EVERY MOMent COUNTS!
One of the greatest gifts my mom ever gave me was a toilet brush. Okay, so the toilet brush wasn’t gift wrapped, and it was shared with my four siblings. But one of the most important lessons we learned was how to take care of a home. My brothers also learned basic housecleaning chores, just [...]
I’m guest posting at the Family Matters blog today. … I wander around social media pretty regularly … and color me shocked when just the other day I heard, and I quote, “Being a mom is the ‘in’ thing in Hollywood.” Well, isn’t that special? That eyebrow-raising statement then led me to a link over [...]
I attended five weddings this past year, all lovely and teary! As I listened to the couple exchange vows, I nodded in agreement. On May 22, 1971, my husband and I stood before our pastor, family, and friends and made those familiar wedding vows. “… To love and to cherish; in sickness and in health; for [...]
I remember when my daughter was a toddler, and the punishment for disobedience was handed down. I would have a child on my hands who was sad and repentant almost immediately. The grounding hurt her a little, but still she loved me madly and accepted the punishment without even a thought of punishing me in the process. [...]
If we were to write a classified ad for a parent, one of the parts of the job description would be character building. It is a non-negotiable for any conscientious parent and, like so many of our responsibilities, one that takes a deliberate approach if we want to succeed. It’s character that provides [...]
A Guest Post Series by Darcy Kimmel from Family Matters. Part 1 – The Importance of Building Character “Some parents can’t cut the apron strings when their kids leave because of their fear and trepidation. They become helicopter parents, hovering within a text or phone conversation away — calling them when it is time to get [...]
Tracey and Tricia talk a little bit about how Tricia got started writing books and how it is important not to give up on your dreams. Would you like to meet Tricia? She’ll be a featured speaker at this year’s Mid South Homeschool Convention March 3rd–5th. Together with MomLife Today bloggers Tracey Eyster, Heather Hawkins, [...]
Twenty-five years ago, my two stepsons were 11 and 13 when their dad and I got married. To them, I have always been “Stepmom” or “my dad’s wife,” which is fine because that is who I am. However, to their children, Colin (10) and Erin (6), I’m Nana — married to Grandpa. Period. They don’t [...]
Want to make your child feel great? Try using one of these phrases: 1. The way you [insert action] is such a perfect addition for our family. God knew just what we needed when He gave us you. 2. I’m sorry. Will you please forgive me for [insert specific action]? 3. I forgive you. And [...]
There are all types of lists for parents. If you want a list to ruin your kids forever, here’s a list for you. 1. Give your kid everything he or she wants. Don’t deny what will truly make him happy. Overvalue money and things in his eyes. 2. Dress your child in designer clothes, no matter [...]
