What Are You Afraid Of?
The prevailing topic in my home these days is driving. My son’s re-invigorated interest in learning to drive occupies nearly every conversation we have on
Heal Your Heart. Heal Your Life.
Tag: teenagers
What is a Good Mom?
Recently while having coffee with one of my very good friends, we were speaking of our mutual parenting challenges. After a bit of a rant
Celebrating Diversity
Over the past few weeks, we’ve had a number of milestones in our family. My daughter was promoted from eighth grade and my son graduated
Pancakes or Waffles?
Are you a waffle or a pancake? Odd question, I know, but this analogy came to me the other day during my commute to work
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
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
From “Mommy” to “Mom”
Purposeful Parent Tip: Children grow up so fast. Treasure each moment. It snuck up on me and I didn’t even see it coming. Like many
Decisions! Decisions!
Purposeful Parent Tip: Give Your Kids the Opportunity to Make Their Own Decisions. Even if They’re Not the Best Ones. “Do you want carrots or