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…
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5 Ways To Connect With Your Kids Right Now
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boundaries
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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