Kimberly M. Chastain, MS, LMFT is the Christian Working Mom Coach and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  She has been a therapist for over 20 years now.  Her passion is encouraging Christian Working Moms in their walk with God and for Christian Working Moms to glorify God in all things they do.  The Christian Working Mom website at www.christianworkingmom.com has close to 1300 subscribers who receive an email newsletter twice a month.  Over 1800 women have filled out a Christian Working Mom Survey.  Kimberly has authored many articles involving Christian Working Moms, children, and families.  The articles have been published in www.crosswalk.com, Proverbs 31 Ministries newsletter, www.womentodaymagazine.com and numerous other websites and ezines.  Kimberly and www.christianworkingmom.com were recently featured in the book, “The Myth of the Perfect Mother” by Carla Barnhill, former editor of Christian Parenting Today.

Kimberly has also written two ebooks, Pearls of Encouragement for Christian Working Moms and Help! My Preteen/Teenager is Driving Me Nuts!  She also has authored Bible Studies for Christian Working Moms that can be found at http://cwmbiblestudy.blogspot.com.  Most recently Kimberly has started CWM Coaching tips, a daily email devotional sent to Christian Working Moms.  To find out more, go to http://www.kimberlychastain.com/cwmtips.htm.

Standing in the Gap I’m weary of saying No to my children. Not just the everyday No’s. Don’t hit your brother and No, you cannot have 5 pieces of candy. I am weary of the No I am continually saying to our culture. The world is bound and determined to take away my children’s innocence. They want my children to grow up way too fast. Are you a Worrier? Are you a worrier? I think it comes with the job description of Mom. Seems like there is always something you can worry about. As a child I memorized Philippians 4:6. This is what I memorized, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything pray.” Recently, I rediscovered this verse and found I had not done a complete memorization Guilt Free Parenting I don’t know about you, but I do guilt very well. At times, it seems like I can feel guilty for almost anything. Also, as a parent I mess up routinely. I can be short with my temper and my words are not always pleasant. Also, there seems to be a new parenting article out daily that tells you A New Year's Resolution Have you had time to think of New Year’s Resolutions or have you given up in attempting to keep New Year’s Resolutions? Have you thought about having a spiritual New Year’s Resolution? Can I encourage you to consider having a spiritual New Year’s Resolution?   How Does God See You? How does God see you? Does He like what He sees? Can I tell you He loves you 100% and loves everything about you? He loves all your annoying habits, He loves those extra pounds you have gained, and He loves you when you falter. Basically, He loves you.  Read More...   What is your Hobby? Summary- Even though hobby is not specifically listed in the Bible, remember Ecclesiastes 3:1; “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven…”  Read More...   Be Still - You've Got to be Kidding Me? Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10 Be still and know that I am God. Can you even imagine being still? I think this verse was specifically written for the harried times we live in. Read More   Ten Tips for the Overscheduled Child Ever wonder what happened to the family dinner hour? Or for that matter the family dinner half hour? Monday is Soccer Practice, Tuesday is Piano lesson, Wednesday is Church Activities, Thursday is a Soccer Game, Friday a birthday party to attend. A number of events will fill up the weekend. Do you feel like a professional scheduler and taxi driver? Read More...   Are you Hooked to the Power Source? As Christian’s we are often very independent. We try to do everything and often feel we do everything. Are there times when you are frustrated, tired, irritable, and have no energy? I am not selling you a vitamin supplement, so don’t worry. I have recently realized Read More...   God Chooses Different Path's for Every Mom Summary- God has a sovereign plan for each of us and that plan is different for every one.  God’s path for you may be very different than someone else.  If God’s plan for you is to be a working Mom don’t be envious of a friend who stays home.   Read More...   How to Have Family Devotional Time I love the quote I read in a bulletin once, “Blessed is the family who begins family devotions again.” I could relate to that comment. Before we discuss how to have a family devotion time we need to ask the question, “Why should we have a family devotion?”. In Proverbs 22:6 we read, “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” CWMs churches cannot be the only ones teaching our children about God. We need to teach them the other 6 days of the week. Are Your Children Growing Up Too Fast? Each time our children graduate from one stage to another (i.e. crawling - walking, preschool - school, highschool - graduation) we as parents are excited and a little sad as well. We want our children to grow up, but we reminisce about the "good old" days. I think those mixed feelings are normal for all of us. My question for you is - "Are your children growing up too fast emotionally and socially?" We can't stop their physical growth, but we can effect their emotional and social growth.

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