Sheri Wohlfert Joyful Words Blog is a Catholic school teacher, speaker, writer and founder of Joyful Words Ministries.
Cultivating relationships with grandparents Parenting Jan 1, 2025 Grandparents have so much to offer, but as with all relationships, communication and commitment are essential. Read More
Affirming our kids with God's loving truth Parenting Dec 1, 2024 Focus on the ways we encourage and build our children up with Godโs 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, itโs 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 ownerโs 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
Helping hesitant kids go to confession Parenting Jan 1, 2024 This article offers some tips for helping kids receive the sacrament of reconciliation, which is essential to our sainthood. Read More
Lovingly establishing boundaries with neighborhood kids Parenting Dec 1, 2023 Scripture very clearly tells us to โlove our neighbor. Read More
Tips on how to "listen with love" Parenting Nov 1, 2023 โListen with the ears of your heart.โ - St. Benedict of Nursia Read More
Praying with our heavenly heroes Parenting Oct 1, 2023 โFollow the saints because those who follow them, will become saints.โ - 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 Letโs dive in to three more fruits of the Holy Spirit and ponder the fruits of faithfulness, peace and patience. Read More
This summer,ย help your children live the fruits of the Spirit Parenting Jun 1, 2023 โThe fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.โย (Gal 5:22-23) Read More
Tips for positive, loving communication Parenting May 1, 2023 Good communication is key to a successful relationship and communicating poorly can lead to chaos. Read More
Continuing toย put faith firstย this Easter season Parenting Apr 1, 2023 The Easter season is a perfect time to revisit how we can prioritize faith in the life of our family. Read More
Pray and Serve Together as a Family Parenting Mar 1, 2023 The season of Lent is the perfect time to check our balance and our priorities as Catholic families. 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 โgigโ on earth. Read More
Getting Too Much Parenting Advice? Parenting Sep 1, 2022 What to do when the โvillageโ is offering more advice than you know what to do with. Read More