"Mom, look what I got!" Samuel came home from school excited to share his new treasure. He walked towards me and unfurled a shiny white shirt. "I got it in lost and found at school today." He opened up the collar so I could see the name brand tag. "It's under armor. Isn't it cool?" "Is that your shirt?" I was confused. Samuel was our most … [Read more...]
Single Moms Raise Great Kids, Too
According to a recent article in the New York Times, “41 percent of births in the United States occur outside marriage, up sharply from 17 percent three decades ago.” Research further suggests, these moms experience higher rates of poverty and depression. That’s a staggering number of women with children, minus a husband, out there trying to make … [Read more...]
Spotlight on a Mean Mom –Nicole Hitchcock
Welcome to our weekly “Spotlight on a Mean Mom”! Has your child ever said you were mean? It hurts, doesn't it? Here's a little wisdom–what a child defines as mean… a mom defines a little differently. Mean Moms instill loving boundaries and have a tough outer shell to stay the course. The Mean Mom’s Guide to Raising Kids will be available … [Read more...]
Spotlight on a Mean Mom –Mary Hampton
Welcome to our weekly “Spotlight on a Mean Mom”! Has your child ever said you were mean? If this is your first time here you need to know something–what a child defines as mean… a mom defines a little differently. Moms instill loving boundaries and need a tough outer shell to stay the course. The Mean Mom’s Guide to Raising Kids will be … [Read more...]
Raising a struggling teenager?
I'm honored to have author, Dineen Miller, here today. I had the chance to get to know her up close and personal this summer while at a conference in the Bay Area. I wish she lived a lot closer. Raising teens today is a huge challenge. I can already tell there are bobbing heads out there, agreeing with that statement. With regard … [Read more...]