Dear Dads, I don’t have a daughter, but I am one. And this list of 6 Things Every Dad Should Know About His Daughter is inspired by my experience. 1. She is paying close attention to
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The Evolution of a Mother’s Role
“It was sorta okay.” That may not sound like much of a sentence, but when as a mother you hear those four words exit the mouth of a child who has been in the midst
Read moreLove and Relationships Have Roots
“Tell me about when you first met?” “When did you know that him or her was the one?” “Tell me about your first date.” “Where was your first kiss?” If you came into my office
Read moreLife Changes — Savor It
Life changes quickly. It can even change overnight. This summer my family had drastic changes in our lives with a move and a different job for me. We now literally live in the “woods”. We
Read moreView From the Bleachers
“Why can’t you see what I can see!?!” There are days I’d like to try to knock some vision into my children. I’ve paid attention over the years. I think I have a pretty good
Read moreThings I’ve Learned From Loss by Gail Cooper
It’s funny the things that well up inside you after experiencing loss of any kind. You begin to look at things through a different lens and you rarely take things for granted. But why does it take tragedy to see the beauty in simple things?
Read moreBeware of Underestimating the Power of Persistent Prayer
BOYS. Every single one of the backsides in the back row of that photo belongs to a boy. Why is that a big deal you ask? Because, for a very long time my boys were almost
Read moreIt’s Time To Go
When I was I kid, I tried to climb a pine tree to hide from my dad. I had been playing with my cousins in my grandmother’s backyard and heard my dad calling for me.
Read moreWhat Happens When You Give a Boy a Stick
My favorite children’s book is If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff. As the story goes, if you give a mouse a cookie, he will ask for a glass of milk. The
Read moreWhen Should Kids Receive Awards? By Sue Badeau
With summer days ticking away and school days on the horizon, this is a great time to share Sue Badeau’s article about how to really encourage, praise, and award your kids. And, as the mother of 22 kids, Sue should know!
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