Black History Month — and Me: Reflections on Black History Month
Posters pressed to the large windows at Barnes & Noble reminded me that it is Black History Month. Now that I have a kindergartner for…
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Burned by Betrayal
Have you ever felt betrayed by a close friend? How about a business associate? A spouse? Has someone ever spread lies about you to ruin…
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Valentine Ideas for Kids
Finding creative ways to reach into our children’s hearts is always a challenge for parents. And it’s the heart and mind we want to influence…
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Cooped Up with the Kids
A huge historic blizzard is raging in the Washington, D.C., area where I live. In a city that prides itself on being known as the…
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6 Romantic Valentine’s Day Tips for Couples
My husband is on Facebook. It was an affront to our 23-year-old daughter when he joined, and she let him know he was “too old”…
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Moms and Body Image
As a college student, I developed an eating disorder. I have many memories of my spiral into despair during those dark days. One of the…
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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…
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Happy Versus Content
Have you ever noticed that most of the messaging women receive from media is infused with the notion that at every moment of every day, you are meant to…
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Intentional Friendships
A few months ago, I was blessed with the opportunity to speak to a group of women who are dear to my heart. The Heart and…
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About Autism: The Hope You Need After Diagnosis
If you are new to the world of autism, there is help for the uninitiated. Three years ago when I first heard my daughter’s diagnosis…
