Of all my parenting responsibilities, discipline is the one that has overwhelmed me the most. Am I doing it right? Is it too little? Too much? I admit I've often addressed the behavior rather than the heart behind it, even though I've read over and over again the importance of getting to the root ... View Post
4 Simple Ways to Help Your Kids Manage School Stress
Backpacks, lunch boxes and earrrrly mornings—oh yes, the school year is in full swing! In our house, there has been a little bit of excitement about this new year with new teachers and classmates; but our kids also sense a palpable anxiety over things they know are coming. Namely, the load of stress ... View Post
The Creative Mom’s Guide to Blending Life and Art
Yesterday, my daughter asked me to paint with her. My first inclination was to say, "No." There are a lot of things I love to do with my children, but sitting down and painting ranks pretty low on the list. It's down there next to playing dolls and building with LEGOs. I looked around my house, and ... View Post
To The Moms Who Have Gone Before
In the season of raising young children when we are reminded time and time again to cherish the season, to enjoy every moment, well-meaning unsolicited advice and self-inflicted guilt is overwhelming to me. As a widowed single parent, the glaring absence of my other half makes the stress and guilt ... View Post
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