Being the right mom for your children
Do you ever have those days as a parent where you stop for a second and question the way you are going about this...
Invite your Child to Change the World
"Children should be seen and not heard."
That seemed to largely be the mantra when I was growing up. The idea that children were probably...
Parents need strong marriages too
Becoming a parent is a blessing and a joy. Becoming a parent can also feel like an uphill struggle that saps every ounce of...
It’s time to find a new dream
Dreams. Goals. Five-year plans. Whatever you call them, most of us have things we want to achieve or add to our lives. It could...
Parenting isn’t for the faint-hearted
Kids should come with manuals
I love kids and I love being a parent. Having said that, parenting is most definitely not what I thought...
The importance of songs and nursery rhymes for children
I’m sure if asked, many of us would be able to recite a rhyme or song from our childhood. Regardless of culture or language,...
Keep the love alive after having kids
It’s no surprise that some marriages take strain when you add kids to the mix. Relaxing moments, down time, and peace and quiet seem...
Is There Hope?
Cause for fear
It’s been a scary couple of weeks. Terrorist attacks in Paris; Mass shootings in Mali; Bombs destroying lives in Beirut and an...
Setting the Atmosphere In You Home
Dear Mom,
Rather than just being aware of the atmosphere in your home, a mother plays a vital role in setting it.
Although I believe that...
Allowing your children to face challenges
Set up for a loss
I read a really interesting blog post this week about why Generation Y folks aren’t happy. It was interesting for...