A Unique Way to Handle Chores and Allowance
There is a topic debated over the years by many moms. And it’s one we struggled with as we raised our five children. How should…
A Friend in Crisis
I have a dear friend whose marriage is in crisis. Both she and her husband are strong believers, yet they are in a very hard…
“What do You Want for Dinner?”
Recently I’ve observed an interesting practice by a number of parents with young children. As dinner time draws near the parent asks the child, “What…
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…
Are Our Kids Overcommitted?
Are you overwhelmed with your fall schedule? Do you feel like you are racing from one carpool to the next, dashing to pick up one…
12 Fun Things About Getting Older
I don’t feel old. Okay, so I do have 14 grandchildren with another one due any day, and I think magnifying mirrors are the worst invention…
Living in the Present
When I think back over my life, one of the things that I regret is that I didn’t soak in the season I was in…
How to Say “No” to Your Child
Recently I was chatting with the mother of a 4-year-old. This 4-year-old, according to others, has never heard the word “no.” Unusually bright, this child is…
The Loss of Civility in Marriage
I remember a conversation I had with my mother when I was just a little girl. A couple my parents’ age had apparently had a…
On Waiting
I do not like to wait. I don’t like to wait for things to happen, for relationships to be fixed, for problems to be solved,…