Moms have a tendency to worry about their children – in all seasons of life. I remember when I was a mom to little kids, I assumed my older empty…
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 on her website, Susan Yates, and is selflessly available to those in need.
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 I have been feeling lonely….
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 during the summer with three…
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 of hours to do something…
Raising Other-Centered Kids in a Me-Centered World
“That’s my ball. I want it now.” “I want that blouse; you never let me get anything new.” “I don’t want to do “that.” ” I want to go out…
Teaching Our Kids Manners
When our five kids were small I found that one of the hardest things I had to do was teach them to have good manners. Over and over I had…
Joys of Summer: Cousin Camp
We just finished our annual cousin camp-one of the great joys of summer. Each summer my husband John and I have our grandchildren- ages four and older to our little…
Teaching Our Children to Honor Their Father
Father’s Day was approaching, and we had gathered with several families we know well to celebrate the fathers together. We’ve had a longstanding tradition to take a few minutes and go…
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 are in heaven now, hardly…
Lessons from a Donkey
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 of Holy Week. As Jesus…