Bits & Bobs
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Another Mother’s Life and a Hidden Secret
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A few years ago, I wrote about the drama and challenges of raising a teenage daughter. Some of the memories are still a blur, but most of the past is still very vivid. In fact, many memories are so extreme…
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How to Write a Journal Your Children Will Read
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I think it is safe to say that as parents we want the best for our children. We can’t always blame our children for something bad that happens and we can’t always take credit when things go well. Although, there…
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The Life Cycle of the Mother and Daughter Relationship
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Today marks the 38th anniversary of my mother’s death. I would give anything to have my mom here with me now. My mother had six children. I wonder if she knew what she was getting herself into back then? I…
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Tips to Manage Your Kids’ Behavior—Without Getting Kicked Out of the Mom Group
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In the adult world there’s a saying–“kids will be kids.” Unfortunately, you can’t always shrug off unruly behavior just because they’re kids. And you can’t always blame it on other people when your kid gets into trouble. Yet, it happens…