Why Are You Crying, Mommy?
Purposeful Parent Tip: It’s OK to show emotion in front of your children. You are not a robot. About four years ago, my daughter walked
Heal Your Heart. Heal Your Life.
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Letting Go of Our Children
Purposeful Parent Tip: Letting go of our children, while difficult, is necessary. Moms and dads placed their kids on the school bus this morning or
There’s Something Better Around the Corner
Purposeful Parent Tip: Life is full of disappointments. Teach your child to deal with the little ones so they are better equipped to handle the
Under the Weather and Over the Moon
Purposeful Parent Tip: Teach your Child Compassion for Others I spent most of Sunday night hovered over the toilet. You know the scene. My son
Declaring a Parental State of Emergency
Purposeful Parent Tip: Embrace Your Own Parenting Style For many people here in the Northeast, Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc not only on property and possessions
Independence Day
This post first appeared in the Museum of Motherhood’s online magazine, MaMaZiNa. Watching our children grow up is both satisfying and sad. We do all
Be Prepared But Know That You’ll Be Just Fine
Purposeful Parent Tip: Preparation removes uncertainty and empowers you. Here in the Northeast, it is Hurricane Sandy that’s been monopolizing conversations these past few days.
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
Purposeful Parent Tip: You’re going to mess up. It’s not the end of the world. Move on. It has been a busy time in our
Knowing Your Limitations
Purposeful Parent Tip: The shortest word in the English language is “No”. Recently my daughter came home with paperwork regarding tryouts for her middle school