3 Simple Ways to Relieve Holiday Stress Before it Arrives
Just the other day I was chatting with some friends, primarily mothers of young children. They were already feeling anxious about the holiday events now…
Author: Susan Yates
Susan Yates has written thirteen books and has spoken nationally and internationally on the subject of marriage, parenting and women’s issues for many years. For 11 years she was a regular columnist on parenting for Today’s Christian Woman magazine. Susan is the mother of five and has 21 grandchildren, including a set of quads. She is devoted to sharing her wisdom and experience with moms and wives and is selflessly available to those in need. Susan has been a mom for 40 years, she and John have been married for 43 years.
Susan Alexander Yates
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Lessons from a Donkey: An Easter Reflection
Easter is approaching… and I’ve been thinking about donkeys. Strange? Perhaps. Yet it was a mere donkey that played a major role in the events…
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8 Ingredients for a Happy Marriage
In a few weeks my husband John and I will celebrate 46 years of marriage. It seems to have gone by way too fast, but…
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A Short Prayer for Teachers and Caregivers in a New School Year
It’s the season of releasing our children into the hands of teachers and caregivers. And it can be frightening! We have so little control over…
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Two Women: A Mother’s Day Tribute
I have been incredibly blessed to have two amazing mothers. One is my own mother, and the other my mother-in-law. Even though both of them…
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When Your Child Says, “There’s Nothing to Do”: The Truth About Bored Kids
“Mom, there’s nothing to do!” This one phrase can be enough to drive us parents crazy, especially when our bored kids have toys and possessions galore!…
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Our Kids and Our Worries
Moms have a tendency to worry about their children – in all seasons of life. I remember when I was a mom to little kids,…
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Are You Lonely?
The other day I went for a walk with a friend of mine. At some point on the trail, she said to me, “This week…
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Fun · Children · Parenting · Tweens and Teens
Summer’s Coming: “Yikes” or “Yay”?
My friend Sarah is in a panic. Pre-school isn’t even out yet and she’s already anxious about how she’s going to get through each day…
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Do Your Children Appreciate You?
Not likely; at least not most of the time. You’ve just taken them on a special outing. Or you set aside your agenda for a couple…
