Move over toys, something better is coming.
A few weeks ago my son came into the room and declared, “Mom, since my birthday is so near to Christmas, I am not really into getting gifts this year. I would rather just be with friends and have cake and ice cream.” I immediately gave him a hug and said how proud I…
Are Strengths and Weaknesses Interchangeable?
If you were asked to write a list of your strengths and weaknesses, how many qualities would be on both sides? So often in life we think that our strengths are our best personality traits and many quietly ignore their weaknesses, secretly hoping that makes them go away. What if your strengths and weaknesses were…
Our Kids Are Listening
Words, one of the most powerful weapons we have as humans. (Yes, I just said weapons, you didn’t misread it). We all know that old saying, “sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” While there is some truth to that and there is also a lot of untruth.
How Does Technology Affect Kids Today?
Technology has a way of creeping slowly into our lives. For years we existed without cell phones, but now that they exist, most people cannot imagine how to function without a cell phone on their hip or in their purse. The question becomes,
Things Are Not What They Seem
The other day as I was cooking supper in the kitchen, my son came in and asked if he could go down to the bike path by himself. He wanted to explore the tall grasses and little creek. As much as I knew he would be fine, I said, “No, not now.” As soon as…
Striving for Mediocre – The Parenting Crisis
We have a parenting crisis going on in America. It is right before people’s eyes and most do not even know it. Most people are too busy rolling their eyes to even notice.
How 15 Minutes Can Change Your Life
Does your story sound like this? Your is work constant, your to-do list is long and then you have to stop everything to rush off to pick your kids up from school. Meanwhile you are thinking, “what on earth can I fix for supper that is fast?” As you are juggling all of this in…
The Rhythm of Life
Recently we had some fabulous guests at our house. For 5 days we explored the city while the cousins laughed and played. We went to museums, to schools, walked on the bike path and of course ate some food. I always talk about how different we eat and live, but it never really sinks in…
The 1 Thing Most Kids Are Lacking…
In this world of buy (nearly) anything at the dollar store, houses are overflowing with stuff. Toys, books, and tons of stuff that you thought you needed is now sitting dusty on the shelf or waiting in the rummage sale pile. Not only do we own a gazillion things we don’t need, but most of…
5 Tips for Child Rearing Made Easy
I hear so many parents say, “Sit down. Stop it. Come here. Ugh! Oh, forget it.” Sadly, the child just learned that they have power over the adult. Raising a family should not be a power struggle, yet it is become that for so many parents. They are exhausted and don’t know why! Child rearing and…
The 1 Thing Most Kids Are…
Typical 9 Year Old Boy Behavior Myths
Striving for Mediocre – The…
The Quiet, Patient Holiday
Why Peanut Butter No Bake Oatmeal…
How You Can Change The World in the…
Drop Everything Now
This Works Wonders for Seasonal…
Worth the Risk
The Heart of It.
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