As a mother, you never stop worrying about your children regardless of their age, but at some point you have to let go of them and trust that they will be okay. Sure, they will make mistakes, just like we did and you wi ...... More »
Success for the single mom (or dad)
There are lots of books written about motherhood and yet no one can tell you what it will be like until you are there. There’s a famous quote by René Descartes' that goes something like, “anticipation is worse then th ...... More »
1000 Motherhood Stories before Mother’s Day
This project/book is about collecting 1000 Motherhood Stories before Mother’s Day, May 9, 2010. The stories will become part of an anthology on motherhood that will be published sometime in the future. ...... More »
Cooperation, Sharing, and Love
In this day and age of school-house bullying and folks not getting alone, this video is a MUST SEE for all children and adults. ...... More »
Grandparents Connecting with Grandchildren from Afar
I’ve fallen in love with a new website and I must share. The site is www.astorybeforebed.com and it was created because the creators live on the opposite coast from their parents and they wanted their children to have ...... More »
Help World Hunger while Learning
I have a new addiction and it’s the perfect place for kids and adults to learn and make an impact at the same time. www.freerice.com is a non-profit website run by the United Nations World Food Programs. It’s also ...... More »
No Child Left Behind - Don’t Count on It
No child should be left behind, but parents can’t leave the process up to the school system alone. ...... More »
Airport/Airline Etiquette
I love airports you meet the most interesting people! I just talked with a couple that had a 20-month-old son in a stroller. They were waiting for the same flight to Jacksonville, Florida, which was delayed by 45 minut ...... More »
Parents Be Aware of How Your Child is Learning
Know what the test scores look like and what they mean. Ask questions and lots of them and if you still don’t fully understand, let someone know. Finally, if the school your child attends does not measure up, don’t k ...... More »
Education verses Social Identity for Teen
Educating a child is a very complex process. A parent must weigh the academic process at her child’s school with the social climate. My stepson and his wife are in the middle of dealing with this situation. ...... More »