God Not Google
Where do you immediately turn when you need help? In this digital age, many of us grab our phone or computer. We quickly Google a…
Why Is Screen Time So Alluring To Kids?
I was waiting in line to buy tickets for a school event. There was a little boy sitting on a chair, holding an iPad. Within…
A Reminder To Live With Gratitude
What if there was a vitamin you could pop into your mouth to instantly make you feel better? It would be a bestseller, right? I…
Keeping Christmas Fresh
As I walked through the airport, I was surprised to see my gate decorated with several flags. There were glass cases along the walls filled…
How to Teach Your Child to Apologize
You’ve probably seen the t-shirt “Sorry, not sorry.” But in reality, there are plenty of times when an apology is 100 percent necessary. when a…
Put the Big Rocks in First
The kids watched attentively, wondering what would happen next. He needed to put the big rocks in first. My husband James was doing an object…
Happy Marriage Hint: Husband’s Don’t Take Numbers
My kids are learning Spanish in school so when we go to the Mexican supermarket, we always make our kids practice. One day, we walked…
Putting Exercise in Your Mom Calendar
Have you ever thought of putting exercise in your mom calendar? When my kids were much younger, I went to a café literally created just…
Before You Sign Up For A New Activity, Ask This Question
My inbox is constantly bombarded with invitations from my kids’ school. Do my children want to join swimming, tennis, robotics, karate, soccer, chess, basketball, or…
Are Screens Harming Your Child’s Communication Skills?
I remember when my daughter Lucy was two, she would scream “MILK!” from her chair like an irate tyrant. I quickly realized that was not…