Eavesdropping: Six Tips for Becoming a Masterful Mom
I wasn’t trying to eavesdrop. I really wasn’t. But this mom of two young boys was shopping in the same Home Goods section as me,…
I wasn’t trying to eavesdrop. I really wasn’t. But this mom of two young boys was shopping in the same Home Goods section as me,…
There were four little boys gathered together and the larger boy, stepped out from the pack and growled, quite loudly, “Get away, we don’t want…
The Importance of Building Character — From a Mom who has been There. Part Two: Integrity — The American Idol of Character As I write this…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
My two daughters and I recently attended a Mother/Daughter Conference at Pine Cove Camp in Tyler, TX. After a grueling 7-hour trip due to standstill…
Often when I talk with moms who have young daughters, they talk about their desire to teach their precious little girls the true meaning of…
When I was growing up, the camera of choice was the Polaroid. I took pictures of my gray and white cat Pokie. I took pictures…