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…
Don’t Get Lazy in Marriage
Recently I’ve realized that I have gotten lazy in my marriage. I used to stop whatever I was doing and meet my husband at the…
Raising Good Conversationalists
Do you sometimes feel embarrassed in front of your friends because your child won’t talk and simply grumbles a “yes” or “no” to an adult’s…
Holidays with Parents and In-laws: Let It Be Good
You’re into preparation mode-shopping, cooking, invitations, fundraisers, junk mail, Christmas cards, special parties. And this is above and beyond the regular stuff on your plate–sports…
4 Simple Ways to Relieve Holiday Stress
What are you feeling as you anticipate the next few weeks leading up to Christmas? Excitement, dread, panic, fear, joy? We are unique individuals and…
6 Hot Tips for a Successful Family Reunion
Exhausting, exhilarating, bonding, hysterical and oh yeah, did I mention exhausting?? Yes! We just had our annual “Yates Family Reunion.” We have 5 kids, all…
I Need to Lighten Up—Do You?
Have you found yourself short with others when they don’t come through as you expected? Or ticked because your husband lost his cell phone, wallet, favorite…
4 Things That Will Help When We Worry About Our Kids
I’ve never heard of a mother who doesn’t worry about her children. Some of us are obsessive worriers, others are a little less concerned, but…
Being Content: A Struggle for Us and Our Kids
My friend Sally has a 5-year- old who is driving her crazy. If she takes him swimming he’s sad he didn’t go to the playground…
Perspective Matters
Recently my grandson Fitz exploded into tears because his mother asked him to hold his brother’s hand for a photo. He did not want to…