Preparing Kids For Success
My oldest son is going to middle school next year and quite frankly I don’t know where the time went. As he transitions into this new phase in his life, I can’t help but wonder, have we provided him with a solid enough foundation to lean on as his sphere of influence widens? Does he fully grasp what morals and… Read More
The New Year is filled with promises and the possibilities seem endless. However, before we begin to chase down the promises of the new year, it’s probably a good idea to reflect on the previous year to see what worked and what didn’t. This year my focus is on strengthening my family. My oldest starts middle school next year and… Read More
Divorce can be hard on children, especially during the holidays. Let’s face it, the holidays are a stressful time of year for even the most intact families. There’s the whole matter of finding the perfect gift for everyone, mustering up enough energy to attend all the holiday parties and celebrations at school for the kids, deciding where to celebrate, and… Read More
I love Christmas and every year I look forward to celebrating the holidays with family and friends. It’s such a magical time of year. I can’t get enough of all the holiday cheer and positive energy in the atmosphere. I often joke that I wish I could bottle up Christmas and carry it around with me all year. Since that’s… Read More
When my son was younger, getting him to make any decision was like pulling teeth. Each morning I would ask him what he wanted for snack at school. Without fail, it would take him at least ten minutes to answer. After a while I stopped asking and he got whatever I chose. Now that he is in his tween years,… Read More
When I became a parent, my primary goal was to be the best mother I could be. My own parents had given me a great manual on what NOT to do, so I figured, how hard could it be? (Don’t worry, I’ve eaten those words a thousand times over.) All was good until the day my son didn’t live up… Read More