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Living
May 6, 2021
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How To Set Healthy Boundaries (Yes, You Need Them)

I thought I knew what boundaries were, and I thought I set them. But as I sat on my dirty…

Kids, Motherhood
April 14, 2021
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I Promise I’m Doing My Best, But My Kids Push Every Boundary I Set

You didn’t say a word. You didn’t have to. You rolled your eyes, and subtly shook your head, and let…

Kids, Motherhood
October 16, 2020
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I’m the Mother—What I Say Goes

When a mother says no, she means no. Why is it when a doctor, teacher, coach, or even a gardener…

Loss, Motherhood
October 3, 2020
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Dear Mama, It’s OK To Need Boundaries

After three NICU stays, becoming a mom twice in one year, the trauma of losing one child, 80 days on…

Kids, Motherhood, School
August 29, 2017
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No, my Kids Don’t Need a Phone.

My oldest child is five, but I’m already having conversations with other moms about the big question: When will you…

Kids, Motherhood
August 23, 2017
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Stop Bashing Your Kids Online

I came across an article the other day that made me cringe. It was written by a mom-writer and was…

Grief, Kids, Motherhood
August 21, 2017
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Parenting Lessons You Need to Learn from My Child Sexual Abuse Experience

There is something I want to share with you. Actually, I don’t want to share it with you, but rather…

Inspiration, Relationships
July 22, 2017
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Put Down Your Dang Phone – What Happened When We Left Our Phones Behind On Date Night

"Babe, what's so funny?" he asked. I sat chuckling in the passenger seat of our van while my husband drove…

Kids, Motherhood
July 11, 2017
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Parents: It’s Not About the Phone

Recently I was sitting in a conversation with a few girlfriends when the topic of cell phones came up. It’s…

Kids, Motherhood
July 5, 2017
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Teaching My Toddler (and myself) to Own Her Boundaries

No. I don't like that. Please don't touch me. Please don't take things from me. I wasn't done with that.…

Adoption, Foster Care, Kids, Motherhood
May 30, 2017
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When it’s Time to Stop Being a Foster Mom

I'm still not okay with calling myself a "former foster mom." It just doesn't feel right. My heart is still…

Kids, Motherhood
September 22, 2015
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Who’s in Control: 10 “Rules” for Technology

Not long ago, I wrote an article entitled Who's in Control: Technology in Our Lives. I received several questions or…

boundaries

How To Set Healthy Boundaries (Yes, You Need Them)

I Promise I’m Doing My Best, But My Kids Push Every Boundary I Set

I’m the Mother—What I Say Goes

Dear Mama, It’s OK To Need Boundaries

No, my Kids Don’t Need a Phone.

Stop Bashing Your Kids Online

Parenting Lessons You Need to Learn from My Child Sexual Abuse Experience

Put Down Your Dang Phone – What Happened When We Left Our Phones Behind On Date Night

Parents: It’s Not About the Phone

Teaching My Toddler (and myself) to Own Her Boundaries

When it’s Time to Stop Being a Foster Mom

Who’s in Control: 10 “Rules” for Technology

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