31 Days to Fearless Entertaining
Hey, I’m back to blog 31 days with WordCount’s 2012 Blogathon. I wanted to try something new that would stretch me not only as a writer but would stretch me to face a fear of mine. So I’m planning on blogging for 31 days about Fearless Entertaining because I’m the one who comes up with […]
You’re Already Amazing – book review
As soon as I hear the word, “counselor or therapist,” I always think they must have it together. You know the calm, secure, compassionate sort. So when I started reading Holly Gerth’s You’re Already Amazing, I was surprised how honest and vulnerable Holly is in her book. From the back of the book, she is […]
How Do You Handle Your Kid’s Disappointments?
I’m writing this as I’m waiting for my middle son who is taking his driving permit test. I have to keep dumping words out of my head so my heart won’t explode. This is not his first time taking the test. It’s hard as moms to deal with our kid’s disappointments. We want to shield […]
Encouraging Your Child’s Strengths
What happens if your child isn’t gifted in the academic world? How do you handle it as a parent? I wrote an essay, “Listen for the Pounding” that is currently in Portland Family magazine that talks about what I’ve learned and needed to be reminded of as a parent when my kids are struggling to […]
Set the Timer and Begin
Have you ever needed to get something done and you just can’t start? Maybe it’s a bill you have to pay or a pile you need to sort through? Or it’s a blog post you can’t seem to write? It’s the whole fear thing going on in your head or “I don’t want to face […]
Classic Authors on Motherhood and the Juggling Act, Part 2; Book Giveaway
If you missed yesterday’s post, here is Part 1. Stowe was devastated when her toddler son died of cholera, but later, she claimed that the loss helped her empathize with slave mothers whose children were auctioned off: “I wrote what I did because as a woman, as a mother, I was oppressed and broken-hearted with […]
Gone Shopping…
Hi Dear Readers, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for reading AND commenting on my blog. Every once in a while, I get overwhelmed with such gratefulness for my bloggy friends. So I’m sending you a cyber hug. 😮 My mom is coming to visit for a few days so I’ll be […]
Guest Post – Emotional Edge, Part 2
It’s my pleasure again to have Trish Rohani, MA MFT back for part 2 of giving your child the emotional edge. If you missed this terrific post, please read part I first. Here they are, those practical ideas I promised for giving your children an emotional edge in life. When reading a story with your […]
Bring Back the Art of Sending Cards
In our tech-drenched world, it’s so easy to become distant from our friends and even our own family. I often forward certain emails to my hubby’s email, just in case I forget to talk to him about some issue. That’s why we should bring back sending cards to each other. Doesn’t every mom love the […]
Do You Send Cards? Please Come By Tomorrow…
Do you send cards? Do you like to encourage your friends? I’m so excited about my giveaway tomorrow that I had to write this teaser today. Have a restful, quiet, sunny day. Hugs…
