Opening My Heart and Mind to New Possibilities
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” This could not be more true of my life
How to Teach Kids About Money With the Help of a Little Bunny
What I liked most about Earn It! is the fact that it also cleverly points out to young readers that the most rewarding part of accomplishing
Are We Raising Spoiled Kids?
I sometimes feel like parenting has become a competition of sorts. Where did this notion come from? When did this all start, and where does
4 Ways to Make Tidying Up Fun For Kids
Let’s face it, even most grown-ups don’t enjoy doing housework. It’s tedious and we’d much rather be doing something else. The reality is it
What I'm Doing to Teach My Kids About Bullying
As parents, we never want to think that our child could be hurtful to one of their peers. I mean, I look at my kids and it’s difficult for m
Striving for Success to Overcome Depression
I have learned a lot as I've coped with my depression this past year. I've learned more about acceptance, forgiveness and strength.
New Year, New Me
It’s amazing how much can change in a year. Last year at this time I didn’t think I was strong enough to achieve my goals, but with a lot of
How I'm Still Keeping Christ in Christmas When I Say Happy Holidays
The holiday season is about peace, love and kindness, which is something that Jesus himself taught others and a lesson I take very seriously
4 Important Things I've Learned Since I Was a Teenager
On my drive home from the reunion I found myself reflecting not just on the evening, but also about how much I have changed in the past 20 y
Keeping Up Appearances
But this is what being depressed does to her. She's faced it before and might face it again. She knows deep down she is strong enough, b
The Top 5 Things I've Learned About Parenthood
The past five and a half years of motherhood has been nothing but ongoing learning experiences for me. I have learned a lot, though I can de
Redefining Myself One Word at a Time
Words can transform us; they can take us down or build us up. Yes, words can be very powerful, and sometimes none more powerful than the wor
No More Virgin Hair
My kids are growing and are becoming more aware of life around them. Putting their needs and happiness ahead of my own in a way teaches them
