The countdown is on. I officially have a little less than 12 months until I walk my first-born into kindergarten, wave goodbye, and go home without her. In the last…
Babies & Toddlers
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, she informs me that I’m…
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 you’re at home or work…
The Beauty of Do-Overs
The second the words left my mouth, I knew I blew it. I had been working so hard to build trust with this little boy who had his heart broken…
Don’t Miss Your Kids in All Your “God Projects”
I’m a project person. I like lists to check off and gold stars (even if they are imagined) placed on my jobs that are well done. As an author I…
Cherish the Days
The other day while cleaning out a kitchen cabinet I came across a set of tiny lunchbox notes I’d found on clearance. I bought them for Eldest when she was…
Do Your Children Appreciate You?
Not likely; at least not most of the time. You’ve just taken them on a special outing. Or you set aside your agenda for a couple of hours to do something…
3 Ways to Embrace Messy Days
I don’t know about you, but I was a messy child and teen. Growing up, my room could have been considered a danger zone. It was hard to walk through…
When the Vacation Is Over…
The vacation is over. We’re headed home. You probably have a range of emotions swirling around you depending upon who is in your car. Some kids can’t wait to get…
Teaching Our Kids Manners
When our five kids were small I found that one of the hardest things I had to do was teach them to have good manners. Over and over I had…