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For Moms with Tears

By: redtentwomen December 7, 2022November 14, 2022

Faith, Intentional Living, Monthly Themes, relationshipsBeth Bruno, Motherhood, Mothering Adult Children, Mothering small children, Mothering teenagers, Wednesday in the Weeds3 Comments

I see you hovering at the base of the big slide, ready to catch your little daredevil as he proudly descends the last of the challenges this big kid playground has presented. And I am aware of your young mama heart, a little sad that he’s already conquering these obstacles.

The Rebel Heart

By: redtentwomen June 20, 2022June 19, 2022

Day to Day, Monthly Themes, relationships, The HomeMothering, Mothering teenagers, Parenting, Tina Huey, Trusting your teenager3 Comments

My head barely hit the pillow around 11:03 p.m. when I heard the word “Mom.” My husband was out-of-town, our youngest was at Pine Cove, and our oldest was chatting with his friends in Discord (an online chatting service)…or so I thought. I rose from my sleep, looked over to the left, and saw him…

Embracing Change

By: redtentwomen August 11, 2021August 4, 2021

Femininity, Intentional Living, Monthly Themes, relationshipsadaptability, Bethany Cabell, Motherhood, Mothering, Mothering teenagers, neurodiverse, Parenting, Wednesday in the Weeds5 Comments

At five foot two, he reaches his arms up to hug me. My arms underneath his squeeze tightly as I breathe him in. He is both familiar and mysterious. Stepping back, I stand still as he studies my face. “Mom, my armpits stink,” he says. “Oh, I’m sure they don’t buddy. Let me smell,” I…

Take A Step For A Change

By: redtentwomen March 30, 2017March 28, 2017

Day to Day, Intentional LivingJean Masukevich, Mothering teenagers, Self Kindness, Wellness Journey5 Comments

Eleven years ago I took my first step on the wellness journey by meeting with a spiritual director. I believed that wellness was a destination and with a little help, I could get from here to there.