Audrey M.
Be Kind, Be Patient, Use Your Words: Lessons For Kids AND Moms
As moms, we spend a lot of time reminding our kids of all ages to be kind, be patient, and to use their words. This is one of our biggest jobs and we take...
“Strong Moms Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff” And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves
From the outside looking in, I have always had an idyllic life. I grew up in a happy, large family located in a small farm community. I was always successful in school, getting straight...
Tips To Actually Enjoy The Holidays
Happy holidays! Get busy, Moms! It’s time to do ALL the things and make ALL the memories! Do it ALL right this minute too! And if you don’t, your kids will probably be scarred...
Teen Boyfriends And Girlfriends Aren’t The Enemy
Welcome to the Teen Years. You've almost raised your kids to adulthood...and they seem to feel it and want to act as if they're already there.
Probably the most dreaded thing your teen can...
Teenage Years: The Final Exam Of Parenting
Teenagers. I think that part of raising kids strikes fear into the heart of every parent who has a toddler. It’s a lot to watch your three-year-old scream and throw a fit over something,...
Happy Mother’s Day To ALL WOMEN
Mother’s Day is one day to celebrate moms everywhere. Although one day surely isn’t enough to truly show moms how important they are to the world, at least it’s an acknowledgement. I have been...
The Dreaded “B Word”…Bankruptcy
I grew up in a pretty normal middle class family. I knew we weren't rich by any means, but we had a great life. My Dad was a teacher, who then quit to start...