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Growth Lies Beyond Our Comfort
I know I am not the only one that worries. My family and I move a lot! We have made moves around the country and have lived on the other...

jamieedelbrock
Aug 23, 20244 min read
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Hati-Hati
In Indonesia, the term Hati Hati means to proceed with caution and to be careful. It means to be proactive about the dangers that are...

jamieedelbrock
Aug 16, 20243 min read
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Pinterest Wannabe!
I am a Pinterest wannabe. I love the idea of Pinterest. I am in awe of moms who can pull off seemingly flawless birthday parties, baby...

jamieedelbrock
Mar 17, 20242 min read
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FREE Worksheets
Below are several FREE Be the Sparkle and Tangled Up worksheets for you to use in your classroom, mental health office, or at home. If...

jamieedelbrock
Mar 13, 20241 min read
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Dear Younger Me
My birthday was in February, and my friends surprised me with a spectacular weekend trip. I was completely shocked when I saw a huge...

jamieedelbrock
Mar 13, 20242 min read
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I Will Never Stop
I took a picture of our living room today. It's the last picture I will take of it for the 2023 Christmas season. On Monday, it will all...

jamieedelbrock
Jan 13, 20241 min read
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The Adventures of Little Selfie
My latest children's book just launched, and I am so excited! This book, The Adventures of Little Selfie, is my first e-book and third...

jamieedelbrock
Nov 24, 20232 min read
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Confident Children Chat w/ The Expat Mom
I had the privilege of being a guest on The Expat Mom Podcast. During our chat we discuss the ups and downs of ex-pat life, how to build...

jamieedelbrock
Jul 8, 20232 min read
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Dear Daughters, Be Brave.
In the inspiring lyrics of our national anthem, lies a profound reminder of the values that make our country great. Among them is the...

jamieedelbrock
Jul 8, 20233 min read
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Helping Children Through Grief & Loss
When I heard the news that my daughter's friend committed suicide, it was the first time in my parenting journey where I was at a...

jamieedelbrock
Apr 1, 20234 min read
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Regrowth
I've always loved my long blonde hair. For as long as I can remember, my hair has been healthy, vibrant, and versatile. I can curl it,...

jamieedelbrock
Mar 20, 20234 min read
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Be Careful Little Mouth What You Say
Does a song from your childhood ever randomly pop in your head? It happens to me a lot and if you were raised in an evangelical church...

jamieedelbrock
Mar 4, 20233 min read
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Deconstructing Mamas
I was honored to be the season three opener on Deconstructing Mama's podcast. In this episode, I tackle some really tough issues of...

jamieedelbrock
Feb 28, 20231 min read
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Let Them Doodle
My daughter is a doodler. Since the time she could hold a crayon, she has been drawing. I used to think it was simply a creative...

jamieedelbrock
Feb 13, 20231 min read
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Memorable Milestones and Frame-Worthy Moments
I am the most sentimental on the eve of my girls birthdays. My mind becomes overwhelmed by memorable milestones and frame-worthy moments...

jamieedelbrock
Jan 8, 20232 min read
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A Christmas Present to Myself
I bought myself a Christmas present this year. It is an original drawing by David Hayward, Naked Pastor. If you follow me, you know I am...

jamieedelbrock
Jan 8, 20233 min read
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Growth is Beautiful
Last night a friend sent me a picture of us from eight years ago. While looking at my then-youthful face and super lean figure, my...

jamieedelbrock
Nov 1, 20223 min read
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It's True What They Say
I remember thinking this phase would never end. Do you know the phase I'm talking about? The active, loud, crazy phase. The phase where...

jamieedelbrock
Jun 19, 20221 min read
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Falling Up
Yesterday I came home to my daughter making a homemade butterscotch pie. She had never made one before, and she was determined to get it...

jamieedelbrock
Mar 3, 20222 min read
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God's Perfect Timing or Something Else?
I wrote a devotional a while back about having faith like a child. It's been published on a devotional site and my social media. At the...

jamieedelbrock
Feb 20, 20223 min read
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