I remember my parents leaving me at home as they drove off to see Star Wars in 1977. They thought it might be to violent and I was only seven. The things we do as parents we do because we believe they are the right thing. I survived childhood and my parents made mistakes. You will too and your kids will survive as well. Parenting is hard, didn't anyone tell you?
Read MoreDo you feel like the moment you sit down with a tea and a great book someone needs you? If so you are probably a mom. For all the Moms out there, this one is for you. May I continue to be interrupted by my adorable kids for years to come just as I still interrupt my Mom - even her sleep.
Read MoreA very special Christmas memory - an orphan, stockings, and joy. This story came from my son involuntarily forcing me into remembering the past and sharing. Thanks for being a teen and challenging me on a near daily basis my boy!
Read MoreDo your kids have their phones in their rooms? Do you stress about their online behavoir? Here are three reminders about raising kids with the internet. Even though it is hard, it's manageable.
Read MorePlaying in the snow after a Thanksgiving dinner. Some of the best Thanksgivings. I loved goofing around with my siblings and roughhousing. Even though we have fun together we are all opinionated and a serious discussion might erupt. If your family has been in heated discussions over the last week you are not alone. It's just part of the fun. Debate on.
Read MoreHaving five adopted siblings helped me understand how hurtful comments could be at a young age. My parents not only taught us to use our words carefully but to show zero tolerance when others were not thinking; coaching them gently to understand their own use of words. Don't underestimate the power of words.
Read MoreAngry children, angry spouse, angry anybody.... Misunderstandings happen every day. This is the cutest misunderstanding I know of.
Have times really changed? Manners are still manners and a good dinner with friends or family is still a highlight. Spend quality time together and lose the phones for a few hours.
Read MoreWhen you ski you fall. Life is a bit like skiing; you fall! When my Dad was teaching me to ski he taught me a valuable lesson about falling, failure and getting back up.
Read MoreEven if you feel like it, you're not a taxi driver! Don't beat yourself up over missed classes and saying no to an activity. You are allowed a life and your kids need time to breath and daydream!
Read MoreOnce I overheard my son talking to a friend. His friend was advicing him to be a pain and throw a temper tantrum to get want he wanted. His reply was dude, you don't know my mom. That would never work. I learned this from my mom and that day I was proud to hear he thought I was a pain.
Read MoreLife isn't fair! My Dad had this saying to teach all of us about fair. As it teen and as an adult it made me feel less sorry for myself when life was rough. You might want to try it.
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