The One Word Reminder
Years ago, I read a parenting book about the power of the one word reminder. Instead of spouting out long, elaborate directions to children, especially
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Years ago, I read a parenting book about the power of the one word reminder. Instead of spouting out long, elaborate directions to children, especially
I learned last week about the word “belongingness.” It’s the human need to feel like we belong to a group and that we are part
We’re in a glitzy store, admiring all the ornaments and enjoying the holiday smells. As my children wander down the aisles to observe the dazzling
Early this morning, the children race around the house to announce the news: Snow! Just flurries, but still the excitement mounts as the sun rises
Today, my very stylish sister takes me shopping. I used to be stylish–maybe 20 years ago–when I had the means, the time, and the desire
Even the olives are stuffed at my house today. The rooms overflow with family–children underfoot, waiting for a feast. Even the animals are well-fed and
I’m racing about, scrubbing floors and making beds, and my cell phone rings and rings. Who has time to chat at a time like this?
When you carefully manage your mental health like I do, a change of routine can get everything out of balance. An older, wiser mother I
Winterberry Holly This weekend, I could not help my fascination with winterberry holly. I love how vibrant the berries appear against a drab late-autumn landscape.
A high school student in my town had a problem. She didn’t know what she wanted to do for a career. So she polled everyone.