About Kim Seidel

Kim Seidel is the mother of two daughters, ages 14 and 10, and a writer and editor in Wisconsin. She and her husband have been married for 19 years. She enjoys writing about parenting and health, especially when she combines it with her Catholic faith. For more information, visit her website at www.seidelink.com.

Latest Posts by Kim Seidel

How Will You Respond When Your Teen Asks Why You’re “So Religious?”

As the mother of a teenager, she’s described me in many unexpected ways, from “stalker mom” for checking her social media sites …

Let’s Persevere through Our Lenten Goals

Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections, but instantly …

True Love Isn’t Always Romantic

Even before Valentine’s Day morning, I knew what I’d receive from my husband. I’m always the first to wake. As I walk …

Back to Basics: Refocusing on little acts of love and respect

“Well done, good and faithful servant: you have been faithful over a little. I will set you over much.” (Matthew 25:21) Rather …

Christmas Season School Shootings: Let Peace Begin With Us

The day after the horrific Newtown, Conn., shootings, I still felt numb with shock, along with the rest of the country. Other …

Elections Over but Tough Issues Remain for Parents

As a Christian Mother, it’s a tough job to swim through the confusing information flooding mainstream media today about issues that pose …

Year of Faith: Our Chance to Deepen our Faith – and Invite Others

In recent years, as my interest in my Catholic faith grows with each passing birthday, I have come to realize how little …

Thank You Jesus: “You Raise Me Up” at the Start of a New School Year

No matter where you are on this path, new moms or grandmothers, you can find peace along this rocky road of family …

Teaching Etiquette Helps Children Learn to Love their Neighbor

Fitting to her dramatic personality, my 10-year-old daughter expressed her dismay loudly when I told her that I signed her up for …

Teaching Etiquette Helps Children Learn to Love their Neighbor

Fitting to her dramatic personality, my 10-year-old daughter expressed her dismay loudly when I told her that I signed her up for …

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Take Your Child to Mass (and Remember Summer Sundays Too)

As a Catholic Mom, one of the saddest stories I hear is when a child says they want to attend Mass on …

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