Lessons from the Bookstore
Teaching your kids about responsibility and discipline is about as fun as pulling teeth. Tiger teeth. Even that first sentence wasn’t that fun to write, but as a parent, you… Read More
The World’s Toughest Job
What is the world's toughest job? Happy Mother's day weekend, Moms! Read More
You’re Doing It Wrong
Twice in the past several weeks while out with my husband and boys, random people have stopped to “critique” something we were doing involving our parenting. The first time I… Read More
Live Small, Tell Big Stories
Most of what I write in books is simply what I live at home. As I start to think about writing a new one, there’s a simple lesson from the… Read More
“Who Me, a Special Needs Parent? I’m the Wrong Person for This Kid!”
My mother often laments how I am such a LOUD girl. When we’re on the phone, she typically asks me to turn down my volume. Or better yet, speak about… Read More
Family Life | Widen The Circle
Why Your Kids Need Someone Else to Talk To
I remember the day I turned thirteen. I was thinking of my red three speed bike with the banana seat, sissy bar and raised handlebars. I loved it, but I… Read More
Character and Values | Family Life | High School (9th-12th) | Imagine The End
A-List Prayers
A couple of months ago, I attended a beautiful ceremony to celebrate a friend who decided to commit her future to missions. At a certain point in the celebration, my… Read More
Family Life | Make It Personal
Parenting Isn’t For Wimps
We’ve heard people say “parenting isn’t for wimps”. So, if you happen to be a parent, it’d make sense to believe that you are anything but wimpy. Right? Then why… Read More
Create A Rhythm | Elementary (K-5th) | Fight For The Heart
Why Family Vacations Need to be a Non-Negotiable
It's funny what your kids remember. I was doing some reminiscing with my 18 and 22 year old sons recently. We were talking about the good times we had when… Read More
