by Amanda Trumpower | May 4, 2022 | Collar Cases, Events, Guest Podcasting, Media Appearances, My Books
If you read this post from last December, you know I’m a big fan of Laurie Christine and her parenting show for boy moms, Redeeming the Chaos. Over the winter, it was my tremendous honor to be a guest on her show! We talk about my experience as a mom of boy/girl...
by Amanda Trumpower | Mar 15, 2022 | Book Reviews, Faith Reflections, Family, Twin Mom, Writing
I resolve to stop reading Christian family discipleship books when I am stressed. Or maybe the opposite is true. Maybe those books are exactly what I need when I am feeling my worst. Today has not been a great day in the Trumpower toddler twin household. No one did...
by Amanda Trumpower | Feb 5, 2022
Have you ever tried to will your way into having more patience? Do you feel like if you just tried harder, you could be more loving? We treat the Fruits of the Spirit like a checklist or a recipe for good behavior. But Christie Thomas, experienced children’s...
by Amanda Trumpower | Dec 5, 2021 | Faith Reflections, Family, Twin Mom
Like many parents of toddlers, I’m at my wit’s end. My twins turn 3 in just a few weeks. We are delighted with their growing relational skills, desire to play with others, and increasing awareness of life around them. But I’d be lying if I said there...
by Amanda Trumpower | Nov 10, 2021 | Twin Mom
I’ve never watched that Discovery channel show Dirty Jobs, but today, I would have been a contestant. (Warning: If you can’t handle discussions about poo, this is your chance to click away.) Justine has struggled with constipation from Day 1, bless her...