HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

I've learned a thing or two about raising kids, especially after having three of my own! It’s amazing how much they watch everything we do. As mothers, we have a big job to show our children what a good, healthy relationship looks like. By being intentional in how we treat our husbands and others, we are teaching our kids important lessons every day. This is how we build a strong family with lasting bonds and pass on the values we hold dear. It all starts with us, moms, setting the right example at home.

When I got married, I was so excited to gain a whole new family. But sometimes, having more family means more opinions! Learning how to talk to my husband's parents about our choices, from how we raise our kids to how we spend our holidays, was a big learning curve. It's not about being mean or pushing people away. It's about protecting the new family you're building with your husband. You have to stand together as a team. Finding that sweet spot where you can be respectful to your in-laws but still stay true to your own family's needs is so important. It can be tricky, but making sure everyone is on the same page keeps the peace and makes family get-togethers something to look forward to, not something to dread. It’s all about creating clear, kind rules for a happy family life.