feel like you are real-life…
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in Parenting

Raising Cinderellas 

Good parenting is all about balance. I have been told that I “work” my children too hard (I do admit that my girls have been doing laundry since kindergarten). All 6 of our kids do chores around the house and outside with the yard and animals.  I think it’s important for all children to contribute to work around their home…
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My name is Elizabeth Oschwald. I help Mamas find joy by living and loving on purpose. I love Jesus, and I know He's passionate about families. He's passionate about you. I created The Joyful Mama to love and serve the most powerful and influential people in the world: the Mamas. It's my privilege to be on this journey with you! Read More…

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