He Heard Hannah
*There’s a giveaway at the end of this, so don’t leave without entering to win! When I first heard from Lynnette Kraft (she’s a friend of my friend Joanne Kraft)…
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…
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….
Five questions every mom needs to read
I was recently reading a book titled 5 – Where will you be in five years from today? when one of the pages really struck me. It was a quiz that some…
Sandwiched! Parenting Your Parents Too
Many parents today are not only juggling the role of mom or dad to their own kids, they are also caring for their aging parents. I’m thrilled to be featured…