Becoming the Veteran Mom and Seven Habits for Moms
I realized recently that I’m a “veteran mom” and then I got to thinking about the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People…so here’s a dose of encouragement to all of the other moms out there!
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Tag: children
How to Avoid Our Kids Drowning in a Sea of Compliments
Today, it’s an honor to host author Nicole Lataif for some thoughts on over-complimenting...
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7 in Pictures
I don’t take as many pictures as I used to. But, because I think maybe my Number One Fan and...
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What are you a slave to?
It’s a question those of us who are involved in social media have probably asked ourselves...
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Family Fun Friday: Water Fun
Welcome to the 2nd edition of Family Fun Fridays! Got any corn? Cuz I *do*! — 1 — This...
Read MoreLittle Star = Big Hit
I often shy away from reviewing children’s books, even when the authors offer them to me for free. I find it so much harder than “regular” books, in part because I have to involve other people (my kids) in the...
Read MoreThe Best Anniversary Gift
Yesterday was our seventh anniversary, which only makes it sweeter to introduce you to our newest family member, who made his grand entrance and was nothing less than a gift from God (and an answer to a big sister’s...
Read MoreTeaching Your Kids About Priests
I was intrigued by Elizabeth Ficocelli’s new book, Where Do Priests Come From?, the moment I heard the title. Maybe it’s because I spent the first few years of my mothering taking my daughters to work with me in our...
Read MoreLiving in the Now
Last night, at almost 10:00 PM, the squad left my house with my five-year-old (Elizabeth) and my husband. She woke up crying/screaming/groaning, in a pool of her vomit. She was on her side. I was annoyed. We were supposed to be...
Read MoreColumns – Kids at Mass and Quiet vs. Busy
Do you ever struggle with taking your young — or not-so-young — kids to Mass?Me too.I share some anecdotes and (hopefully) helpful advice in my latest column at CatholicMom.com, “Yeah, that’s my...
Read MoreMemories in the Making
–1– Is there anything better than the sound of a toddler giggling? She giggles with abandon, throwing her head back, and asking for “more” if the giggling was inspired by tickling. We can make faces, we...
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