April was the Month of the Young Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month. During the month of awareness, we focus on the needs of young children and may be forced to face what is a reality for many children and the abuse they endure. But that awareness should not end at the closing of the month. What if we …
Counseling Basics
“Maybe we should go to counseling,” she said in a hushed and hopeless tone. “What?! You think we are that bad off? You think we are ready for a divorce?!” he asked, feeling angry and defensive. Counseling. What is counseling? Why do people go to counseling? Does it really help? How can telling a stranger my problems make them any …
Spring Cleaning Your Thought Life
She slammed the cupboard shut. Get away from me! You are driving me insane and I can’t stand to be around you. Anger burned within her. I’ve had enough of this junk, and I’m done! The words never left her mouth, but they seared her spirit with a life of their own. Energy had left many months ago, leaving behind …
Have you ever wished…
Have you ever wished your child had come with an instruction manual? I know I have! Well, if you haven’t experienced that sentiment yet, I have a feeling you may at some point! The past several months I have been working tirelessly on a course for parents! And it is ready!!! Yes, this is a tool that will hold information …
Five Days to A Refreshed Mom
Five Days to A Refreshed Mom?! Could it be possible?! What would it be like to be a re-energized and refreshed Mom?! You survived the holiday rush! You welcomed the New Year! And now, it hits you! You forgot to make your New Year’s resolutions! New Year’s resolutions. Some have great success with them, anticipate the arrival of a whole …
This Isn’t What I Imagined…The Christmas Story Through the Eyes of Mary
We celebrate Christmas every year, but have you ever spent time thinking about what the Christmas story as Mary may have seen it or experienced it? By taking a little creative liberty, I hope to bring the Christmas story to life for you today! Historical facts may vary, but here is a down-to-Earth look at the Christmas story through …
Top Ten Clues You Just Might Be a Mom
Top Ten Clues You Just Might Be a Mom Now one might say you know you are actually a mom by the tired look on your face, the stretch marks left behind, or maybe the presence of a little one twisted around your legs! But should you ever wonder… You just might be a mom if: 10. You have …
Does Knowing Your Child’s Personality Really Matter?
Does Knowing Your Child’s Personality Really Matter? Well let me tell you if knowing my child’s personality mattered and how it changed my mothering experience. All I ever wanted to be was a wife and mother. I played with baby dolls until I tearfully opened what I knew would be my last baby doll at the age of 12. …