Good Grief
by Amy Fenton Lee Grief is a natural part of life. Yet, it’s one of the hardest subjects to address as a parent. We don’t want anxiety-ridden kids, so we… Read More
The Lesson of the Ringing Bell
I’ll admit it. I battled a cynical attitude for the ringing bell. I would purposefully walk to a door on the far end of a store’s entrance just to avoid… Read More
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Beauty: Reshaping our View
No one has to be reminded when it’s swimsuit season. Imperfections become obsessions and the pressure to look photo-shop perfect is almost unbearable. It is tough to instill a “character… Read More
Favorite Things
For as long as I can remember, I have finished out my day with the exchange of "favorite things.” As the oldest of three sisters covering a five-year age span,… Read More
Staying on Task: Creating a Family Plan
Just seeing the word “schedule” may evoke feelings of anxiety for many parents. It’s a struggle to create, let alone maintain, a systematic routine for our household. However, with devotion… Read More
Staying on Schedule: Survivor v. Servant
Recently my husband treated me to a weekend free of wife and motherhood duties. I only had myself to pack before I flew off to another U.S. city for a… Read More
6 Ways to Create Summer Memories
Electronic gaming, videos and television privileges have functioned as the discipline currency in my household. We learned a long time ago that both earning and losing time in front of… Read More