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I have learned a lot from being back in the classroom. I hope these reflections on the first quarter of school will resonate with you! More at: www.theparentingdare.com

I have been a work from home mother for 25 years. I never expected to go back into the classroom. In this episode, I not only share that story with you, I share how I am handling the overwhelm that always comes with big life changes. More at: www.theparentingdare.com

As busy moms, it's easy to lose sight of what's most important. In this episode, Lori will help you focus on what is most important in your life.    Links for Mother Retreats Retreats for Women

If you are an older mom and if you could go back to when your first child was a newborn and do it all over again, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE? If you are like me, you have a list. A very long list. More at: www.theparentingdare.com

You and I were created to love. So how come it has been so very easy to get off the track and go ballistic with the ones that we love the most? In today's post, we'll explore how to get back to you. Here's a link to the free online mother retreat. https://courses.theparentingdare.com/courses That will take you to our product page. Simply click on "Mother Retreat" and you will be able to enroll for free.

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We give our children many different gifts. However, there is one thing that will really make a big difference in how they live their lives… More at: www.theparentingdare.com

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In my last several podcasts we've been looking at parenting our children even when they hide things from us. In today's podcast, I take a look at how to respond/react when our children get stuck in sin.  More at: www.theparentingdare.com

We've been discussing what it means to Parent Below the Line. In today's podcast I get practical and a bit personal: what is keeping ME from letting Jesus into my inner life? More at: www.theparentingdare.com

In the last two podcasts, I went over the concept of "parenting below the line." In this episode, I share more practical applications. enjoy.  More at: www.theparentingdare.com

In my last podcast, I went over the idea of "Parenting Below the Line." In this episode, I go into what that really looks like within a family. More at: www.theparentingdare.com

As we begin the new year, I'd like to take a moment and share a bit more about my own parenting journey and why we use the phrase "Parenting Below the Line." It's a game changer! Please put in show notes: Here are the links I mentioned: Our Adoption Story Eric's Wedding Story Our Proactive Parenting Course Here is a link to this post: "What It Means to Parent Below the Line" (please share with those young moms and dads in your life!) ​

As a mother, you are the heart of the home. And as such, you have incredible influence over your children. I love thinking about that….and learning how to gaze more purposefully on my children.  Link for the MOTHER RETREAT More at: www.theparentingdare.com

Friends, this last weekend I went to an amazing wedding in Texas with my daughter Rachel and the whole experience reset me in a major way. I've been walking around my home, happy, rested and full. More at: www.theparentingdare.com

I have a question. If you are a young mom of little people, were you prepared for all of the crazy? I sure wasn't. In this podcast, I shared two things that gave me a deeper, clearer perspective. Enjoy. More at: www.theparentingdare.com

I wanted to know what my idealistic thoughts about creating a domestic church within our homes would mean to a mom that had a lot of little kids. You're going to love this. More at: www.theparentingdare.com

Every relationship has a story. This is the story of how my son met and eventually married his wonderful wife, Jessica Ragas. More at: www.theparentingdare.com

When you think about life, do you want to be important and noticed? I think that's pretty common, don't You? Well, in today's post, I introduce you to someone who understands the importance of being little. More at: www.theparentingdare.com

I want my children to know certain things. So today I decided to take the time and speak directly to my kids about a skill that I've learned that has absolutely changed my life, knowing that if they understand this, it will change their life and the lives of those around them, too. More at: www.theparentingdare.com

In this last podcast in our new series, "Raising Strong Children in Today's World," we look at the one thing that can truly make a difference in your parenting. I also share how I screwed that up with one of my children! More at: www.theparentingdare.com/io

This is the fourth podcast from our series, "Raising Strong Children in Today's World." In order to understand how mothers are blinded to the threat of pornography, you have to understand how we form beliefs. And how those beliefs can blind us. More at: www.theparentingdare.com/io

In this sixth podcast in our "Raising Strong Children in Today's World" series, we dive deep into what fear does in our lives...and how living from a place of love changes all. More at: www.theparentingdare.com/io

This is the fifth installment from our "Raising Strong Children in Today's World" series. You will gain a better understanding of a way of thinking in the parenting realm. It's powerful. More at: www.theparentingdare.com/io

In this third post of our "Raising Strong Children in Today's World" Series, we look at how this problem of pornography can infiltrate into the home. After all, the mother is fierce and protective. So how does it even gain entrance? More at: www.theparentingdare.com/io

In this second post of our "Raising Strong Children in Today's World" series, we look at a massively strong trait that you have as a mother. And how it has and will serve your family in amazing ways. Find more at: www.theparentingdare.com/io

This is part one of our new series on "Raising Strong Children in Today's World." The purpose of this series is to help Christian mothers understand how to parent more intentionally in the area of porn prevention.  Find more at www.theparentingdare.com/io

When I was a little girl I used to wear my Lenten sacrifices sort of like jewels, hoping others would notice. In today's podcast, we take a little deeper look into fasting and sacrificing and how to help our children gain a better understanding that we may have had! Learn more at: www.theparentingdare.com/io

Lent starts on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. I know that you are just as busy as I am, but let's use this time and make these 40 days a way to unify our family and get closer to our Jesus. Learn more at: www.theparentingdare.com/io

I don't know about you, but I am busy. There are MANY forces pulling us away from our center. Now imagine a world where we actually make the time to get quiet and find that center. Here's what I know to be true: when we live from an understanding of our true dignity, we have the potential to light up the world around us. Learn more here: www.theparentingdare.com/io

When I was a young mom, I had the best time making the best food. And when I use the word "best" I mean that we ate A LOT of highly processed "food." I eventually realized that my food intake was not playing nice with my moods and emotions and decided to change how I ate. I researched nutrition. I learned a lot. But guess what? Learning the facts didn't change my behavior. What finally DID change? Everything. But it came about in a totally unexpected way. Learn more at www.theparentingdare.com/io

WELCOME to 2021! Yeah! We are going back to podcasting! AND: Eric and I have big plans for this year in regards to delving deep with parents in the realm of raising strong kids in our culture. Before we go in that direction, we felt it would be prudent to take a couple of weeks and attend to our inner hearts. Much has happened in the last eleven months and it is probably necessary to just step back and recalibrate for a moment. We need to be aligned, inside and out.

It's been a hot minute since I podcasted last. But lately I've had something on my momma's heart I'd really like to share to your momma heart. I'll try to keep the tears at bay for this... * puts on ninja mom headband *

Happy New Year! I absolutely love the first of the year. It's a time for us moms to sit down and take a moment. What worked last year? Where did we drift? What areas can we improve? No matter where you've been, no matter where you are now, you can Create a Beautiful Family Culture. It's going to be a great year. I feel it in my nuggets.   

Have you ever been diagnosed with a low-functioning thyroid? If so, you are not alone. Hypothyroidism is an incredibly common condition. You might want to go grab a nice cup of tea because what I have to share with you in this post will most likely shock and/or surprise you. www.theparentingdare.com/blog  

When my son Eric pushed me to share my "most shameful food moment" with you, I balked at first. I mean, come on, kid. Why share that? But as I prayed (and maybe ranted out loud) about it, I felt almost compelled to share not only the crap with you, but also HOW I was healed and HOW I realized the TRUTH about my BEAUTY! Even though this post is long, I didn't spend a lot of time writing it today; I simply took segments from Lesson 9 of my online course, Inside Out. (That lesson is called "Awaken to Your Beauty" and it's my favorite.)  The course is about transforming your food thoughts at the deepest level. Find out more: INSIDE OUT.

Here's another Parenting Hack!  I love the sort of twist mom puts on these 'hacks'. They're deeper than I originally intended when asking her to come up with some hacks for parents. Wouldn't have it any other way.  Just good ol' genuine Lori, coming in hot with another MEGA PIECE'O'MOMMY advice.   Peace out, E

The enemy is in a turf war with you. He wants to claim your home and more than that, he wants to overcome and claim every person in your home. What Satan doesn't understand is that God Himself fashioned our mother hearts. They are soft, yes. But we are also fiercely protective. In this post I will show you the war and then I will give you a workable solution in the form of a challenge. (I love challenges!) It's time. Let's take back our turf!

I know it's super easy to just live life. Easter is coming up. We have to buy new dresses and ties, or find the old ones that will still work. We have to plan the Easter dinner; should we go to Mom's this year or stay home and fly kites in our own backyard? There are graduations looming. Life. It's easy to just live there.   HOWEVER, today I invite you to go deeper. Go into Divine Mercy. We have received so many gifts through the Novena of Chaplets to The Divine Mercy, including our daughter, Malaysia. I share that story in full detail on today's episode.   The Novena begins on Good Friday. It is more than worth your time.

So, I am part of the majority! And, spoiler alert! I want to write a book. In fact, I AM writing a book. The only issue I am having is that ALL I want to do is write my book. I don't want to write blogs. I don't want to create presentations. I just.want.to.write.my.book. It's become a slight obsession.  

Last weekend I was supposed to be in Nebraska, having a nice brunch with my seven sisters and three sisters-in-law, celebrating our mother, Bonnie Kreshel, and her 77 years on this earth. However, a massive snow storm blew through Nebraska, effectively shutting down our plans. I woke up this morning, full of deep appreciation and love for my mother...

Hello!! In this episode I talk about why you should start a blog. No matter what stage of life you are in, you have a message to share. When I first started I was overwhelmed to say the least. I needed help. ALL THE HELP. I just knew I wanted to share my message and beyond that I was lost. After trying to YouTube search for help, I joined Elite Blog Academy and it changed everything for me!! It was like walking into a five-star hotel. Click Here: Elite Blog Academy

A couple of weeks ago my son Eric asked me to do a podcast on "Parenting Hacks." I laughed because for a mom of many, it has been about survival, not about creating clever ways of living. Yet as I thought more deeply about it, I realized that I had developed a way of thinking about life which had HELPED  me survive the hard years of motherhood. I guess you could say this is an emotional mommy hack!