Discipline — It’s for the Children’s Sake
A while back, one of my friends told a story about a teacher who had been threatened by an irate parent. Why? Because she dared…
Battling Burnout
Last week, I felt it descending rapidly — fiercely. Symptoms? Depressive. Exhausted. Sense of futility (I swear I just emptied this dishwasher. I am cleaning…
How To Stop Whining
Gotcha! You thought because of the title of this post, I was gonna give you some hints on how to stop your children from whining….
How to Talk to Kids about Sex
It was time for “The Talk.” Our six-year-old son was coming up with some astute observations. Like folding clothes for the pregnancy center: “You’re joking,…
Raising Children Overseas is a Little like Goulash
Contrary to popular opinion in the U.S., Hungarian Gulyás (Goulash) is not a thick sauce and meat chunks served over noodles, but rather a soup. It…
Anger — My Next Steps
Now that the cat’s out of the bag on my anger problem — and I’m finding I’m not alone (a huge thanks for the honesty, ladies!)…
Confessions of an Angry Mom
Do you have an anger management problem? Don’t be too quick to answer … read on! A few weeks ago, fellow blogger Janel laid it…
Feeling Overwhelmed and Inadequate?
Have you ever had one of those days where nothing goes right? How about hearing those thoughts and voices in your head that tell you…
Talking with Tweens
My beautiful daughter is suspended between childhood and womanhood. She still enjoys playing with her Littlest Pet Shop toys and climbing trees but yearns to…
How to Connect with Your Child in the Car Pool Lane
I am Car Pool Queen … but it’s a disputable title! As school is well underway, I have plopped on my crown as the personal…