Krissy Dieruf

The pages are the places we go when we are weary. Where the darkness can become a little lighter, the truth a little kinder, the world a little smaller. They are the places we go to when we don't know where else to go, or before we go anywhere else in the world. The pages hold our souls like an envelope does a love letter. We go to them when we are broken so they can put us back together again. When we are forgotten they remember us. When we are lost they find us. The pages are the places we find ourselves.

Moms are the heart and souls of our families. They do a million things and more. They are real superheroes. My mom did so much for me growing up and still does. But what she did for me that is probably more powerful than any one single thing is the internal voice she sewed deep inside of me that continues to replay in my mind every single day. It started as her voice but has become my own and it is my super power. She planted within me over the years a true sense of confidence and helped me to grow a strong sense of self all with her amazing words. This is what she said: 1.        You are beautiful – She said this mostly when I did something kind, made good decisions, showed independence and strength of character. Also, when I was sweaty, dirty, messy, and working hard. She taught me that beauty lies truly inside of me, and in my positive actions, not my appearance. 2.        You will be a great mom – I remember hearing...

5 Phrases to Diffuse Anger in Children  is an article I wrote for MOPS magazine, Hello Dearest . It was my first article ever to be published in print.

Four Boundaries to Help Children Cultivate a Sense of Wonder  is an article originally published by MOPS magazine Hello Dearest. 

parent.co published my article A Letter from a Family Therapist to Future Clients

The Astounding Secret Life of the Perfect Picture  published on Parent.co!

My article  Holding Grief While Living A Beautiful Life  was published by the amazing Tribe Magazine.

How to Cultivate Compassion  is one of my favorite articles published by Parent.co

5 Daring Ways to Stop a Fight  published on Parent.co

The Truth About Marriage and How to Carry the Weight of It  was originally published on Parent.co. It was my first article ever to submit to for publishing.

Witness to a Meltdown : There is a Way to Help is a beautiful story of another mom I met along this wild and crazy journey raising children. Parent.co published it.

When You Are Afraid of the Growing Up Part  was an article I wrote published on Mamalode.