I Am Just Trying to Matter - A Volunteer's Tale At the 2006 Academy Awards, the always-gracious Reese Witherspoon ended her eloquent speech with a quote she attributed to the late June Carter-Cash. When folk would ask Ms. Carter-Cash how she was doing, she would … [Read more...] about School Volunteer
Saying NO To Your Child
If You Say “NO” Will Your Child Still Like You? A child rarely dislikes a parent for the "no" they say, or the food they serve, or the rules they make. If your child does not like you (really and truly does not like you), it is probably because you don't like … [Read more...] about Saying NO To Your Child
Siblings as Friends
I asked my eldest recently why she and her sister were such good friends. Her first remark right out of the gate was "you made us". " O.K., "make" is pretty harsh, but you did set the stage. You told us we had to be nice to each other. We just ended up liking each … [Read more...] about Siblings as Friends
Two Income Family Compromise
When both parents work, compromise has to take place, in order to have life and family balance. Prior to having children, I worked in the airline industry, and retail clothing industry, while attending college. Today, I am a stay at home mom. I have worked over the years, but … [Read more...] about Two Income Family Compromise
Working Mothers – Choose NO! on Guilt !
If You Choose To Work, Do Not Choose Guilt Have you ever noticed how very fashionable it is for celebrities to talk about the tremendous guilt they feel as working mothers? Why? Who does that serve? Certainly not the children. Most über celebrities could retire … [Read more...] about Working Mothers – Choose NO! on Guilt !