A question for moms (and it’s all about bliss!)
Hi everyone, I hope you had a great weekend. It’s been so beautiful here in Northern California–clear and sunny after several days of heavy rain. The grass is green, the…
Children’s book news, The Mom Initiative, courage and some great blogs
Happy Friday, everyone! It’s been a while since I’ve joined Jennifer in 7 Quick Takes; it seems like every week I intend on writing a post with quick updates and joining…
You’re pretty
I was walking into the locker room at the gym the other day when a woman passed me and said, out of the blue, “You’re pretty.” I did sort of a…
For you, the single mom…
I’ve been really touched by the stories of a couple single moms in my life lately and I felt the need to run this post again (originally published in 2010). If…
When being a parent means… giving a gentle answer
Sometimes as moms, it can be hard to give a gentle answer, especially when we’re in the middle of challenging situations or arguments with our kids. It can be hard…
A Love That Shows
There’s a sweet older couple I used to see walking near our neighborhood. Sometimes I’d see them in the morning, sometimes in the afternoon. They walked slow, and close together. They…
Encouraging Your Children’s Dreams While You Pursue Your Own
I’m so excited to introduce you to my friend, Gina Conroy, and to share her writing with you today! Gina is not only a really nice gal, she’s a mom of four and…
Be joyful… always?
It was early in the morning, right after I woke up, and I heard my kids laughing down the hall. I tip-toed toward their rooms, wondering what was so funny….