His Love
In honor of Valentine’s Day this past week and our ‘extra’ effort of showing love to those around us, I wanted to share with you this wonderful collection of scripture that is called, “A Father’s Love.” I know I must…
In honor of Valentine’s Day this past week and our ‘extra’ effort of showing love to those around us, I wanted to share with you this wonderful collection of scripture that is called, “A Father’s Love.” I know I must…

Encourage one another and build each other up. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 NIV When was the last time you received a card in the mail? You can expect a few around maybe your birthday or Christmas, but what about the other…
By Dana Bailey So many times in our life we have acquaintances and that is all they ever are…just people you know of, but not about. We watch others around us; how they live, how their children behave, how they…
By Lori Byerly Traditions bring us together and remind us of what has value to us. They remind us of who we are and who we belong to. They remind us of what we believe. They write deeply in our…
The holiday season tends to be a time when we carry on some family traditions and perhaps take the time to create some new ones. But you don’t have to wait for the holidays to mark special times together as…
By Natalie Chandler, MA, LMHC, LCAC Unfortunately, for so many people, just hearing the words “Christmas” or “Holidays” produces stress and anxiety. It is definitely the busiest time of year, filled with things that can create anxiety and stress. There…
By Tamara Wilhelm, MA, LMHC, LCAC One of my favorite things to do is listen to my husband’s grandparents tell us stories about things they’ve experienced in their life. One of the stories that sticks with me the most is…
One of the wonderful aspects of The Confident Mom is the community of moms that I find myself amongst. I love the interactions, unexpected meetings and stories that you all share. Recently I had the opportunity to learn of an…
By Dana Bailey While at a popular book store one day I noticed the hundreds of different books written on parenting. These books were in their own “PARENTING” section of the store and it was one of the largest sections. …
I was visiting a friend’s home the other day. I sat in a chair in the shade and watched her two-year-old twin girls play. Their world was full of delight – chasing the kitty, being amazed at dirt and having…