By: Sandra L. Churchill Styles of correction and guidance are among the most debated challenges shared by moms and dads today. We’ve witnessed a shift from corporal punishment to more discussion-based discipline over the years, and we all seem to juggle what is right for each child and what is fitting for each situation. One … More Creative Discipline
By: Martianne Stanger “Mommy, a mouse!” my oldest son Luke called. I thought he was kidding. We’d been talking earlier in the day about how Grampy and his friends once had a running prank with each other that revolved around mice. Then, I saw it. My son was not kidding. As I looked at where … More A Mouse, A Duped Dad and a Plea For YOUR Tips
By: Rachel Ventura As the summer months creep closer, I’m excited for the promise of warmer days and outdoor fun, but I am also filled with anxiety about the same things. You see, the sun and I have a love/hate relationship. Here’s why: Soon after I became pregnant with my daughter, a growth appeared on … More Sun Block! Sun Block!
By: Janice Johnson-Plumer I have learned that procrastination can rob you of many things. It can cost you time and money, and it can make you feel less productive. How many times as mothers do we say, “I’ll write the note tonight,” only to find ourselves scribbling a note on a piece of paper we … More The Price of Procrastination
By: Sandra Churchill A wonderful Family Circus cartoon has been pasted on our fridge for years. It shows young Dolly—the bossy and spirited daughter—packed with her totebag and standing proudly in front of her mama, announcing “I’m ready in case we’re goin’ anywhere!” This prep-in-advance energetic attitude sums up the flexible-travel attitude at our house. … More Packing Well
By: Rachel Ventura Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Rachel, and I worry. A lot. About everything. My Mom does, too. I’ve always said, “I’m a worrier. I get it from my Mom,” like it’s a genetic disorder I inherited from her. Maybe it is, who knows? I’ve worried for as long as … More Worrying
By: Mary Morris I received an email from Loft retail stores the other morning. It said “10 second style report” in the subject line, so I thought to myself, ‘Hmmm, I can probably handle 10 seconds to look at some fashion.’ And when I say “handle it,” I mean I can probably look at this … More Ahh, Interruptions
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill “Mama, can we have a dance party in the kitchen? Why not? It’s Tuesday, it’s dinner time, why not have a dance about it? Dancing in the kitchen has become a ritual. Dancing in the car has become commonplace. (We often get looks from other drivers as we are all belting … More Dancing in the Kitchen …
By: Mary Morris When I entered the contest for the mom blog, I sort of bragged about how my fancy journalism degree was collecting dust somewhere. And boy was it ever! It got me to thinking that not acknowledging my life B.C. – before children, was maybe not the healthiest thing to do. There is … More Importance of Goals
By: Kristen Clifford Just a few weeks ago I started the task I was dreading the most: potty training my 2 year old twins. I’ve been dreading this task ever since I potty trained my oldest daughter right after I had the twins. I knew how hard it was with one kid, and the thought … More Remembering That Every Kid is Different
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