Earlier this year, my husband and I were blessed to be invited by #TheParentFiles team as guests for their third season. (Thanks to Maricel of The Parenting Emporium for recommending us, and for snapping the BTS photo above!) In case you have never heard of it, here is the description of this unique online parenting … Continue reading On #TheParentFiles: Family Traditions
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3 Simple Ways to Support Your Child’s Dreams
Are you a parent like me, who wants to do whatever it takes to support my children's dreams and hopes for the future? If your answer is "yes," here are a few tips for doing just that: 1. Tell your child you believe in him or her. Some of us may think this comes naturally … Continue reading 3 Simple Ways to Support Your Child’s Dreams
You Can Do This: An Open Letter to the Parent Who Works Strange Hours
Earlier this week, I was privileged to give a talk on "Effective Parenting" to a small group of parents who work at a call center. It was the first "corporate" talk I gave after birthing Titus, and -- by God's grace -- I was able to speak while wearing/carrying/breastfeeding him at the same time! During my talk, … Continue reading You Can Do This: An Open Letter to the Parent Who Works Strange Hours
How to Determine Your Child’s Learning Style: 4 Tips from Smart Parenting Magazine
Whether or not you homeschool, I believe that finding out your child's learning style will help you help your child to learn better. This will also help you be a better teacher and parent to your child (yes, even if you don't homeschool, "you are your child's first and best teacher," as my friends from The Learning … Continue reading How to Determine Your Child’s Learning Style: 4 Tips from Smart Parenting Magazine
Our Primary Goal as Parents – Homeschooling or Not
There are weeks like this past one that find me questioning if the decisions I've made and am making as a parent are the best ones for my children. To be perfectly honest, the thought that my husband and I have decided to take our children's education into our own hands -- at least for … Continue reading Our Primary Goal as Parents – Homeschooling or Not
On Philstar.com: What I Learned About Forgiveness from My Six-Year-Old Son
Contrary to what you may think about me or glean from my posts here and on Facebook and Twitter, I am certainly not the "perfect" wife and mother. While I don't believe that there is such a thing as a "perfect" anyone anyway — except God, of course — I do strive to be the best … Continue reading On Philstar.com: What I Learned About Forgiveness from My Six-Year-Old Son
On Philstar.com: Happy Birthday, Princess!
Taking a break from this busy, busy week of editing, proofreading and writing (oh please, let there be an end to this — or at least, a break somewhere! Ha, ha!) to share with you my post on Philstar.com today, in honor of our "little flower." I can't believe this little cutie... ...is now this not-so-big … Continue reading On Philstar.com: Happy Birthday, Princess!
Why Are Fathers Important (And Why I Love Motherhood)
It's Father's Day today and I am so grateful that I am able to honor two very special dads in my life through my latest post on Philstar.com — my own Papa and the Papa of my kids. 🙂 Please do take the time to read my post here and do let me know why YOU … Continue reading Why Are Fathers Important (And Why I Love Motherhood)
On World Moms Blog: Where Would We Moms Be If There Were No Dads?
This one goes out to all the mothers out there: Have you ever wondered where you'd be right now if you hadn't met the father of your kid(s)? I sometimes have. And I often find myself shuddering at the thought. (Seriously!) Because it is when I became a mom that I discovered one of the … Continue reading On World Moms Blog: Where Would We Moms Be If There Were No Dads?
50 Days of Amazing Grace: Days 30 and 31 – It Will Get Better
Yesterday was another "down" day for me. I hate to say this (and I don't want to seem like a terrible mother by doing so) but having the two older kids home with us while caring for a newborn is turning out to be quite challenging (think having to remind them to be careful and … Continue reading 50 Days of Amazing Grace: Days 30 and 31 – It Will Get Better
Truly Rich and Blessed 