Tina Avila's New Blog Post/Podcast Episode

This week's blog post and podcast episode: "When praying sucks, what to do about it, and why bother" Does prayer actually work—or are your prayers just hitting the ceiling? In this post, we unpack the power of prayer, move beyond “thoughts & prayers,” and rediscover h‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

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NEW BLOG POST & PODCAST EPISODE This week's blog post and podcast episode:   "When praying sucks, what to do about it, and why bother"   Does prayer actually work—or are your prayers just hitting the ceiling? In this post, we unpack the power of prayer, move beyond “thoughts & prayers,” and rediscover how honest, Scripture-shaped prayer can transform your relationship with God.  Read on for more! BLOG PODCAST Visit Tina's social accounts Check out the site

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YOU Deserve The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift

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Have I Taken Body Positivity Too Far With My Kids?!

Is that possible?

Apr. 30, 2026 Maskot/Maskot/Getty Images too much? Have I Taken Body Positivity Too Far With My Kids? As a millennial raised during toxic diet culture, I was determined to break the cycle. But have we swung the pendulum a little too hard in the other direction? Read More ⮕ Latest Jill Lehmann Photography/Moment/Getty Images 🥀🕯️🐦‍⬛📚 29 Baby Names That Feel A Little Moody, From Bram To Willow Want something that feels artsy, heartfelt, and dare I say, even a little tragic? If you’re looking for names that feel a little moody, we’ve got you covered. Read More. *Add To Cart* Why Are We Obsessed With Finding Needoh Toys For Our Kids? Buying your kid something they want is a mom win, but what happens when it becomes more about *you* winning than your kid's wants? Read More. MOAimage/Moment/Getty Images 🧖‍♀️🧖‍♀️🧖‍♀️ 21 Beauty Products Scary Mommy Editors Reached For All Through April Serums, shampoos, sprays, and more — here's every beauty product the editors of Scary Mommy have returned to again and again throughout the month of April. Read More. Featured Portrait Milano Presented by Inside Hotels 3 European Getaways That Are Fun For Everyone (Really) It is, in fact, possible to take your kids to Europe and enjoy yourself. The trick is choosing the right home base and keeping the itinerary relaxed. Fortunately, plenty of hotels manage to be family-friendly while still stylish enough to feel like a restorative vacation for you. Portrait Milano, located in the heart of Milan’s shopping district, overlooks a 32,000-square-foot piazza and is walkable to iconic sights like the Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. After a long day of exploring, return to the hotel for crowd-pleasing Milanese dishes at 10_11, the hotel’s restaurant — and a well-deserved aperitivo for mom. The hotel offers two-bedroom suites specifically tailored to visiting families. Book Now ⮕ Bon Voyage Hotel Sacher Salzburg The first thing to tell your kids about this family-run gem in Vienna: it’s home to the Original Sacher-Torte, a world-renowned chocolate cake. Families can also book the Petit Sacher experience, which includes a welcome gift, activity booklet, tiny bathrobes, and teddy-bear bed linens. Score extra “cool mom” points by reserving an Original Sound of Music Tour through the concierge. Book Now ⮕ Nau Sao Rafael Suites For the all-inclusive experience abroad, head to this easygoing resort on Portugal’s Algarve coast. The property offers multiple options for rooms, suites, and family accommodations, along with an on-site Kids Club for children ages 3 to 13. Grown-ups can explore the tennis court, book nearby adventures like horseback riding and catamaran trips, or unwind at the Wellness Hub spa before regrouping with the whole crew over a relaxed meal. Book Now ⮕ What Else We’re Reading: ⮕ 19 Children's Books Every Adult Should Re-Read In The Summer ⮕ Amazing Things To Do With Your Kids Around Laax, Switzerland, In Summer ⮕ The Mall Raised Us. I Wish My Kids Had The Same Rite Of Passage.

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