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Tara

Tara's Thoughts on Gentle Mothering

What does gentle mothering mean to you?

Responding to my child's needs whenever they need me. Whether that be at 12am after just getting to bed at 11pm or when my little guy wants to nurse 15 minutes after he just got down from doing so. I don't always do a good job of this. I often times get frustrated and try to "tune them out." That only works for a little while. I KNOW what my kids want...ME. How can I deny them that?

Why do you feel gentle mothering is so important?

Why is it so important? Well, I think my last 2 sentences above sums that up pretty well. They want me, they need me. I must respond to their needs. I AM their mother. To respond to your child's needs is to help them grow. To strengthen that bond as mother and child. To help them feel secure.

Why do you feel that God wants me to parent this way?

Because God loves and cares for each of His children in the same manner. God wants us to love our children with all our hearts.

Tara's Testimony

This is a kind of tricky question as I still struggle with this often. About six years ago, I met my husband. He had already been called to preach and I was as heathen as they come. Somehow (read, by the power and Grace of God) we got together and just hit it off. I began going to church with him and in a few months I was "saved" I put that in quotes because as I mentioned before, I still struggle so I have a hard time saying absolutely, positively, without a doubt, I AM saved. I felt a heavy burden on my heart, that I was in the wrong. I wanted to do right and I wanted to live for God. Ever since then I have tried to live my life for God. We have put our lives in His hands in so many ways, so many times. People think we're crazy for some of the things we do, we just say, "God is in control, we have faith in Him. Whatever happens is according to His will, not ours."