This was a front-page headline in USA TODAY on June 7, 2018. It chronicles the story of 15-year-old singer and…
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Is a Whiny Child Driving You Crazy?
“It’s not fair.” “Everyone else gets to…” “There’s nothing to do.” “Why can’t I?” Please me. Cater to me. Make…
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Night Fears and Pillowcases
A year and a half ago our grandson Mac, age 6, had to have a liver transplant. We almost lost…
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10 Ways to Avoid Mama Burnout
When our 5 kids were little I ran away. Well not exactly; but I do remember standing by the front…
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Raising Good Conversationalists
Do you sometimes feel embarrassed in front of your friends because your child won’t talk and simply grumbles a “yes” or…
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OK, I’m Really Mad
Now I’m really MAD. I read something recently that really made me hot under the collar! The headline of an…
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When we worry about our kids: 4 things that help
I’ve never heard of a mother who doesn’t worry about her children. Some of us are obsessive worriers, others…
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Help! I’m ruining my kids!
“I’m the worst mother in the world. I think I’m ruining my kids,” Tears began to roll down my face….
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When your faith gets fragile….
This week is the one-year anniversary of our grandson Mac’s liver transplant. He just turned 7 years old. Re-living those…
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Stop the Sass
“You stupid, big fat ugly Mommy.” “You are so mean. I wish you weren’t my Mom.” “You are the worst…
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