Lesson from a Millionaire
If you could spare your kids something you went through, what would it be? For one, I don’t want my kids to have a lot…
Are you a Sideline Mom?
Have you ever seen one of those movies where the good guys are running from the bad guys through the woods and the good guys…
Clothes Shopping — What to Wear?
As we got ready to go swimming yesterday, my husband’s eyes grew large when our oldest came downstairs in a two piece swimsuit. It’s more…
Loving Better
I think I landed on a gold mine. I had no ideas for gifts for my husband one holiday. Nada. Zip. Zilch. I wanted to…
A New Perspective — Helping a Friend Cope with Alzheimer’s
Over the last several months I’ve watched one of my good friends experience a new season of life. Shortly after her diagnosis with Alzheimer’s, it…
Work It, Baby
Yesterday found me placing rags and spray bottles of homemade cleansers in my older boys’ hands: A very limited, age-appropriate version of Bathroom Cleaning 101. Get this: They…
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…
Loss upon Loss, Grieving Upon Grieving
Last summer, as many of you will remember, our daughter and son-in-law gave birth to their first-born, a little girl named Molly, who only lived…
Mom-of-the-Year Award Up For Grabs
Another Mother’s Day has come and gone. I don’t know about you, but if there was a mother-of-the-year award, I’d be out of the running….