Are there any magic words a mom can use to truly encourage their child? You're going to find out today on the Mean Moms Podcast. When my four were growing up I thought that telling them how great and wonderful they were was the right way to do it. If I only knew then what I know now. I thought the right way was to say things like, "Youre … [Read more...]
Is Santa Bringing Your Child a Cell Phone? {Printable Cell Phone Contract}
You've finally gone and done it. You believed what your teenager said about being "the only kid in his school" who doesn't have a phone. They wore you down. All the terrible research about kids and phones became white noise. You told yourself, "I can put parental settings in place." You ignored Chapter Fifteen of The Mean Mom's Guide and … [Read more...]
Guess What? I’m on FOCUS ON THE FAMILY!
Just have to share how excited nervous I've been this week. My interviews are being aired Thursday AND Friday. If you miss them you can go here to listen in. It's been a bit stressful exciting. When you fly out to Focus on the Family to interview, if you're anything like me, you talk to hosts Jim Daly and John Fuller for about 2 1/2 hours … [Read more...]
Are You Robbing From Your Teen?
What does the average week look like in your home? Do you make all the meals, do the laundry, clean the house with little help from your teenager? If this sounds like you, you might just be robbing from your teenager. The definition for the penal code of robbery is: To take something by force or fear. When we steal hardworking opportunities from … [Read more...]
Excited to share the news…
Drum roll please. My website is up and pretty much awesome. There's just something about a makeover that puts a smile on a girl's face-- a website is no exception to that rule. After hours and hours of hard work (thanks Holly!) we have a place for you to put your feet up and hang out awhile. Don't you just LOVE the header? Redeemed - … [Read more...]
