New year! New beginnings! And reflections on the past.
First, a huge welcome to those of you who found Hopeful Mom in 2023. We had a surge of new followers last year, and I’m grateful you are here.
When Hopeful Mom began in 2018, I didn’t comprehend the impact it would have. I continue to receive personal emails from parents explaining their situation and thanking me for creating a space where they can talk about their struggles.
You are the reason Hopeful Mom still exists.
2023 was a big year at Hopeful Mom. We celebrated our five-year anniversary and published our 100th post the same month. Additionally, Sexpectations: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Healthy Relationships was published and quickly became a #1 new release at Amazon.
I’m continually awed by the number of visits to Hopeful Mom and the posts which are read. So, I thought I’d do a bit of a throwback and mention various blog posts which are popular or stand out as favorites.
Top Two Posts:
Recent Pornography Statistics and Why They Are Important
Top Two Posts Written by Guests:
The Impact of a Parent’s Pornography Use on Children
10 Tips to Difficult Conversations with Teens and Adult Children
Throwback Favorites:
The Church Can’t Fix Our Children
The first post at Hopeful Mom:
Gag Me: My Son’s Watching Porn
In honor of Human Trafficking Awareness month:
About: Hopeful Mom exists to support, encourage, and offer practical tips to parents, leaders, and educators. If you find Hopeful Mom helpful, please share this site with others. We grow because of you and your willingness to spread the word.
Upcoming Events for 2024: Barb will continue to be a guest on podcasts and write articles for publication. She is also a featured speaker at the Sexual Integrity Leadership Summit in Colorado Springs in May. If you need a speaker for a webinar or online event, please contact Barb.
Happy New Year!
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For more about Barb, visit the About page. For information on Barb's book, Sexpectations: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Healthy Relationships, visit the Book page.