Prepping for the Feast
For someone who isn’t into the Food Channel or trying new recipes or buying the latest Rachael Ray cookbook, I’ve recently logged more hours than…
Eating Disorders
The other day I saw a teen I’ve known for several years. She looked different, so I asked her if she’d lost weight. The minute…
Dressing Ourselves and Our Daughters
The fashion industry and its attempts to help women accentuate their beauty began, I imagine, when Eve set to work one day to make her animal skin…
Chicken Chili … a Family Favorite
Here is our family’s favorite chili—a real winner for fall nights! Chicken Chili 3-4 chicken breasts 1-2 cups of chicken broth 1, 14-ounce can of…
Fashion or Failure?
Venturing out to purchase a piece of clothing for your tween or teen daughter can be down right traumatic. The clothing choices the fashion industry…
Are you a Sideline Mom?
Have you ever seen one of those movies where the good guys are running from the bad guys through the woods and the good guys…
Clothes Shopping — What to Wear?
As we got ready to go swimming yesterday, my husband’s eyes grew large when our oldest came downstairs in a two piece swimsuit. It’s more…
How to Say “No” to Your Child
Recently I was chatting with the mother of a 4-year-old. This 4-year-old, according to others, has never heard the word “no.” Unusually bright, this child is…
Sleepover Dilemmas
We recently got an email from Danielle, who was in a quandary. Her child had been invited to sleep over at a friend’s house and…
Dads, Daughters, and Dating
Last night was one of those nights where my hubby proved to be my hero yet again. He spent about 30 minutes having a very…