In the previous two posts on this topic, I covered the importance of taking good notes, whether it is during a college lecture, a business workshop, or a church sermon. Quite simply, note-taking is a great way to stay focused on the information that is presented, and it results in a concise set of information […]
Do you sometimes feel like you need to wear a referee shirt during the day, just to keep the peace between your children? Does it seem like a constant challenge to deal with bickering and to teach sharing? I know that there were days I felt this way. My heart would be hurting as I […]
Yesterday I went to work out after having been on a “hiatus” due to busy travel, a project deadline, and a cold. Well, it wasn’t easy. The easy part was getting OUT of the exercise routine. Why is exercise so hard to work back into my schedule? This happens to me every so often. I […]
In honor of Epiphany today, I wanted to re-share a post from last year: In the United States, January 6th is a day that often goes by without much attention. But many places in the world celebrate this day as Three Kings Day or Epiphany. Epiphany is the day when we remember the wise men’s […]
Okay! December is here, and it’s a new Christmas season. Time to plan the upcoming weeks so we can make great memories and have great traditions for our children to remember. Let’s see… First, we have to have a wonderful tree-decorating experience. Let’s make sure we have enough hot chocolate for that. And a favorite […]
It’s nearly Thanksgiving, and this is our year to host the extended family at our house. We’re going to have 30 people, and that is only because not everyone can make it. I really wish that more could be here for the fun! I know… I am crazy. But it’s that craziness that warms this […]
Do you have a child like this? You know, this child is excited to tell you about something new and amazing he or she just saw outside. You hear your name as they run into the house and begin telling you all about it, but after the first few words, they hit an impasse: “Mommy, […]
Have you been there? Your child has done something that is unacceptable, whether it is disobedience, pouting, unwillingness to share, or just about any other thing that grates against your being. There are just some things that are objectionable, and you are going to make sure you address those things with your child. But as […]
I see you. Hiding behind your messy bangs. You are wearing that big comfy shirt and some leggings. No worries…you aren’t going anywhere today. You only had enough time this morning to brush your teeth, pull your hair up into a pony tail and throw your bedspread over the sheets on the bed. Now that […]
How was your morning? Were you curled up in a big, comfy chair, sipping a cup of tea and having some quiet time? …while you ate a scone? …in your fluffy robe? No? Me neither. In fact, sometimes I think the image of a woman resting like that is a fable. Well, maybe not for […]