Public School vs. Home School
It’s back to school season! For some kids, this means waking up early, catching the bus, and heading to a classroom full of friends and…
The Right Kind of Aggressive Girl For My Boy
“Mom!” Lexi was about to tattle. I could hear it in her little voice. “There are girls at school who are touching Robby’s head and…
Raising Good Conversationalists
Do you sometimes feel embarrassed in front of your friends because your child won’t talk and simply grumbles a “yes” or “no” to an adult’s…
Having “The Talk” With Your Daughter
There may be nothing a parent dreads more than having “the talk” with her child. You know the one – the talk where we explain…
Leftovers, Again?
When I was a kid I used to get so disappointed when my mom told me we were having leftovers for dinner. I don’t know…
Praying For Your Children
Maybe I started the day she ran away. I’d placed Lexi in her room for a “time out” and five minutes later the doorbell rang….
Prom Dress Survival Skills
One down. One to go. Both of my girls need prom dresses this year. (Can you say double-trouble?) Now, let me be clear. I like…
Disappointments as Divine Direction
When things don’t go the way we want, for us or our kids, it is so easy to try to “fix” things, make them go…
Keeping the “Little” in My Girl
For generations, grandmothers have been admonishing young mothers to, “Enjoy this time! They grow up so fast! They’ll be grown and gone before you know it!” While…
Lovin’ On my Kids!
When I see the words “lovin’ on my kids” I envision wrapping my arms around them, breathing in their sweet scent (well, at least after…