How to Be the Family the World Notices (In a Good Way)
On a recent business trip there are two families that stand out in my memory. One is a couple who sat down by me at…
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Life, Love, and Learning About Margins
I realized yesterday that I’m caught smack in the middle of every working mom’s biggest dilemma: How can you be there for your kids during an…
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The Piano Interview
After years of focusing on basic life and academic skills with two of my children, who have some developmental challenges, we have now arrived at…
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Teaching Kids to Care for Siblings: One Clue
I don’t think I’ve ever known a mom with several children who has not struggled with sibling rivalry. Sibling rivalry is simply a given in…
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Learning How to Love My Stepsons
If I’m being totally honest, there were times in my early years as a stepmom that I didn’t even like my stepsons, much less love…
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Passing On a Legacy of Faith
I’ve been blessed to come from a long line of believers. My dad was a preacher, along with two of my uncles and my maternal…
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How to Overcome “Mom Guilt”
I am the worst mother in the world. I feel so guilty all the time. I know better but I just can’t live up to…
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Teaching Tomorrow’s Truths Today. Six Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Sex
My 12-year-old morphed into a driving expert this year. She doles out helpful advice and suggestions to me and other drivers on the road. Often,…
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National Stepfamily Day
Did you know that Tuesday, September 16th is National Stepfamily Day? In honor of National Stepfamily Day, we are pleased to share this new video from…
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The Only Way to Find Peace in the Midst of Being Overwhelmed
We hear this question from moms more than any other: “How do I keep myself from feeling overwhelmed?” How in the course of your day–whether…
