Two of my kids work at a local farm. My youngest forgot he had a soccer tournament and was going to have to miss work. A HUGE problem for him. He'd given the owners his word he'd be there tonight to work. SO, his older sister said she'd take the bus to the farm and work his shift. I was pretty impressed. And, quite grateful that my two … [Read more...]
How to Embarrass Your Kids
If you're a parent of a child who can walk and talk--it won't be long until you embarrass them. This afternoon, I jumped behind the wheel of our truck and headed out to run a few errands. My daughter decided to come along. Grace is a teenager. That's important to my story. This means she's overly-sensitive to embarrassment from her … [Read more...]
Can You Have Half a Brother?
While speaking at a women’s conference an adorable young mom came up and introduced herself to me. I always love meeting women face to face and hearing about their lives. It wasn’t long before we were talking about our kids. I went on and asked, “Tell me about your family. How many kids do you have?” “We have three children. … [Read more...]
First Day of School–Teach Your Child to be Strong and Courageous
You couldn’t pay me to step back into junior high again. I still cringe when I come across a 7th grade picture--pimples, crooked teeth and a pathetic rendition of a Farrah Fawcett hairdo. They are tough years for any growing adolescent. I’m not sure I’ve met anyone who comes out on the other side of their teen years without a … [Read more...]
Dennis Rainey & Bob Lepine Made Me Cry – Family Life
I didn’t expect to get choked up during my interview today, but I did. Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine might just be two of the most genuine people I’ve had the privilege to meet. When Dennis Rainey handed me my book and asked me to sign it for his daughter in law, well, I was shocked. Here’s a man who has written dozens of books and reached millions … [Read more...]
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