How to Raise a Boy to be a Man
While trading emails this week with a friend who has two teenage boys, she commented out of sheer frustration, “Would you take my 16-year-old and…
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How to Help a Grieving Friend
Having been through grief so recently (or rather still in it), I have the hindsight of knowing what was helpful and what was not. As…
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Do I Make a Difference?
Welcome to “She Says Saturday,” where we are pleased to introduce you to Shannon Williams, a member of our MomLife Today community! Be sure to…
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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…
