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5 Things to Never Say to an Adoptive Parent
When Tom and I were going through the adoption process with our oldest kiddo (the other three came the old fashioned way), we received many unintentionally hurtful comments. Now our daughter is a young adult and we rarely hear insensitive remarks about her adoption....
A 5 Minute Do Over
Lately I've been reflecting on things I would do differently if I could turn back time. Here's one of the things I would change if I could. The First 5 When Tom came home from work, the kids (as littles) and dogs would happily greet him. I would be involved in making...
Hot Mess Mom
Hey Moms (sorry dads this post is for the moms), Do you feel like or even call yourself, A Hot Mess Mom? I get it. Life feels so messy, especially right now. We don't have to sit in the mess and live as if our thoughts, faith, marriage, parenting, or life is out of...
A Ring and a Pen
Hey Readers, It's been awhile since I visited your inbox. It's good to be back! I thought I'd give you a short update on what has occupied my attention these last few months. A Wedding. My daughter, Kendra and her husband, Collin celebrated their wedding in July. They...
Are You or Your Kids Feeling Fragile? Try this.
Dear friends, Have you been feeling fragile? Are you or your kids experiencing big sadness or are you quick to anger? Is frustration a go-to emotion? These unprecedented and uncertain times combined with terrible and devastating turmoil are taking a toll. It...
Is My Kid Going to be OK?
Many parents feel concerned if their child will be OK during this pandemic time. Let's face it, moms and dads have reason to be concerned. Our culture has never operated like this before. The quarantine, shelter in place, and safer at home are new to all of...
Here’s Help for Parents Who Work at Home or Own a Business
Moms and Dads, I had the opportunity, along with 20 other family owned business owners to talk about how to successfully work at home. This is so timely because the tips contained in this course can help those of you (business owner or not!) who are working at...
Help! My Child is Telling Lies.
A real mom's dilemma. Help! My child is telling lies. I received an email from a concerned mom. Her son has been telling her lies. Below is her email and following that is my reply about how to best deal with the situation and then how to build the trait of...
NEW Homeschool Curriculum with a Novel Approach
Friends, Many of you are homeschooling your kiddos or supporting your schools effort to educate your kids while they are sheltered at home. Some moms have mentioned they are interested in continuing to teach their children at home even after the quarantine...
Corona Lemonade: 5 Faith-Filled Ingredients that Redeem the Quarantine
"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." According to Wikipedia this "proverbial phrase is used to encourage optimism and a positive can-do attitude in the face of adversity or misfortune. Lemons suggest sourness or difficulty in life; making lemonade is turning...
