Do you want your kids to grow into excellent humans? If so, today’s post with parenting tips is for you. Tony Bear and I have raised three kids that we think are pretty great. Lots of people have assured us this is true. So how did we do it? By the grace of God. And […]
My Best Mothering Advice : Lessons I’ve Learned from Moms I’ve Known (including me)
A meandering stream-of-consciousness-and-crowdsourced-mothering-advice. Childhood 101: Things every child should know To kick off my massive list of mothering advice, here are nine things every child should know how/why to do. Read (and hopefully love books) Swim Ride a bike Drive a car Shake hands firmly Speak clearly while making eye contact Do laundry Put 10% […]
Mamas (and papas), don’t let your babies grow up to be (sexual abuse) statistics.
When I was little, I invented a way to prevent childhood sexual abuse. Because I was experiencing it. Before you read about my sexual abuse solution, check out these statistics*: Nearly 70% of ALL reported sexual assaults happen to children 17 and under. 1 in 10 children will be sexually abused before age 18. Children […]
Teach Your Children Well (So they don’t become a sexual abuse statistic.)
April is National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, this topic is very important to me. And since one in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused before the age of 18 (according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), this issue should […]
Empty Nest 102: 7 tips for staying in touch with your kids when they leave home
Right about now, all over America, mothers of college freshmen (and kids taking [international] “gap years,” studying abroad, or leaving for mission trips) are dampening tissues and handkerchiefs, perhaps even the pillows in their children’s bedrooms, with copious tears. If you’re one of those mothers and you’re worried about staying in touch with your kids when […]
