Joni Lynn SchwartzAug 172 min readFinding Time for What Truly Matters During Back-to-School ChaosBack-to-school shopping was a multi-step process this year. Earlier this summer, I had a free day with my 7-year-old, and we tackled her...
Joni Lynn SchwartzJun 92 min readA Summer of Presence: Enjoying Nature and Family TimeAs the school year wraps up, I find myself just as excited as my kids. It’s time to turn off the alarms and put an end to the morning chaos!
Joni Lynn SchwartzMay 192 min readFinding Peace: Learning to "Take Yourself Away" Like JesusWith a 6-year age gap, you’d think my kids would have little interest in feuding, but they seem to have a magnetic pull toward it. When...
Joni Lynn SchwartzMay 122 min readSowing Seeds: From Preschool to ParenthoodIn our preschool class a few weeks ago, we began an exciting experiment: planting seeds in cups. Each student received the same...
Joni Lynn SchwartzApr 72 min readThe Courage to Soar: A Letter to My DaughtersTo my daughters, I see you. I see how you tackle challenges and struggles. At times, you persist, showing an inner determination. At...
Joni Lynn SchwartzFeb 113 min readTrusting in God's Work: A Parent's Journey through AnxietyAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I remember lying on a cot in the principal’s office. She asked if I was ready to...