Can Time-Outs Hurt Our Kids?
Taken from my weekly segment on Star 105.7 with Tommy and Brook… A key to our children’s security is showing them that they have value....
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What Do Our Kids Want From Us?
Obviously an endless supply of Sourpatch kids candy, DS games, new bikes and a new iPhone would be top on their list, but apparently our...
Do Schools Kill Our Creativity?
I watched this video this morning and just had to share it. I think this resonates with every one of us. If for no other reason, watch is...
Moms, What You Are Doing Matters
Taken from my segment on Star 105.7 in West Michigan with Tommy and Brook… Last week as I spoke to a MOPS group I looked at the tired...
Christmas Tips for Busy Moms
Taken from my “Real Moms of West Michigan” segment with Tommy and Brook on Star 105.7… It’s the Christmas season, and Star 105.7 is the...
Christmas Gift Ideas
Taken from my “Real Moms of West Michigan” segment with Tommy and Brook on Star 105.7… I know that you are so organized and probably have...
Could MY Child Be the Bully?
Signs That Indicate Your Child is A Bully from my segment on Star 105.7 with Tommy and Brook. No parent wants to believe that their child...
Tips On Dealing with Tantrums
We’ve all either seen it or experienced it first hand. The child in the grocery store that does not get what they want and the sirens go...
Simple Tip to Build Our Child’s Self Esteem
Taken from the Real Moms of West Michigan segment on Star 105.7 with Tommy and Brook! Today I have an easy way to build your child’s self...
Getting Our Kids To Listen To Us
From the “Real Moms of West Michigan” segment on Star 105.7 with Tommy and Brook… Do you feel like your kids don’t listen to you? You...
Are You Trying To Be Super Mom?
From the “Real Moms of West Michigan” segment on Star 105.7 with Tommy and Brook… Are you trying to be super mom? The truth is, we...
I Prefer Nice People
I like nice people. They’re easy to get along with; they don’t stomp on your feelings by calling you a bad mom. They don’t eat your...
Wrapping Up the Five Love Languages
Today we wrap up the series of Real Moms segements on the Five Love Languages of Children. The five basic love languages that the book...
Loving Our Kids The Way They Need Us To
Did you know that every child has a primary language of love? In other words there are certain ways that they will best understand a...
Tips for Teaching Our Kids Honesty
I’m not talking about those times when our little ones asked someone in their 60’s if they have a baby in their tummy. Not good. This is...
Thank You to Lauren’s Birthmom
I don’t know your name or what you look like. I imagine that you saw the tiny disformed face of your new child and it brought you to...
Preventing the Summer Slide
Here is a link to some great age appropriate book suggestions too! And then, call me and we’ll go to the beach and eat ice cream! Click...
It’s here! Summer 2012 Praise and Coffee Magazine
We hope you enjoy it and we’d love it if you share it, tweet it or pin it! #parenting #womensmagazine #womensministry #moms #motherhood...
Help for Moms Who Are Tired of Hearing “I’m Bored!”
Note: A better mother would have craft ideas… It’s summer vacation for most of us and you know what the kids think that means? That mom’s...
A Couple Tips for Moms on this Last Week of School
It’s the last week of school for most moms in West Michigan and I have just a couple ideas for you: 1. First, touch base one last time...