Sheri Wohlfert Joyful Words Blog is a Catholic school teacher, speaker, writer and founder of Joyful Words Ministries.
Affirming our kids with God's loving truth Parenting Dec 1, 2024 Focus on the ways we encourage and build our children up with Godβs loving truth. Here are a few ideas to help with this important work. Read More
Creating a prayerful parenting partnership - Part 2 Parenting Nov 1, 2024 My husband and I learned quickly that parenting has deep roots in our personalities and our life experiences. Read More
Creating a prayerful parenting partnership - Part 1 Parenting Oct 1, 2024 Our vocation as parents is constantly evolving, so here are some ideas about growing as a prayerful, powerful parenting partnership. Read More
How the Holy Spirit can guide our children Parenting Sep 1, 2024 The Holy Spirit fills us with the wisdom we need to guide our children toward the truth. Here are some ways the Advocate can help. Read More
School-aged years Parenting Jul 1, 2024 Our children spend so many years in school, itβs important to give those years some thought. How to raise saints, part 3. Read More
Toddler and preschool years Parenting Jun 1, 2024 The natural curiosity of kids this age makes it the perfect time to focus on our beautiful faith. Read More
Newborn ownerβs manual Parenting May 1, 2024 When things seem overwhelming, remind yourself that your job is to keep them holy and safe, and to love them as hard as you can. Read More
Over-protecting or keeping kids safe? Parenting Apr 1, 2024 Raising holy, healthy, safe kids is the goal of all parents. Read More
Over-protecting or just keeping kids safe? Parenting Mar 1, 2024 Invite God into this important vocation Read More
Lovingly establishing boundaries with neighborhood kids Parenting Dec 1, 2023 Scripture very clearly tells us to βlove our neighbor. Read More
Tips on how to "listen with love" Parenting Nov 1, 2023 βListen with the ears of your heart.β - St. Benedict of Nursia Read More
Praying with our heavenly heroes Parenting Oct 1, 2023 βFollow the saints because those who follow them, will become saints.β - Pope St. Clement I Read More
The final Fruits of the Spirit Parenting Sep 1, 2023 This month we focus on living the fruits of gentleness, kindness, generosity and self-control. Read More
Continuing to live the fruits of the Spirit Parenting Jul 1, 2023 Letβs dive in to three more fruits of the Holy Spirit and ponder the fruits of faithfulness, peace and patience. Read More
Make Faith a Way of Life in the Family Parenting Jan 1, 2023 The most important thing we can do for our children is to foster their discipleship. Read More
Digital Discipleship for Kids Parenting Dec 1, 2022 As we navigate the changes left in the wake of the pandemic, this verse from Isaiah brings comfort. Read More
Family Prayer: Powerful and Transformative Parenting Nov 18, 2022 Cultivating your family's prayer life is as simple as including these tips in your everyday life. Read More
When Kids Test the Limits of Parenting Parenting Oct 1, 2022 There are dozens of reasons parenting is the greatest βgigβ on earth. Read More
Getting Too Much Parenting Advice? Parenting Sep 1, 2022 What to do when the βvillageβ is offering more advice than you know what to do with. Read More
Keeping Christ at the Center of a Busy Week Parenting Jul 1, 2022 As Catholic parents, we have the privilege of leading our children to Jesus. Read More
More Tips for Creating Strong Catholic Homes Parenting Jun 1, 2022 The activity in a Catholic home needs to be Christ-centered. Read More
Creating Strong Catholic Homes Parenting May 1, 2022 Home is where the seeds of Christβs love are planted and nurtured. Read More
5 Tips for Helping Teens With Their First Job Parenting Apr 1, 2022 Raising teens who are responsible, hardworking and confident is a noble and vital task. Read More
Whatβs Next After High School? Parenting Mar 1, 2022 Helping teens plan for life after high school is a mighty task. Read More
Introvert or Extrovert? Parenting Jan 1, 2022 We seem to live in a world that rewards the outgoing, extroverted kids who make friends easily. Read More