May I suggest when you have that guilty feeling or bad parenting moment run to God and readmit how much you need Him. Also, rest in Him and thank Him that He is still in control and His plan will happen. Sometimes I even say, “God these are your children too and I know you love them even more than I do, please help me. Give me strength to be parent you would have me be.”

Guilt Free Parenting means relying on our Abba Father and trusting Him to guide us in parenting our children. It means we won’t be perfect, but we can rest assured that God is still working out His plan in all of our lives. To me Guilt Free Parenting means realizing how deeply I need God and His wisdom in every area of my life and how I need to run to Him daily for strength and encouragement.

Can I promise you that if you truly realize how God is in control of your life and your children’s life that you won’t feel guilty? I wish I could. I have to admit I still feel guilty from time to time. I’m learning and resting in my Abba Father who loves and cares for me and who has a perfect plan for my life and for my children as well. I’m so thankful I’m not parenting alone, but with someone who is Perfect Parent. So, are you willing to try Guilt Free Parenting for a change? I think you will like living without guilt.

oRent crates, buy boxes and get packing material – this can be done in advance oPack unnecessary items like knick knacks and anything you can do without until after move – getting this stuff out of way ahead of time will make moving day easier oGet your new house inspected oPut your pay stubs, bank statements and other documentation in a folder for your loan officer oArrainge for utility shut off / reconnect for phones, lights and gas oNotify business associates, friends and family of change of address and new phone numver oPut your new address and phone on checks and business cards oSchedule a final walk through to inspect your new house oFix any items that came up in final walk through for your old house oGet a cerified check to bring to your closing (most banks require this and you’ll really screw up works if you show up with a personal check) oRent a moving truck (and movers unless you are moving yourself) oSchedule move out cleaning so your house is clean for new owners oSchedule your pets to go to a friend or kennel on day of move

Having a moving checklist won't magically make everything happen right but it can help to make things run a little more smoothly!

Lee Dobbins is owner and editor of Moving And More! where you can learn everything about moving including getting your house ready for sale, buying a new house, finding a new job, and getting a mortgage.