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parenting+ marriage

I love to help you build strong families, beginning with a healthy marriage, and purposeful parenting.

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Every good thing comes from God and healthy families are built on a firm foundation of faith.

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After 15+ years of homeschooling, my family agrees it’s the best choice we have made!

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With a background in sports medicine and fitness, I am passionate to encourage women to embrace a healthy mindset and lifestyle.

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    Any Given Moment

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“There’s no formula for parenting”, we often say. “There’s no formula for parenting”, we often say. (And it’s true…) 

Though Deuteronomy 6:6-7 is a good start. 🥰

It tells us to “impress” God’s Word on our children…to talk about His Word:

•when you sit at home. 
• when you walk along the road. 
• when you lie down. 
• when you get up. 

Consider the modern day equivalent to these 4 things. 

Or just consider talking about the Lord all day long. ❤️

Not a formula. But try it out and see what happens…🥰
There have never been more distractions available There have never been more distractions available as there are today. For parents or for kids. 😌

We know. (Dave and I literally had to will ourselves off the couch last night 😜 to get to the tennis courts/soccer field with Levi) 

To “train up a child in the way they should go” will require some serious intentionality. 🙏

And it’s so worth it. ❤️

“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭5‬:‭15-16‬ ‭NIV‬‬
Fun news for your family! 🥳 @josiahswanson just re Fun news for your family! 🥳 @josiahswanson just released a brand new book! - The Tales of Yimoa. It’s actually a collection of three short stories that will inspire your kids’ imagination, character, and faith. 🥰 

Even more-his college friend, @laur.thomas did the most excellent illustrations!! I love them so much! 

A little more about the stories in the 5th slide over. ➡️
(And Josiah on his own adventure in the 6th. 🥾😊) 

Tales of Yimoa is now available on Amazon, but if you don’t want to search, comment book and I will DM you the link! 

Congratulations Josiah!! I hope to write as well as you one day! 🤓❤️
Saying goodbye after the most special week with @j Saying goodbye after the most special week with @jonahswanson_ , @tayswanson_, and Taylor’s parents. 💝

There were great meals, lots of music, some spear diving, hiking, and more than a few stunning sunsets. 

- What a blessing that Jonah married a literal bundle of joy, and someone whose parents we love to hang with! 🤙🏽😎 

Hurry back all of you! Or better yet, just move to Hawaii already! 🌺🌈🏝️🙏🤷‍♀️

PS @lukeswanson_ is in Brazil 🏄‍♂️ thus missing from photos 😎. Challenger comp starts end of the week. 🤙🏽
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