Bonding While Not Breastfeeding: 4 Tips to Create that Bond

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // June 13, 2017 // 2 Comments

Let’s face it: in the original design, breastfeeding was made to happen. I know it doesn’t always work like that, and I’m not trying to say that it is the only way for baby feeding to happen, but it’s true that it... Continue reading →

10 Things About 10 Year Olds

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // May 24, 2017 // 3 Comments

I have now been parenting a 10 year old for just a little over a week, and I had to get some of my thoughts out into this little space of the internet. Listen. I’ve been around 10 year olds.... Continue reading →

We Said Yes (Again)

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // May 18, 2017 // 8 Comments

Well, I’ve been quiet on this ol’ blog for a week because we have a new placement in our home! On Mother’s Day (Sunday) we got the call. I will admit that I was about to say ‘NO’ when Theo... Continue reading →

Let Freedom Ring: My Struggle with Post Partum Depression & Anxiety

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // May 12, 2017 // 16 Comments

Let freedom ring. “God has not given us a Spirit of fear, but he has given unto us a spirit of power, a spirit of love and a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 1:7 This post has been a long,... Continue reading →

To the Mom Who Can’t Afford Mother’s Day

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // May 9, 2017 // No Comments

A few weeks ago, they started popping up on my social media feeds. You know exactly what I’m talking about. The Mother’s Day wish lists. The ads for the perfect piece of jewelry. The promotions for the weekends away and... Continue reading →