johnnaking
Johnna King moved to Waco in January of 2017. She met her husband in college and after 9 years in the Marine Corps, they prayed for place to settle down and raise their family. She is the Domestic Engineer of Team King which currently consists of six littles. Her oldest is 8, then 6, 4, 3, 2 & 1. She is due with their 7th in the fall of 2019. Motherhood is one of Johnna's many passions. She equally enjoys growing in obedience to Jesus, homeschooling the kids, running/weight lifting, photography, interior design, holistic living and writing. There is always a half-read book on her nightstand. She runs their family blog www.kingsparenting.com. You can always find Johnna looking for new places to eat, planning a date night or taking another picture.
Ways to Serve as a Family
We don’t have to teach our kids how to be selfish. From the time they are barely a year old we can see their tendency to snatch something they have in hand or throw...
10 Ways to Keep Intimacy Alive After Kids
We are about to have our 7th baby in 8.5 years. We have experienced how busy schedules, hormones, multiple moves, career changes and much more straight up suck the intimacy out of marriage. Thus,...
Trade Guilt for Grace
I feel like social media is constantly barraging us with messages and noise. “You are enough” - “You are not enough” - “You are thin” - “You are not thin” - “You are a...
Moms Guide to Toddlers Who Are “Late” to Potty Train
Every few months I get the proverbial "Hey girl -- I'm about to potty train. I figure you're an expert by now so I was wondering if you have any tips?" At that point...
Mom’s Guide to Quiet Time | From a Mom of 6
Mom's Guide to Quiet Time | From a Mom of 6
With 6 kids 8 years and under, our house is rarely silent.
We have babies that wake through the night, kiddos who wet the bed...
Life Is Hard, How Do We Get Tougher?
Life Is Hard, How Do We Get Tougher?
On the average day, most people are fighting an uphill battle. If it isn't noticeable by their "Good," response when you ask "How are you?" -- just...
How to Handle Family Conflict During the Holidays
How to Handle Family Conflict During the Holidays
It seems the ever mounting pressure around the month of December is very real. Be here, buy that, cook this, wear that. I entered the month with...
My Love/Hate Relationship with Kid Birthday Parties
As soon as I get the Evite, snail mail or text, I have mixed emotions. "Aww, I can't believe he is already 4!"..."What does a 4 yr old boy want?"..."Wait, he probably doesn't need...
Breaking The Home School Stigma
Breaking The Home School Stigma
I have long heard the homeschool myths circulate around my peers. "Well how do they socialize?" or "Who keeps track of what they are learning?"..."Oh, you didn't turn out like...
What to Do When Your Kids Come Between Friendships
What to Do When Your Kids Come Between Friendships
When I had one kid I could take him everywhere and be friends with everyone. We would take long strolls down the boardwalk when my husband...