This question recently came in: I was thinking about what you spoke about [in this podcast episode, called “Lean In & Learn from Other Women”] and the thing that stuck out most to me was how you learn most by living life with others. While I completely agree, I am stuck wondering HOW to make…
Author: Jess Connell
Postpartum Sanity: How I Prioritize Sleep (While Breastfeeding)
Here’s a detailed look at how, in the first two weeks of breastfeeding, I begin gently prioritizing sleep… so that our whole family (parents, older siblings, and baby included) achieves sanity, sleep, and contentment ASAP. This is the way we’ve done it with all 8 of our babies. Video outline: 1:00- What method we follow…
17 Ways to Help Your Newborn Calm Down & Sleep Longer
So, I just had our 8th baby. Which means… I don’t know everything, but I know some stuff. There was this time, 14 or so years ago, when my first baby was just two months old, that I went to a birthday/blessing party for a young lady in our church. Right when it was time for each of…
Ep. 12: Busyness & Family Commitments
Ask almost anyone how they’re doing, and there’s a good chance the response you’ll get is: “busy.” As moms, how can we wisely evaluate each opportunity to ensure we’re being led by the Spirit of God in our family commitments? Listen as Jess talks with Shelley Miller about: Evaluating your family’s commitments, beforehand & afterward Integrating spiritually fruitful activities…
VIDEO: Things People Say to Pregnant Women
People say crazy things to pregnant ladies. But it doesn’t mean we have to take those comments in to the deep places of our heart. We talked about one of those, last week: “Your Daughter Needs a Sister!” (an Acceptable Christian Lie). One commenter shared how the classic comment, “it doesn’t matter what it is…
“Your Daughter Needs a Sister!” (an Acceptable Christian Lie)
We heard it so much over the last 9 months. “MeiMei needs a sister!” “You poor thing! So many brothers! Do you know what this one is yet?” “Oh goodness, you guys need a little girl this time!” Now I know… having a son would mean we’d have 7 boys, right? I mean, 7. BOYS….
Ep. 11: Kingdom Priorities in Extracurriculars
Extracurricular commitments can benefit our families… or burn us out. How can we make wise decisions, and rightly prioritize the Kingdom of God, in our kids’ activities? Listen as Jess discusses these things with Shelley Miller: Wisdom for evaluating your schedule & commitments Identifying distraction, discord, and disobedience Embracing the continual work of relationship-restoration This episode’s Quick Mom Verse: “Look…
2 Days Postpartum: Will We Have More Children?
Two days after having my precious new son, I shared a picture on Facebook with the following comments: I love the sleepy quiet snuggled-in days after a baby arrives, in general… and I love this quiet day, in particular. Seeing my babies love on my babies… and getting to see them embrace (not just philosophically…
5 Practical Postpartum Solutions (make it easier for mom!)
You’ve heard the advice. (heck, I’ve told you to do it!) “Postpartum moms, REST MORE!!” And yet, maybe you wonder… what does that practically look like? Especially when we have other children, and when they’re all/only littles, the advice can seem impractical. “HOW exactly am I supposed to do that?,” you might wonder. Well, look no…
November 2016 Round-Up: Podcasts & Posts
Did you miss something this month? Catch up and get the encouragement your heart needs. BABY WATCH & MY WRITING/PODCASTING SCHEDULE Baby News: My sweet new son, Fisher, was born at home this morning: In December, look for blogposts once a week– each Monday. And Season 1 of Mom On Purpose podcasts will be released once a week, every Wednesday, through…