Words to Bloom – Encouragement for the heart.
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I remember when my parents bought me my first cell phone. I was a senior in high school, and the phone was hunter green and huge. It was used for one thing: making phone calls. Texting wasn’t a thing. Fast-forward 25 years (I can’t believe I just typed that number!),…
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Gentle Parenting Isn’t Working
Parents should absolutely be gentle with their children. We should be loving, patient, and caring. But somewhere along the way, many parents began believing that…
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Sometimes, You Have to Step Forward First
The Israelites wandered in the wilderness for 40 years. After decades of waiting, they were finally standing on the edge of the Promised Land. The…
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Why Your Teen Needs a Parent, Not Another Best Friend
Have you seen posts where doting parents call their teenager their best friend? While I love to see a tight bond between parents and teenagers,…
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Is the Grass Greener on the Other Side?
When I was in seventh grade, I had an opportunity to join a basketball team. I participated in the first practice. It was hard. After…
● About Me
I’m Amy, the creator and author behind Words to Bloom. I’m here to encourage you in the beautiful, messy, sometimes exhausting journey of motherhood—with practical parenting advice, encouragement for your heart, and reminders to keep our eyes on Jesus. 🌸
