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Category: Parenting
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…
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…
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…
Trying to decide if you should let your kids have pets? This week we had to say goodbye to our family dog, Nelly. Nelly was a part of our life for over 12 years. Losing her has been hard on all of us but especially on my kids. Since her passing I’ve been thinking a lot about pets and the important…
For some women, the mere mention of the word “Supermom” makes them cringe. They feel frustrated at the unrealistic expectations put upon them by society and even more frustrated with the women who perpetuate the Supermom myth by doing all those “over-the-top” things. Does this sound like you? If you’re not sure, then read the following description and pay…
I used to be the kind of Mom that never let her kids play with guns. For years I deliberately avoided any toys that even vaguely resembled a weapon. When friends asked what kind of gift to get for my sons birthday party I was the type to politely inform them we didn’t let our boys play with guns. “Really…
Last summer I received an email from my 42-year-old sister announcing the pregnancy of her 7th child. I audibly gasped at the news. After getting over the initial shock my first inclination was to give her my condolence followed by a sisterly pep talk. As I was formulating this response in my head it quickly morphed into me wanting to…
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…
