Where Should My Child Go to School?
My oldest child just turned five, which means he will be starting kindergarten in just a few short months. After wondering where on earth the time…
Working From Home: Taking the First Step
It was my first day working from home. And I was terrified. I couldn’t stop the doubts from swirling through my mind. Had I made…
6 Ways You Can Help a Mom of Multiples
My early days with Twin A and Twin B (as the hospital called them) bring back a lot of memories, mostly vague. There wasn’t much…
5 Ways to Pray for Your Child When You Don’t Know Where to Start
In the introduction to 31 Days of Prayer for My Child, Allison Yates Gaskins says “No one knows innately how to be a good mom….
A Perfectly Imperfect Mother’s Day
One of the best Mother’s Days I ever had was spent at Chuck-E-Cheese. I know, I know … how in the world is that even…
How and Why to Handle Backtalk
Editors Note: Susan, the writer of this post, has been a mom and grandmother for several decades. Her thoughts on this subject are based on…
Follow the Leader: Helping Kids Picture Priorities
Just a few months ago we brought two children into our home from the foster care system. We’re excited about adopting them, and we…
Susan Merrill – The Passionate Mom
OK moms – I have a very fun friend to introduce to you! She became my friend about four years ago and since then we…
She’s Noticing Boys!
Over the years, I have had conversations with young moms who express that they are fearful of what it will be like when their children…
How Do You Define A Bully?
You may think your child is not a bully because he or she does not pick on others. But do they ignore others? That can…