Sheri Wohlfert Joyful Words Blog is a Catholic school teacher, speaker, writer and founder of Joyful Words Ministries.
Continuing to live the fruits of the Spirit Parenting July August 2023 Let’s dive in to three more fruits of the Holy Spirit and ponder how we can live the fruits of faithfulness, peace and patience. Read More
This summer, help your children live the fruits of the Spirit Parenting June 2023 “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” (Gal 5:22-23) Read More
Tips for positive, loving communication Parenting May 2023 Good communication is key to a successful relationship and communicating poorly can lead to chaos. Read More
Continuing to put faith first this Easter season Parenting April 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 March 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 January 2023 The most important thing we can do for our children is to foster their discipleship. Read More
Digital Discipleship for Kids Parenting December 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 November 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 October 2022 There are dozens of reasons parenting is the greatest “gig” on earth. Read More
Getting Too Much Parenting Advice? Parenting September 2022 What to do when the “village” is offering more advice than you know what to do with. Read More
Keeping Christ at the Center of a Busy Week Parenting July August 2022 As Catholic parents, we have the privilege of leading our children to Jesus. Read More
More Tips for Creating Strong Catholic Homes Parenting June 2022 The activity in a Catholic home needs to be Christ-centered. Read More
Creating Strong Catholic Homes Parenting May 2022 Home is where the seeds of Christ’s love are planted and nurtured. Read More
5 Tips for Helping Teens With Their First Job Parenting April 2022 Raising teens who are responsible, hardworking and confident is a noble and vital task. Read More
What’s Next After High School? Parenting March 2022 Helping teens plan for life after high school is a mighty task. Read More
Introvert or Extrovert? Parenting January February 2022 We seem to live in a world that rewards the outgoing, extroverted kids who make friends easily. Read More
Encouraging Healthy Eating With Older Kids Parenting December 2021 We’d like to offer a few more helpful ideas for peaceful mealtimes, especially for older eaters. Read More
Tips on Avoiding Food Fights at the Family Table Parenting November 2021 Food is mentioned more than 1,200 times in sacred Scripture. Read More
One-Size-Doesn’t-Fit-All With Parenting Parenting October 2021 It’s our job to give our kids what they need, not what they want. Read More
Helping Kids Be Responsible Parenting September 2021 Our children are created with a beautiful array of gifts, talents and personality traits. Read More
Put Down the Devices Parenting July August 2021 Binders, gym shoes and lined paper are common school items, but in the past year, for many, those essentials were replaced with iPads, laptops, Zoom and Google Classroom. Read More
How to Be Both Consistent & Loving Parenting June 2021 A few more tips for maintaining consistent, loving parenting. Read More
How to be Both Consistent & Loving Parenting 5 tips for maintaining consistent, loving parenting even when giving in seems easier. Read More
The Blessing of Grandparents Parenting April 2021 Sharing time, talents and love positively impacts us and our grandchildren. Read More
Still at Home All Day? Parenting March 2021 Getting a handle on snacking can be tricky work. Read More