I recently asked a group of moms what word they would use to describe parenting teenagers. The number one answer? Parenting teens is challenging. Know what else is challenging? Having a mammogram. Young women who have not yet had a mammogram, or male readers, you may want to sit this one out. … [Read More...]
Parenting
Aspiring to be a Fun Mom? Carry These Essentials So You’re Ready for Adventures
Inside: Whether you are spontaneous or a planner, this post will give you tips to be ready for the next adventure and crowned The Fun Mom. Which best describes you as a Mom? Spontaneous Moms will slam on the brakes, pull over for a county carnival much to the delight of their squealing … [Read More...]
Miracle Baby with Spina Bifida: One Step at a Time
Beth's face was peaceful as she rubbed her belly and shared solemn news of this pregnancy with me. Her third little one was expected to face serious obstacles including spina bifida and hydrocephalus. A wee one who had not yet taken his first breath already had many strikes against him. While … [Read More...]
Parenting Encouragement
I Wish I had a Double Chin
I hear the things we despise about ourselves in our twenties, we will look back at with fondness in our thirties. Not the most edifying thought, but the truth of it penetrates my heart with each … [Read More...]
Learning to Dream Big and Do It Scared [PODCAST]
Watching our children dream big is amazing. So is helping them step bravely into their wide open futures. Even small, whispered dreams need to be honoured. These may become stepping stones to … [Read More...]
Dear Mom: What to Do When You Want to Hide
I like to dance naked. This could have been a sweet whisper made by my four-year-old privately in the safety of our home. Except it wasn't. It was his cheerful declaration to a room full of … [Read More...]
