I’ve felt it in my spirit for a while now—I’m too attached to social media.

Your true north is the set of guiding principles in parenting — the values that anchor your decisions so that no matter the external pressures, you always have a steady direction.

It’s the compass that helps you navigate the inevitable crossroads of parenthood with clarity and confidence.

Healthy and hearty one-pot meal, made in a rice cooker. That means no standing over the stove for 30 minutes to watch and stir the stew while the kids are clawing at your feet (or each other!). You can make this simple recipe with just 5 ingredients and the stew blocks. More details in the post.

I was working away in the dark beside my fidgeting toddler, when I slapped the laptop cover shut in frustration. Why won’t this kid go to sleep, ugh! I threatened to leave if he didn’t lie down. He quickly scrambled into position and stayed still. Eventually, he did fall asleep, though way past his bedtime. 

A wave of regret and guilt came over me. Shucks, this is how he remembers me just as he drifts to sleep.

There, in the dark, something was nagging in my gut. I recognize this feeling; this quiet tug. Here and now, as I’m forced to stop doing anything, God finally had my attention:

Hey, take care, you’re about to burn out. Your body and emotions are giving you signs.

DIY home haircuts are not for the faint-hearted. This is my experience using a "quiet electric hair clipper" that I bought online, and my first attempt cutting my own son's hair. Read my hilarious moments and heart lessons learned.

Though it looks different now as parents than it was when we were dating, our love has deepened and matured over the years.