Author Archives: Kristina Slaney

It was the third day of summer camp, and we were on our way home. I was going through the regular post-camp questions when my son paused. "Mom?" he said. "Some of the kids were kind of...a little bit....

No two families are alike. Some live life at a slow pace. Others are so busy they spend more time in their cars than in their home. Some have to work around nutritional needs or allergies and sensitiv...

This time of year there are two types of moms: Those who embrace the routine that the fall season brings. They breathe a sigh of relief as school starts back up, sleep and meal schedules get back on t...

The other day I was about to exit Starbucks when I saw a mom and her teenage son through the glass doors. I paused to give them space to enter. The mom looked at her son and gestured for him to go ahe...

You might not know this about me, but I've got a real-life superpower. And that superpower is repurposing leftovers to make them palatable for my family and reduce our family's food waste. Honestly, I...

We've learned a lot about parenting in the last few decades. And with so many parenting choices these days, it's nice to be aware of research, outcomes, and best practices when raising our children. B...

We live in a parenting culture that's all-or-nothing. Things are good or bad. Right or wrong. And though most of us claim to hold a "do what works best for your family" mindset, it doesn't always feel...

Well, here we are - the conclusion of our deep dive into the complex issue of biblical modesty. If you've followed along with this whole series, thank you. And if you've felt like some of my thoughts ...

Alright mom, here we go. Today we're tackling the "don't cause your brother to stumble" passages that always come up in the modesty debate. I'll be honest. This one is tough and complicated. If you're...

As a mom, I'm always cleaning the kitchen. Not long ago this meme started circulating and I felt seen. It's never-ending. But there are some days when the mess is less, the clean-up is easier, and the...