God Created Us to Need Each Other

Mar 4, 2024 | Femininity, Masculinity, Parenting

Modern culture seems to no longer see why men and women need each other, especially when it comes to the structure of a family. God designed the family so that both men and women’s contributions are needed. You probably already know by now that I have a weekly...

An Excerpt from Kathryn Anne Casey’s Book, “Journey In love”

Feb 22, 2024 | Parenting

We are sharing an excerpt from Kathryn Anne “Casey’s book, “Journey In Love, A Catholic Mother’s Prayers After Prenatal Diagnosis. (You can find a link at the bottom of this page to purchase the book) The ultrasound was our first opportunity to...

On Having a Baby

Feb 21, 2024 | Parenting

My wife gave birth to our first son, Elijah. This event has turned my life upside down. Here are some of my thoughts on having a baby. 3 thoughts I’ve had over the past year What I thought I knew before was only a shadow of knowledge, and what I felt before...

Show Me Your Face: Being Present With Your Children

Feb 21, 2024 | Parenting

Jenny Uebbing shares how you can try to be more present with your children during the times when you’d rather escape parenting. Parenting in 21st century America “Mommy, make a happy face at me.” I look up from the glow of my laptop, irritated, hearing for...

Banana Chips, Motherhood, and Mindfulness

Feb 20, 2024 | Catholic Mindfulness, Parenting

Guest blogger Barbra Bottaro reflects on how both motherhood and mindfulness can exist at the same time, especially when it seems impossible. 10:47am on a Wednesday We were enduring the 4th snowstorm in three weeks, and it was the first day of Spring.  We...

Our Mom of Guadalupe

Feb 15, 2024 | Anxiety, Faith, Parenting

Mary is God’s mom, and she is also our mom. If we believe this powerful truth, it can fill us with belonging and love. Mary’s appearance to Juan Diego Our Lady of Guadalupe is such a fascinating apparition of the Blessed Mother. First of all, she poses a...

Meet Teresa Violette: Co-Creator of Catholic Mindfulness for Students!

Feb 6, 2024 | Catholic Mindfulness, Catholic Psychology, Parenting

Let’s get to know Teresa Violette, mentor at CatholicPsych Institute and co-creator of Catholic Mindfulness for students! On Monday, my team and I re-launched our unique program Catholic Mindfulness for Students, so I thought it would be a good time to introduce...