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 being gentle means avoiding conflict, preventing disappointment, and rescuing their kids from the challenges that build resilience. Recently, I was standing in the checkout line…
“Mom, he stole my Pokemon cards!” “Mom, he hit me!” “Mom, when I tackled him, his head hit my nose and now I have a…
Growing up, my brother and I had chores that we had to complete each week. One daily chore that we shared was that after dinner,…
“Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.” Charles Spurgeon As I reflect on certain events from the…
Keeping your Sanity in the Midst of Chaos I love the summer. I love the warm, sunny weather and I love the laziness of no…

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. 🌸