{Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of Jennifer’s series, where she shares her personal struggle with negative thinking, rejection (Part 2) and insecurity (Part 3). We hope Jennifer’s willingness to share candidly…
Humility
What Are Selfies Doing To Our Kids?
When I was growing up, the camera of choice was the Polaroid. I took pictures of my gray and white cat Pokie. I took pictures of my friends, shaking the…
Take a Break, Mother Bear
From the moment I held Eldest in my arms, I didn’t want to let go. My sister referred to me as a baby hog. When other people held my baby,…
Is It Ever Okay to Tell Him He’s Not Good at Something?
“I hate spelling. I’m a bad speller.” That’s what eeked out from my son’s down-turned, sun-bleached head this week as he and I labored through the words on his spelling…
Resolving Stepfamily Conflict
Recently during a life coaching session I encountered a stepmom who had a track record of acting negatively toward her adult stepson and his wife. They perceived her as harsh,…
Birthday MOMents — Worst or Best Me?
Birthdays are a wonderful thing because they are a time of reflection. In the case of a child’s birthday, it is a time not only to reflect on your child…
Recovering from Surgery and Serious Illness … as a Mom
As most of you know, I was diagnosed with cancer recently and had surgery to remove the affected area. As I usually do, I made the mistake of thinking I…
ESPN Reality Football
Please keep reading, even if you are not a fan of football because this is about way more than football! I have long been a sports fan. You can blame…