Caitrin Bennett

Dec 10, 2024 | catholicmom.com | Caitrin Bennett

Caitrin Bennett shares a hilariously awful attempt to create the “perfect” Christmas memories with her family. “Perfect” Christmas Memories This one is for all the mamas out there trying to make Christmas perfect for the kid. Give yourself some grace! You are doing a great job! And what’s more, on your worst days, you can remember this story, laugh at my hot-mess-mom life, and feel better about yourself in comparison. I am more than happy to help.

Nov 12, 2024 | catholicmom.com | Caitrin Bennett

Caitrin Bennett encourages women to offer one another actual help, not just encouragement. I can’t do all of thisHere is the gist of a conversation I frequently hear playing out, both online and in real life. Woman A: “I am so overwhelmed! Projects are due soon at work, the baby is teething, the preschooler is having tantrums multiple times a day, the laundry is piling up, and I never seem to have time to even make dinner.

Oct 8, 2024 | catholicmom.com | Gary Zimak |Caitrin Bennett

Caitrin Bennett reviews Gary Zimak's short daily devotional to help readers find Christ’s peace among the hustle and bustle of His birthday season. Find Peace in Advent!: 4 Weeks to Worrying Less at Christmasby Gary ZimakPublished by Ave Maria PressWhat comes to mind when you think about the Advent season? If you’re like me, you picture yourself rushing around, decorating, shopping for gifts, attending tons of parties, and trying to make things as magical as possible for your children.

Sep 10, 2024 | catholicmom.com | Caitrin Bennett

Caitrin Bennett lists some ideas to help you and your children respect one another’s boundaries, and shares what has worked for her family. Recently, I read a Facebook post in a moms’ group and I could definitely relate to that struggle. A woman, whose children were constantly getting out of bed to complain about one thing or another, was crowdsourcing ways to protect the small amount of alone time she had each day with her husband.

May 14, 2024 | catholicmom.com | Caitrin Bennett

Caitrin Bennett recommends five books that helped her better fulfill her vocation as a wife. I have always loved to read, and especially to read things that will inspire and empower me to become the best version of myself. While I was researching for my own book on Catholic marriage (coming soon!), I read many wonderful texts.