The lesson in the pet aisle at Target…
*post originally published 2009 My daughter and I walked into Target and headed straight for the pet aisle. She had around $40.00 left on a gift card she’d been saving,…
The power of (a mom’s) words
Words. They can create a sense of belonging… They can remind us of priorities… They can encourage… They can calm… They can soothe… They can increase faith… And they can inspire……
A great parenting tip (that really helps with sibling rivalry)
I mentioned last week that I’ve had a few of those parenting-is-hard days lately. It seems like my kids (9 and 11) have been bickering more than usual. But there’s always good…
Perfect Parenting – A Bad Bargain for Everyone
Happy Mom-Monday! I hope you had a great weekend. I’ve said it before: we don’t have to be perfect parents to be good parents. But I admit, having perfectionist tendencies, I sometimes forget that….
Some days, parenting is… hard
That was my exhausted thought as I drove my daughter home from swim team one night last week. The whole day had been a battle. I can’t even remember as I write…
Our Family Creed
About five years ago, one of the pastors at our church spoke about the importance of creating a sense of team and vision within your own family. One of the ways he’d…
Tutoring: How to Form a Winning Game Plan
Welcome to Mom-Monday. I’m glad you’re here! When kids need additional help to succeed academically, they can sometimes feel less-than. They might be embarrassed to tell others that they receive tutoring,…
I’m gonna miss this
We were on the way to my sister’s house to celebrate an early Christmas. “Remember your manners,” I told the kids as we drove. “And don’t forget to say thank…