Who’s Keeping Score?
Have you ever been through one of those seasons in life when you just can’t seem to get your head above water? Just being called…
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Before You Sign Up For A New Activity, Ask This Question
My inbox is constantly bombarded with invitations from my kids’ school. Do my children want to join swimming, tennis, robotics, karate, soccer, chess, basketball, or…
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Redefining Love
Three moms in the first four years of life would confuse any child. So there is little wonder that my son has a hard time…
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A Power Punch for Joy Filled Days
Do you ever feel disappointed with life? I think most of us might agree that our days often seem either crazy busy or frustratingly slow. …
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A Resolution To Stop Cussing
Have you noticed the words teenagers use on Facebook? They know we’re watching. What do you think they’re saying when we aren’t? Perhaps most upsetting to…
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I Met Hazel for Coffee
The other day I met Hazel for coffee. The youngest, most adorable coffee date I have ever had! We met at the local coffee shop….
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Words That Soothe
A few years ago I had an interesting conversation with my youngest daughter. It truly isn’t unusual for us to have these scratch your head…
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How to Prevent Chores Gone Crazy
If you sing these words to the Jason Mraz song “I’m Yours,” you will see a glimpse into the Hawkins home — well, actually more like…
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Cherish Motherhood – A Tribute
The concept of “motherhood at all costs”…what one friend taught me about cherishing motherhood. Autumn grew up as the only child of a stay-at-home mom…
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Ten Tips for Helping Your Children Through Grief Over Losing a Loved One
Talking to your children about death is never easy, but sooner or later, every family will get the sad news that a beloved family member…
