Offering Christian wisdom and guidance for moms is what The Titus Woman is all about. She’s been there, and she’s learned from experience what to do and what to avoid.
Busy mom, between the diapers and the toddler snacks or the field trips and the homework, making time for God can seem nearly impossible. As a young mom, I desperately wanted to know God better. But I was raising three daughters while my husband worked overseas, so sometimes making time for God felt impossible. I constantly… Read More
As the school bus lurched to a stop, I grabbed my lunchbox and followed my brother to the front. I was in fifth grade and life was good. My biggest concerns at the time were what color Fizzie my mom had packed in my lunchbox and what to do about the blister on my hand… Read More
For every overwhelmed mom who wonders if she has what it takes, I’m on your team. As a young mom with a two-year-old and an infant, I was beside myself. We had just moved into a new home in the woods. With no neighbors in sight, our house sat at the end of a quarter-mile… Read More
“Why are the first few weeks as a new mom so hard and is it normal to feel down in the dumps?” It’s a question asked by a lot of new moms. But seldom out loud. After all, common sense says a brand new baby, well wishes from family and friends, and grand plans for… Read More
Feeling like a failure as a mom? You’ve heard it said before: Good parenting is not for the fainthearted. Parenting takes courage, because parenting is scary. That’s why you’re a rare parent if you’ve never once felt like a failure as a mom. If you’ve never rolled your eyes in exasperation or experienced a momentary lapse… Read More
Mom fatigue. Dealing with a bajillion decisions that are endless, stressful, and sometimes confusing. When do I put my five-week-old to bed? How long do I wait to potty train? Which video games should I let my ten-year-old play? Moms, take heart. I can let you in on a little secret. You’re… Read More
Tired moms, I feel you today. For real. I said goodbye to my four-year-old granddaughter who was with me for a week. A whole week of Princess Dance Camp and chattering and potty runs and dress-ups and changing itty bitty doll clothes a zillion times and the incessant melody of Shimmer and Shine and constant… Read More
How do you build a strong family with kids who know without a doubt they’re loved and valued? A short time ago I pulled my favorite white sweater from the washing machine and found two loose threads dangling from a sleeve. It’s the sweater I wear in over-air-conditioned restaurants on summer days. It easily complements… Read More