Preventing the Summer Slide
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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...
How Do I Get My Teen To Talk To Me?
We all want our kids to talk to us right? When they were little we imagined sweet conversations about life, love and how much they...
Tips on Communicating with Teens
One day we’re wrangling preschoolers, tying their shoes and washing syrup out of their hair. Five minutes later they are taller than us...
Moms, Don’t Lose Yourself In Motherhood
Being a mom is loads of fun right? Laundry pun intended. *Insert rolling eyes* Raising our children is one of the best times in our...
Confessions of a Judgmental Mom
I was the mother of three young children in the early 90’s and boy did I have it all figured out. I knew that women should be home and...
Radio, Magazine and Online, a 3 Part-er!
Part 1: It’s Tuesday so that means that it’s time for my “Real Moms of West Michigan” post! And I have to tell you, I phoned this one in,...
One More Spring Break Staycation Idea!
Happy Spring Break!! If you would like to hear the segment, click on my STAR 105.7 page. Last week we talked about stay-cation ideas,...
Spring Break STAYcation Ideas for Moms
It’s that time of year! Spring break is next week! That is really exciting if you are heading off to the Gulf Shores or some place...
How to Help Our Kids Be at the Top of Their Class
Are there any other moms out there besides me that want their child to be at the top of their class? The secret could be READING! Click...
Understanding the Difference Between a Lonely Kid and Loner
Another segment of the Real Moms of West Michigan with Tommy and Brook at STAR 105.7 I was listening to a report about the recent school...
Tips for Busy Moms!
If you’re stopping by because you heard me on STAR 105.7…welcome! Another in the Real Moms of West Michigan series heard Tuesday mornings...
The REAL Moms Series ~ Helping Our Kids Deal with Disappointment
If you’re stopping by because you heard me on STAR 105.7…welcome! Today I want to give REAL moms some tips on helping our kids deal with...
The REAL Moms Series ~ Raising Strong Willed Kids
If you’re stopping by because you heard me on STAR 105.7… WELCOME! Today I thought we’d give a little bit of encouragement to moms with...
Teaching Our Kids to Be Thankful
Yesterday I stopped into Meijer to grab my Thanksgiving dinner. The turkey was pardoned at our house this year, so I picked up ham,...
The Real Moms Series ~ Moms Need a Time Out
If you’re stopping by because you heard me on STAR 105.7… WELCOME! Moms, have you had a time out lately? We need them. Ok, maybe you...
The Real Moms Series ~ Lighten Up!
If you’re stopping by because you heard me on STAR 105.7… WELCOME! Are there any other Moms out there that tends to forget to stop and...
The Real Moms Series ~ Parent/Teacher Conferences
If you’re stopping by because you heard me on STAR 105.7… WELCOME! It’s hard to believe that it’s that time of year again. Didn’t we just...
The Real Moms Series ~ Sibling Rivalry
If you’re stopping by because you heard me on STAR 105.7… WELCOME! Today I thought we’d talk about sibling rivalry, it’s just a fact of...
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