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Thanks for checking out my blog. Welcome to Living and Learning!
My inspiration to blog stems from a love of writing and belief in the power of shared stories.
I cover all sorts of topics including Relationship With God, Child Development, Adoption, Parenting,
Homeschooling, and Mental Health.
My hope is to inspire, share, and encourage.


Eternal Priorities
Here's the verse that keeps me going on this homeschooling journey! "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses...
Janet
Mar 31, 20251 min read


A Picture of Love
God speaks into our lives in new ways each day. He recently revealed His love to me through the love I have for my child. Finding my...
Janet
Mar 31, 20251 min read


It’s Good They Don’t…
My dad recently made a comment that changed my course of thought. I'd been griping about an important action my child didn't take. As I...
Janet
Mar 31, 20251 min read




Priorities
Here's the verse that keeps me going on this homeschooling journey! "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses...
Janet
Feb 9, 20251 min read


Just Say, “No”
My Thoughts for Today: Ha, ha- This reel reminds me of some of the child development classes I took. They taught us "no" and "stop" were...
Janet
Feb 9, 20251 min read


Parenting Fears- Trusting God
Ha, ha- that's actually the perfect analogy Great visual reminder! This was a favorite song of mine when my children were littles....
Janet
Feb 9, 20252 min read


Never Fear
For any moms out there who are feeling anxious, inadequate, or a bit lost: This verse has always put my parenting fears in perspective....
Janet
Feb 9, 20251 min read


Parenting Perspective
I wrote this years ago regarding homeschooling but I found it helpful in every area of parenting. For any moms out there who are feeling...
Janet
Feb 9, 20251 min read


God Is In Control
He's working for our good! God Is in Control by Twila Paris was a favorite song of mine when my children were littles. Parenting can be...
Janet
Jan 31, 20252 min read


Honor or Obedience?
Hmm… would I rather be honored or obeyed? A few days ago my child defined true honor in her chosen action. Right then and there my answer was found. I’d choose honor over obedience any day. I told my daughter I’d like to watch a video with her. She knew I’d chosen the video because I felt it taught some really important life lessons. In she comes saying, “I brought a notepad to take notes.” As I chuckled inside my heart felt warmth. My daughter showed that she valued
Janet
Jan 30, 20252 min read
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