If we as a generation of women start embracing this kind of entertainment what will our daughters embrace? Our grandmothers, who blushed at the portrayal of a “love scene” on the silver screen, would be horrified to see the kinds of things we enthusiastically view as entertaining and romantic. On Thursday, March 8th the whole world paused to recognize and celebrate the…
When I was a teenager I took a beginning Ceramics class at school. Each day we sat at long tables shaping gray lumps of clay into pinch pots and coil bowls. Meanwhile, the advanced students worked at the back of the classroom on the potters wheel. As they worked we watched with admiration knowing it required a great deal of skill…
Many well-intentioned parents refrain from telling their daughters they’re pretty in hopes that they won’t grow up to be vain. But what if I told you that NOT telling your daughter she’s beautiful could not only contribute to her vanity but also put her at greater risk of sexual exploitation? The selfie generation has created a whole…
We talk all the time about the rights that transgender students have to feel safe and protected in their environment at school, but does giving them rights mean that other students will lose their rights to feel safe and protected in school too? Are we teaching our kids that the rights of a small minority reign superior to the rights of the…
With the school year coming to a close and summer vacation right around the corner I want to share with you the best mom tip I ever got for managing summer vacation and keeping your kids from turning into couch potatoes. This one little trick will make a HUGE difference, not just in the way your kids spend their summer…
My young daughters voice sounded from the back seat while driving home from her piano lesson last week… “Mom,” she asked, “what’s the difference between a Democrat and a Republican?” I did my best to answer but felt my response was a bit stereotypical, (and not in a positive way). Why do I do that? I thought to myself…
One of the ironies of being a parent is you often have to teach your children things you’re still learning yourself. Don’t know what I mean? Let’s see if any of these sound familiar… “Don’t lose your temper.” “Eat a balanced diet.” “Don’t waste your time…
I have a cousin whose life is a bit of a train wreck… She’s 33-year-old single Mom with 4 kids from 3 different fathers. She’s never been married but has a list of ex live-in boyfriends that exceed the number of notches on your favorite belt. If you’ve ever met her you’…
“We get the Presidents we deserve. A great people is what you need for a great president. Washington was the greatest president, because the people were at their most enlightened and alert.”* When *Charles Krauthammer penned these words in 1988 he never could have imagined the dissatisfaction and distrust of our elected leaders in 2018. Every week we hear of…
In my opinion, the hardest age to Christmas shop for boys is between the ages of 8-13 years. It’s also the age when many parents cave to the pressure and buy their first gaming console. So if you’re stuck in this dilemma, scroll to the end of my article and you’ll find a link…
Have you ever wondered why conservatives are so opposed to limitation and regulation of our 2nd amendment rights? Have you ever asked them why? In recent years our nation has become divided on many social and political issues. The anger and enmity that brew between us is a result of our inability to see things from the other persons point of…
I‘m sorry Charlize, but you’re not fooling anyone. No matter how convincing the fight scenes are in your newest film there’s no way a 5’9” 120 lb. woman could singlehandedly take down 2 trained killers. In real life either one of those men could have put you in the hospital in 30 seconds. I don’t mean…
Today is the day. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments for a former Bremerton football coach who lost his position after praying on the field after games despite being told to stop by the Bremerton School District. In the wake of this controversy it might be helpful for those opposed to this practice to be reminded of…
