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read moreFrame of Mind: Too Busy to Parent
Frames of mind, like being too busy or anything that has to do with time, trip us up often because we buy into this trap we've set for ourselves. If we would just stop and assess our values, we can take time away from areas that are not as high a priority as attending...
read moreTeen Sex at Home
Teen sex at home was a topic of conversation recently in a small gathering of my friends. I found it very interesting to hear the opinions of the parents ranging from “It's OK with them as long as proper protection is used” to “Hell no! Not under my roof!”. I,...
read moreHeart Problem / Contempt for Parents
Heart problems often start once the kids are grown. Well here we are in a brand new year with a brand new start. I’ve taken a bit of time out to assess my objectives and I’ve come away with a startling conclusion. I feel like a fraud. I have to say it. My so-called...
read moreFamily Holidays Rock!!!
Family holidays rock!!! SOOooo much love displayed. I heartily encourage us all to spread the love around and nurture it all year long! I'll do my part. Will you do it with me? What will we harvest at the end of the year of all of us engaging EVERYONE in a loving way?...
read moreArt Paintings of Mine ~ Rowena Starling
Art paintings of mine that I call 'Soulscapes' (a concept I copyrighted in 1997) start this slide show put together for me by A Band of Women (we were once 'wives', you should check us out). Like many other parents, I have a side that others don't see. Sharing this...
read moreTest Prep Sanity (Guest Blog from Elie Venezky)
Standardized test are coming and with them comes stress and anxiety, both for the student and his or her parents. Too often, good parents do exactly the wrong things that push their child away from studying. It doesn't have to be that way. Test time doesn't have to...
read moreAttitude of Gratitude/Adjustment
Looking for good attitudes. That's all we want. "Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it." ~Chuck Swindoll. Have your children and teens know NOW that HOW they meet disappointment influences how happy they...
read moreNight Sweats…just a note
Crap! Up 'til 4:30am...because the work had to be done! Fortunately, I could sleep in 'til 10. Something you get to do again once the kids are grown. Meditation must be engaged in earnest to help re-balance. Work, menopause or otherwise...How do you handle the...
read moreEasy Jobs = Not Parenting
Easy jobs list includes 'greeter', 'house-sitter', 'embalmer' and many others. Parenting is not on the list. People who are parents know this but few realize how difficult it can be BEFORE they have children! I applaud this wanton bravery...to a point. After all, it...
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