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

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.

There’s no shortage of toddler activity ideas online, many promising to give moms a few minutes of peace. And I get it—I really do. But I’m learning that for me, parenting in these little years is about connecting, not disconnecting. Finding time for myself? That’s a challenge I’ll have to work on in other ways.

So if you’ve been feeling discouraged about setting up activities that don’t seem to work, here’s a gentle reminder…

Getting kids to say “sorry” is no easy feat—toddlers are proud and independent little beings, after all. But teaching them to apologize isn’t just about being polite; it’s about helping them take ownership of their actions and repair relationships. In this article, I’m sharing real-life stories, the struggles I’ve faced, and practical ways we can gently guide our kids toward meaningful apologies—without turning it into a battle of wills.