Teaching Our Kids the Gift of Compassion
The most important gift we are giving our children this year won’t fit under the tree. It can’t be wrapped nor can it be opened…
The Power of The Selfless Unemployed
A few days ago, I spoke to a group called C3G that exists to help job-seekers in the Atlanta area network and support one another. I…
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…
When V-Day is D-Day: Lonely on Valentine’s Day
“I hate Valentine’s Day,” the middle-aged woman sadly shared with me. “Why?” I responded. “At my office, I have to spend the entire day watching…
Autism and the Pumpkin Patch and the Park (aka, Why Friends are Awesome)
The other day, Rachel and my other daughter had a day off of school, so I had the brilliant idea to take them to a…
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…
A Short Prayer for Teachers and Caregivers in a New School Year
It’s the season of releasing our children into the hands of teachers and caregivers. And it can be frightening! We have so little control over…
Giving: A New Kind of Shopping Spree
One of the feelings I hate is what I’ll call the after-Christmas glut. It’s a little like that feeling you can get after a Thanksgiving feast: I…
The Eternal Value of Scrubbing Your Toilet
I’m sure it has crossed your mind at some point: This toilet only gets dirty again. My kids wear their clothes and toss them in the…