Our Children Need Hope: 30 Ways to Share It
Everywhere we turn we are reminded that it’s BACK TO SCHOOL time. It is time for me to rally the troops and get them all…
The Antidote for Discouragement
Recently my husband had an extended vacation from work, a benefit of his long-term employment. It sounded like such a great time – sunning at…
Sanity in the Storm
Lately my biggest issue is I think I’m losing my mind. You might think that should be considered of paramount importance, but I think it…
Do We ALWAYS Have to Be The Mom?
I heard the mom of an autistic child say, “Do you know what it’s like to have a child that needs you every moment of…
How Does a Working Mom Raise Hard-Working-Around-the-House Children?
Here’s the situation: every summer, my brother (who lives overseas) sends his daughters to stay with our parents at their beautiful cabin in the mountains…
Sometimes the Answer is to Politely Resign
“Sometimes I feel like my stepchildren take advantage of me,” Melinda, a stepmother of three years stated. “I clean and cook for them, and try…
Comfort in the Waiting Room
When medical special needs first joined our family, we began spending a lot of time at our local children’s hospital. We are fortunate that it…
What is Your Value, Mom?
Recently I saw a book entitled something like “The Best Couples Die Rich.” Really? Is that the goal? To chase the wind and die trying…
6 Ways to Improve Your Child’s Memory
I have always been big on making memories with my children and not only did I want to be intentional about making memories I wanted…
Dodging Porn With Good Old Fashioned Dodge Ball
Is your son getting enough time outside this summer? If not, it could impact the way he responds to the temptation of porn in just…