Rachel Rachelhagg

LATEST ARTICLES ( 388 )

• Finding Parent Friends is a Lot Like Dating.

  

  Those first glances, the twiddling of the thumbs and hot sweats that come with first dates usually determine if there will be a second date. Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Man Things and Laundry, They Don’t Mix.

  

  There is nothing more attractive about my husband than when he loves on our babies, or does man things. Man things include the following: Screwing in light bulb... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Its Okay for Our Children to See Us Weak.

  

  The pressure I placed on myself to be the perfect mother wasn’t because of the outside world. It wasn’t because I wanted all the moms at the new playdate group... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Sunday Morning Struggle with Your Offspring.

  

  It’s not often I feel completely inadequate to get three children under the age of 6 ready and out the door by 10 am. But when I do it’s on a - FREAKING SUNDAY... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Why We Have More Than One Child.

  

  The movie theatre was pitch black, the only lights were along the walkways to the seats. Holding our first son, only a few months old, we watched our first movi... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Social Media Pressure.

  

  In the age of social media, it’s very easy to base how we dress and how well our make up is done with one question: ” Would this look good on Facebook, what... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• He is Our Constant One.

  

  My position on the family sofa hadn’t changed. I was taking a break from my daily household chores to recharge for a few minutes. Legs outstretched, deep breath... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Teaching Our Children to Hold Their Thoughts Captive.

  

  When something is held captive by your own strength, you are in control. You designate that things every move, in fact the thing you are holding captive does no... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• A Child’s Christmas Hangover.

  

  We all know that Christmas buzz kids get. The more presents they open the more intoxicated with happiness they become. Just one more present mom. Hit me one mor... Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Just One Touch of His Robe .

  

  As humans we tend to try and aide our pain. We have a headache, we take a Tylenol. We have a scrape, we put on a band-aid. The avoidance of pain at all cost is... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Morning I Saw a Lion on My Porch.

  

  Our highest callings are the things we are fighting for victory over right now. It’s satan’s tactic to attack us in those certain areas, simply because he... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Day I Gave Away My Homebirth Kit.

  

  The slight humming sound of the washing machine lured me into the laundry room. It always made this particular sound when it was finishing up a load. Unable to... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Teaching My Son to Be a Gentleman.

  

  I knew it would happen someday, the day I would have to explain to my son that not all men act like Daddy. Not all men respect women like his grandfathers,... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• I Choose Joy, in All the Crumbs.

  

  It was a slow decision. One that came with a trail of well meaning prayers and endless conversations over coffee and Mothers in the same season. Can I do this?... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Teaching Our Children to Take Responsibility for Their Actions, NOW.

  

  I saw him in the car line. His usually bright smile was solemn, and his eyes red with tears. My Mothers heart wanted to slam the van into park and run in front... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• What Looks Like a Mess, to My Son is a Masterpiece.

  

  Patience is a gift of the spirit that I am learning to let flow through my veins and out of my mouth. Having a six year old boy is the most rewarding and nail... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• People of the Public, I Love You.

  

  When I was a teenager, on a Friday night Matt and I would go to Wal Mart and people watch. We were the odd couple in High school not going to someone’s party... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Saying Goodbye. A Rare Event in Early Miscarriage.

  

  When a woman has a miscarriage often times, if it is very early , she can feel alone in her grieving. There is no ceremony to honor the baby’s life. No foot... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Rules for Grieving with a Spouse.

  

  When you marry someone, you have this idea that you should be ONE, meaning think the same way, react the same way. Do the same things, and enjoy them. Laugh at... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Does Thriving Mean You Have It All Together?

  

  This week I’ve had two people tell me that I am thriving as a young woman. While the compliment made me smile, I questioned myself. Evaluated how I felt about m... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2014 FAMILY, PARENTING