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 I'll be the first to admit it: I'm way too serious most of the time.
I'm not the fun mom...I'm more the practical mom, or the organized mom, or the "teaching" mom.
However, I've come to understand that even though I don't naturally see the fun side of things, I do possess the power to lighten up!
For instance, when dealing with my child's disrespectful response, I can jump into lecture mode OR I can use a little creative communication and accomplish the same thing by saying, "How about you circle back around the airport and try to land that plane again?"
 In my marriage, it becomes easy to always communicate about the "business" of family activities like who's picking up which kid at which activity and what kid has lost what privilege. Those things need to be communicated, but not without some lighthearted communication like, "I'm thinking about you!" or "You + Me = Love" or even a playful, "Guess what I'm not wearing?"
Where do you need to lighten up? Laugh a little? Have a little more fun?
When God lives inside of us, joy is a fruit of the Spirit we possess!
Want to change the dynamics of your family? Lighten up! (Tweet This!) It will put a smile on your face and bring joy to those around you!
Joining you in the journey,
Jill Savage Wife to Mark Mom of Anne, Evan, Erica, Kolya, and Austin Nana to Rilyn, Landon, and Marie
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Lighten Up by Losing the Perception of Perfection
Few people are better at getting us to lighten up than comedian Ken Davis. Listen to this episode of "Lighten Up" as Ken teaches us how to rid ourselves of the perception of perfection.
 Ken Davis' mixture of side-splitting humor and his powerful insights on living fully have inspired audiences around the world. And you can meet him at the 2015 North Central Hearts at Home conference!
Ken will be presenting "Living and Laughing Together" and will also be performing at Moms Night Out. Learn more about Ken at www.kendavis.com/.
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How a Hearts at Home Mom Unleashed Her Power to Lighten Up
While talking on the phone after breakfast one day, my twin toddlers were playing by the kitchen table. Suddenly I saw both boys pulling bowls of milk off the table. Not able to move fast enough, the milk spilled on the top of their heads and all over the floor. It was time to laugh or cry. Much to the surprise of the person I was talking to, I laughed. I've learned being able to lighten up stops anger in its tracks and keeps me from saying things I'll later regret.
~ Pam
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Looking for a Summer Read?
Summer is almost here! Get ready for those relaxed days of reading by the pool or in the backyard hammock. Or maybe grabbing a book and locking yourself in the bathroom for a 10 minute break from your kids. Either way, let us help you with your summer reading list. Hearts at Home books include a wide range of topics packed with helpful advice that will encourage you in whatever stage of mothering you find yourself.
Even better, to help lighten your summer vacation luggage load, most of our books are available as ebooks.
If you are looking for a weekly excuse to sit down and read a book, join our 6 week online book study beginning the week of June 15. We will be reading Dr. Kathy Koch's Screens and Teens together. Check out our website for more information.
Be inspired this summer and happy reading!
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