The Tsunami Of Porn…In Eleven Year Olds
I’m shocked. And few things shock me when it comes to the topic of sexuality. My publicist just sent me a journalism query. She sends…
Raising Kids with Character
It is not beauty, education, accomplishments, material possessions, health or significance that will ultimately matter. Each of these can disappear in a second. Our kids come into the world packaged uniquely. You may have one who scores 2400 on her SATS but you may also have a downs syndrome child who will never complete school. Is one more valuable than the other? Your child may be homely, shy, and a very average student. In the world’s eyes he may never be a success. But if nurtured properly he may develop a compassion for others that is life changing and life giving.
Teen Girls Asking – “Am I Ugly?”
Moms, Lets Counter the Trend of Our Girls Feeling Inferior! As a mom of an almost-12-year-old daughter – and a social researcher who has extensively…
Helping Your Kids Understand Strengths and Weaknesses
Your tender-hearted daughter is in tears again, “Mama, Stacy is so mean. She said I can’t be her friend anymore. She likes Amy better than…
Reading Bedtime Stories to Teens
“Teens” is not a typo. I’m not talking about reading to toddlers, although I could write passionately about the value of reading to little ones. Today…
Important Teen Tips
I recently read an article that discussed a disturbing social phenomenon that “pretty” is no more, now it’s all about being “hot” – and sadly…
Gaining Wisdom by Working with Teen Moms
Every Thursday night our family loads up in the car and heads to inner city Little Rock. This includes me, my husband, our homeschooled 17-year-old…
THE TALK … My Daughter’s Questions About …
Yesterday while getting ready for church, my daughter dropped one of THOSE questions. “How do you keep from getting pregnant? Is that why people get…
Fashioned by Faith
My daughter’s hand-me-down clothes are like gold to my friends with younger daughters. Not so much because of the money it saves them, but for…
The Blues Cure for Mom
It was winter, a blizzard raged outside, but inside the cozy home despair was raging inside the heart of this young mom. My son was…