When I was growing up, my dad used to tell a story that made quite an impression on me. I have never forgotten his words. He was at the club,…
Tweens & Teens
Mom Tips to Build Volunteer Kids
Let’s volunteer! You know the old saying, “It is better to give than receive.” For many families, the best gifts they can give is the gift of themselves … through…
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 is a delicious soup with…
Control Freak Mom
Is it really necessary for me to think I need to be in control of every aspect of my teenagers’ lives? No. Then why, ten minutes ago, did I “grill” the…
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 all right out there for…
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 be respected and treated as…
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 Car Pool Queen for Lexi…
The Return of Cleavage
A glossy new “Vogue” magazine, the August fall fashion issue, was in my purse. We were about to get on a plane, and I needed some lightweight reading material for the…
How to Keep Your Family Connected {Interview with Mary Beth Chapman – Part 4}
In our last video interview session with Mary Beth Chapman, she talks about how she helps her family stay connected, even though there is a wide range of ages between…
When Suicide Hits Home
There are some days when you wake up and have no idea your life is going to change. One of those moments was the day I first heard about a…