We’ve all been there. We ask our child (for the fifth time) notto do something, only to turn around and find him doing that very thing. A situation like this one…
Parenting
From Santa to Sexting
The middle school years are difficult. Both for our middle schoolers and for us as their parents. Have you noticed parenting getting harder as your children hit the tween and…
Being Relevant in a Needy World…
…rather than “above” it Can I rant a minute? Sometimes it just bugs me that some of us as Christians get so easily offended by the things of this world. …
Boys Love Silly Moms
The conversation was about to end. I was driving cross-country with my young sons. It was a three-day road trip from Louisiana to Colorado. I was on the phone with…
Growing Boys Into Men
What I wanted to say was, “That’s too hard, cut him some slack.” What I did say was, nothing. But MAN was it hard to bite my tongue. That’s my…
Word Overkill
I love words. I like to write them, speak them, and explore their meanings and uses. When I am sharing a story or joke with my family, they will roll…
Be The Mom!
Hooray and congrats to Tracey on the birth of her newest baby! Her new book! It has been said that writing a book is like giving birth to a baby…
Kids, I Quit! Mom
I am so weary, so tired, frustrated, overwhelmed, stressed out, put out, worn out – I can’t take this anymore! How many times a week have I uttered those thoughts?…
Why Moms Need to Set Goals
As moms, it often seems like we do the same things over and over again. We cook a meal, only to turn around and find that it’s all been eaten…
Why Family Dinners Matter
Dinnertime is a valuable time to enjoy a good meal, good company, and good conversation. How do we practice that with our families? How do we find the time to…