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My bubbly junior high school daughter had been quiet for several days. I’m getting used to her hormonal mood swings, but this funk was lasting…
Mom, You Are Important, Too!
by Lindy Ford If you’ve ever flown in a commercial airplane, you’ve heard a flight attendant say, “In case of emergency, put the oxygen mask…
A Wise Woman Builds her Home…
A while back one of my sweet friends complained her husband had ruined something while doing housework—and he heard all about it. Several times. My…
Real Nutrition for Real Moms
By Lindy Ford I want to set everyone at ease right from the get go. Your dream of making your family life more productive, enjoyable…
The Serve Others Countdown to Christmas
Idea #1 – Prepare a meal together as a family and take it to a sick or elderly friend this week. Idea #2 – Encourage your…
From Santa to Sexting
The middle school years are difficult. Both for our middle schoolers and for us as their parents. Have you noticed parenting getting harder as your…
Neighbor Kid Nuisance or Hospitality?
My doorbell rings and I see three little faces peering in the windows on either side of my front door. Since they are staring me…
“Surprise Ride!”
A Surprise ride Have you ever heard of a “Surprise Ride”? Here’s what you do: Moms, put your heads together with Dad (or if necessary,…
Frustrated Parenting
Do you ever get frustrated or even angry with your kids? Do your kids push your buttons? Do you get overwhelmed by your own emotions?…
Making Time to Be a Wife
Many men fear that after they gain a child, they lose a wife. It’s so easy for us moms to walk around in sweatpants and…