Gratitude is defined as the quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful. The power of gratitude makes wonders in your own life and the power of Thanksgiving can have a huge effect on the people around you. I believe that children learn what they live and that everyone around them serves as a role model …
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My children’s birthday celebrations are also the celebration of my birth as a mother. I believe parenting is a lifelong journey. The course changes with every day, month, or year that gets added to your children’s lives. The first two weeks before the check-up, the first couple months and vaccines, the first year with feeding, …
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. …
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 …