Freedom: Surviving And Thriving With A Busy Life

In our Surviving and Thriving series, we are embracing these words from Isaiah 40:29-31: He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. There is never a time when moms…

Dear Joyce, What are your thoughts on chores?

Dear Joyce, I saw a chart of chores children should be doing when they are 2-3 years old, preschoolers, elementary, middle school, etc. It was a huge list such as having toddlers dusting, emptying the dishwasher, washing baseboards . . . and having preschoolers vacuuming, washing dishes, and much more. What are your thoughts on chores? Cindy Dear Cindy, First of all, I would not want my toddler emptying the dishwasher,…