Helping Kids by Telling Stories
A friend was making friendly conversation with my oldest son during that “shake the hand of the person next to you” time in church. “You…
The Importance of Building Character
From a Mom Who has been There It’s a lament that I have heard too many times to count. My child is going off to…
I Don’t Know How She Does It
I saw an ad for a new movie entitled, I Don’t Know How She Does It. I have a secret to share. She DOESN”T! In…
Mean Girls: My Story
A few nights ago found me at a dinner theater, silently viewing the musical Annie from a darkened front-row table. I watched with mixed emotions:…
Imaginary Friends are Universal
School in Albania starts on September 6th. This year my boy started 1st grade. I was dreading having him start school. School has been hard…
New School, New Town, Same Old Me
Yesterday morning I dropped Rachel off at a new school. Again. I find it ironic that my child with high anxiety, autism, and apraxia—and the…
Our MomLife Today Story
Tracey Eyster, founder and executive director of MomLife Today, shares the story of MomLife Today. We know that your days are very full and our…
Training Requires Repetition
As a mom, I often find myself repeating things over and over and over again: “Please don’t whine. Ask politely instead.” “You must pick up…
Public School Mission Field
My mom, a public school teacher, often declared “I’m the only Jesus many of these children ever see.” And she would remind my siblings and…
When the Bird Leaves the Nest and Flies to a Different Continent
My daughter moves into her apartment today to start her college career. I live in Hungary. She is in New York City. This was definitely…