Are you a Bad Mom? (Part 1)

Are you a Bad Mom? On Mothering Matters Facebook page a few days ago, I asked the question – “What is your biggest fear as a mom?”  One mom bravely and honestly responded something I think many (if not most) of us have feared or thought about at one point or another . . .… Continue reading Are you a Bad Mom? (Part 1)

Teaching your kids about Fairness and Wise Choices

“That’s not fair!” With 5 kids – we definitely have to deal with fairness quite often around here! My first response when my kids say “that’s not fair!” has frequently been – “Wow!  You are so smart!  You’ve already learned that and you’re only 6! (or 3 or 4 or whatever age they were) You… Continue reading Teaching your kids about Fairness and Wise Choices

A Good Mother (Are you a good mom?)

Artwork by Beth Fox

You are a GOOD mother! We all have those days when we feel like we’ve “blown it” as a mom.  But do you ever have one of those days – or maybe it’s even just a moment – when you realize –  you just did something right as a mom – and you feel like… Continue reading A Good Mother (Are you a good mom?)

Kids Chores (part 4): Letting Go

If you missed Part 1, Part 2 or Part 3 of this series – click on the number you want to read. “My theory on housework is, if the item doesn’t multiply, smell, catch fire, or block the refrigerator door, let it be. No one else cares. Why should you?” – Erma Bombeck Ok –… Continue reading Kids Chores (part 4): Letting Go

Free Parenting Webinar @ Inspired to Action TODAY!

Free Webinar TODAY! I know this is late notice  – but I just had to post this. Over at Inspired to Action TODAY at 2pm and 9pm, they will be hosting a FREE Parenting Webinar! Here is a little bit of info from Kat at Inspired to Action (but head on over to their site… Continue reading Free Parenting Webinar @ Inspired to Action TODAY!

Best Day with YOU – Today!

Artwork by Beth Fox

With an 11-year-old daughter in the house – I’ve heard Taylor Swift echoing from the upstairs as well as being sung at the dinner table . . . but I had not heard or seen this song and video before today. Grab your tissues all you Moms! This is a good reminder . . .… Continue reading Best Day with YOU – Today!

Bedtime Parenting technique. . . FAIL

Ok – so I have to share one of my other attempts at parenting with honor and love – and teaching my kids how to make their own wise choices. Last week the kids had been sent to bed, but they were doing their usual – running between rooms, laughing, talking, and goofing off (we… Continue reading Bedtime Parenting technique. . . FAIL