In my hometown, when I was growing up, the carnival came once a year. It was quite an event I was terrified of roller coasters and completely scared of heights. One time, a relative of mine pretty much forced me to get on the Ferris wheel. I screamed so hard they had to stop it. …
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I am known to be the super strict mommy. I have truly worked very hard to raise my daughters in a health-conscious home. I wasn’t always health-conscious. My mom will tell you I was the most difficult child to feed…make that TRY to feed. When I hit about 14, I made up for it. My …
One morning, we were headed out the door for Church activity and I thought I heard some rain. I said “uh-oh, it sounds like rain” and Elisha echoed “uh-oh”. Elyssa, with her usual sassy-ness said: “It doesn’t matter, we have an umbrella!”. It made me reflect upon the confidence that comes with preparation. True, a …
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and to start the month, my daughters and I were part of a local Dallas event titled “Bully Free Future Youth Summit” (BFF). This anti-bullying event was sponsored by the City of Dallas, the Dallas Police Department, Belinda Ramsey (Miss Texas 2010 and operator of MOB – Moms Opposing Bullies), and many more! Bullying is …
My parents “accidentally” introduced me to Dale Carnegie when I was about 9. “How to Win Friends and Influence People” is a true classic. The personal development books I read really impacted my young mind, reinforcing my drive and purposeful ambition. I recently came across a quote by Dale Carnegie that I decided to share …
My pregnancies were probably the best times of my life. I felt empowered, I felt beautiful, excited with anticipation and confidence that I was in for a motherhood treat! I touched my belly constantly and I spoke to my creation inside, letting them know I loved them. When Elisha was born, I could not stop …
The poem “Children Learn What They Live” by Dorothy Law Nolte, is a wonderful roadmap to raising positive, happy, and successful children. The list touches on some of the values contained in my upcoming book “The Mom Principles”. Dorothy and I were probably separated at birth 😀 … Enjoy it! Children Learn What They Live “If a child lives with criticism, (s)he …
This poem is short but totally insightful: “I have wept in the nightFor the shortness of sightThat to somebody’s need made me blind;But I never have yetFelt a tinge of regretFor being a little too kind” There is no such thing as being too kind, not even a little too kind. Kindness is truly the …
…to succeed in school. Reading is also the key to succeed in life. It helps strengthen and encourage growing our children’s minds, fosters positive values and builds character. I’d like to know what books you recommend reading to kids. Do you have some good ideas and titles to share?
I love this story…I guarantee YOU will, too! “Grandma, some ninety-plus years, sat feebly on the patio bench. She didn’t move, just sat with her head down staring at her hands. When I sat down beside her she didn’t acknowledge my presence and the longer I sat I wondered if she was okay. Finally, not …