There are so many voices telling us what to do and how to do it as we raise our children and they can cripple our confidence. We must quiet the outside voices and mother out of the security in our God-given and God-equipped calling.

We, too, are tempted to give unsolicited advice to mamas we see struggling. More than our tips, a struggling mom needs support, encouragement and a hand-delivered latte.

No matter the season we’re in, we’re all in danger of longing for the last season or the next one. When we mind our motherhood, we practice presence where God has us, embrace the season and release unrealistic expectations.