by Olivia Spears
Is your life a Lent?
It is not easy when we are experiencing suffering and life is like Lent, but there is a way to make it through. Jesus is our answer.
by Olivia Spears
Homeschooling in Winter
Homeschooling in Winter is difficult. We are in the middle of the months when most of us want to quit. To walk the winter blues takes intentionality. Here are some ideas to navigate these weeks with joy.
by Olivia Spears
How to Explain Holy Week to Kids
During the upcoming season of Lent, our young children will likely inquire about Jesus' suffering. Here are a few things that can help you to explain Holy Week to Kids.
by Olivia Spears
8 Children’s Books for Holy Week
Holy Week is a very special season and great opportunity for families to read books aloud to captivate children's hearts and gently introduce their minds into the mystery of the Passion, Death and Resurrection of our Lord.
by Olivia Spears
The Best Thing we can do for Our Families
As Moms, we know how to lay down our lives for our families. But sacrificing without nurturing our basic needs, and specially our spiritual lives can lead to burnout, bitterness and exhaustion. Investing in personal prayer time can make a big difference.
by Olivia Spears
Mother Mary is Our Mom
Jesus gave us an amazing companion in our motherhood journey: Mother Mary is our Mom. She is by our side always. She can be trusted. Let's pray together and ask for her intercession.
by Olivia Spears
How to Be Happy as a Mom
We want to be happy as a mom. We want our family to be happy. This is natural and good (more on that below). And yet we know that, in this valley of tears, Christian happiness dwells deeper as a supernatural joy that isn't contingent upon natural occurrences. Here are some reflections to help us dive deeper into the question "how to be happy as a mom".
by Olivia Spears
Helping Children Organize Their Day
As children get older, they become more independent on their daily work. Here are some ideas on how I am helping my children organize their days and cultivate the habits of attention, organization, and self-motivation.