Could Your Husband be a Mentor?
We, as moms, do so much for others that sometimes we find it difficult to ask for help ourselves when we need it. I think…
Bieber Fever
Have a fever for some Bieber in your house? Or are you wondering what I am talking about? Justin Bieber — hailed as “Super Boy”…
Making Chores a Game for Kids
One of the greatest gifts my mom ever gave me was a toilet brush. Okay, so the toilet brush wasn’t gift wrapped, and it was…
Grounded Teen = Unpopular Parent
I remember when my daughter was a toddler, and the punishment for disobedience was handed down. I would have a child on my hands who was…
How to Ruin Your Kid For Life, A Top Ten List
There are all types of lists for parents. If you want a list to ruin your kids forever, here’s a list for you. Give your…
Don’t Just Ask … Keep Asking!
“Mommy, have you seen the blue ball?” little Kellus asked while holding two small, plastic, white and green balls in his hands. “No, Mommy hasn’t…
Superior Chinese Mother Thoughts
Have you ever been so diametrically opposed to someone else’s viewpoint on something that you literally felt void after absorbing his or her thoughts? As…
Why Thank-You Notes Matter
The late legendary advice columnist Ann Landers once said that the majority of the letters she received fell into two categories — agony from a writer…
Facing Rejection
How can a mom handle her own issues with grace and be an example to her children? Rejection. Harsh word, isn’t it? Even harsher is…
Poise — The Antidote to Dumb and Dumber
The Importance of Building Character Part V: It’s the beginning of a new year, and there is no better time to set some fresh goals….