How Legit is Spanking?
Spanking is not the most popular of topics. Seriously, who looks forward to that when considering the potential bliss of…
Give Them Nothing But The Best
Though I’m coming up on 14 years of marriage, I recently made a new observation about my husband. He is…
It Might Be Time You Bribe Your Teen
Whether we like it or not, it seems to happen to most teens—at some point, they decide their parents aren’t…
Life Skills To Teach Your Kids This Summer
Summer is here! And the reoccurring question has been, “What are you going to do this Summer?!” Maybe you plan…
Parenting Battles (Part 3)
Over the past several weeks, I’ve written about what we can do now to prepare for the super-crucial teen years…
Parenting Battles (Part 2)
My husband and I recently had a date night planned that involved dinner and a musical. In order to make…
Get Ready for the Teen Years Now! (Part 1)
No doubt, raising young children is exhausting. However, I’ve spent enough time with teens, and moms of teens, to know…
Are You a Tired Mom?
Moms come to expect long tiring days, especially during those years when the kids are young. Each day involves feeding…
Special, But Not Self-Centered, Birthdays
No one wants self-centered kids. And no birthday celebrations are meant to foster self-centeredness! But the reality is, any day…
Do Birthday Celebrations Promote Selfishness?
My parents made a big deal of birthdays. They didn't do anything elaborate or crazy, but each kid always felt…