The Most Important Thing your child needs this year (and it's not on their school list!)

The MOST important thing your child needs this school year

by Amanda Wells // August 7, 2017 // 10 Comments

Have we raised a struggling generation who finds their confidence only in their appearance? As the school year resumes, my feed is filled with moms spending their energy and 401k earnings on a wardrobe they’ll outgrow in six months.... Continue reading →

How to Manage Your Day-to-day Schedule with a Big Family

by Amanda Wells // September 4, 2016 // 18 Comments

The fascination with big families starts with a simple stare while you watch a family of eight troop through the store aisles. You don’t even attempt to hide your awe (or disgust for those who think something should be... Continue reading →

How to Handle Your Kids When You’re Tired

by Amanda Wells // June 29, 2016 // 8 Comments

If you’re raising kids, you’re tired. The endless nights without sleep wear on your body, depriving you of energy and sapping your strength. You wonder why on earth you signed up for this parenting gig anyway. There’s more to this... Continue reading →

Mom Hack: The Secret to Leaving Your Oldest Kid in Charge

by Amanda Wells // March 30, 2016 // No Comments

Recently, I left my oldest daughter in charge of the kids outside while I attempted to spring clean our home. It was one of the few days I stayed at home and the to-do list grew longer every hour. Can... Continue reading →

When Your Blessings Feel Like Burdens

by Amanda Wells // December 1, 2015 // 3 Comments

She rolled her eyes and muttered, “Of course the family with the most kids is late. Again.” I ignored her even though I wanted to sharply retort, “We aren’t late, we are right on time and what does that have... Continue reading →

A Time to Play and A Time to Rest

by Amanda Wells // November 21, 2015 // No Comments

I’ve come to love our Saturday mornings since I became a working, homeschooling mom. The weeks are full of rushing–rush to wake up and get dressed, rushed to eat, rushed through schoolwork at the office, rush, rush, rush. And now... Continue reading →

What I Wish I Would’ve Known as a New Mom

by Amanda Wells // November 2, 2015 // 6 Comments

I spent my childhood playing with baby dolls, dreaming of the day I would finally be a mom. In my dreams, I rocked her and she contentedly cooed and smiled at me. When she cried (which she would never do!),... Continue reading →

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