June 25, 2012, we finished filling a trailer and packed our suburban to drive 2300 miles in the heat--destination Middle Tennessee. It's been three years. For three years I've asked Paul periodically, "Does this feel like home to you?" "Yep." He says every time with a smile. His confidence has been annoying. It's been harder for me to say … [Read more...]
Upcoming Interview with Family Life Today!
I just returned a few days ago from a speaking engagement in California surrounded by lots of dear friends. It was so nice to see family, too, before returning home. Just the shot in the arm God knew I needed. There's nothing better than taking selfies with a 95 year old beauty. I LOVED seeing my Grandma. This Tuesday I’m boarding a plane once … [Read more...]
The Mean Mom’s Guide & A Few Things You Don’t Know
Five years ago, in a 911 communications center with phones ringing and radio traffic blaring a parenting book was born. The Mean Mom's Guide to Raising Great Kids I LOVED working with this group of talented dispatchers. They had a gift of making a very hard job very fun. When parents dialed 911 for help with children who wouldn't do homework … [Read more...]
Beth Moore Made Me Cry
The gals on my Mean Mom Team asked me to share about the Beth Moore event I went to yesterday in Nashville, so I thought I'd share it here. My oldest girl works for the Lifeway headquarters in Nashville. For Christmas her gift to me was a ticket to see Beth Moore or "Mama Beth" (as they lovingly call her) at the exclusive Lifeway 20 year … [Read more...]
Join the Mean Mom Team!
The Mean Mom’s Guide to Raising Great Kids encourages overly nice “marshmallow” moms to instill a few much-needed boundaries. From sibling rivalry to entitlement, from faith to Facebook, discover how to parent when it’s hard. Find ways to instill respect in your child and learn to stand your ground when your child doesn’t like you for it. A mean … [Read more...]
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