by tmom-dfw26 | Jan 21, 2014 | Blended Parenting
Through my years of being a custodial step-mom, I have always looked for ways to create a bond with my step-daughter. I am not her biological mom and yet she has lived 85% of her life with me and her father for the last ten years. My heart’s desire is for her “enjoy”...
by tmom-dfw26 | Jan 9, 2014 | Blended Parenting
If I had a dollar for every article I’ve read about a blended family parent complaining about how “the Ex” doesn’t keep up with their kids’ stuff, I’d have a well-padded nest egg! I understand this issue first hand and Technology Man and I found a simple solution. The...
by tmom-dfw26 | Jan 3, 2014 | Technology Man
Whenever Technology Man has been in a focused hours-long bout of coding or remittance presentations or is avoiding starting a new task or simply trying to draw a response out of the teenager in the house, he can be heard saying, “Girl You Know It’s True.” Followed by...
by tmom-dfw26 | Dec 28, 2013 | Parenting a Gifted Child
Welcome back. You’re joining me in a five part series titled Initiation into Giftedness. Part one, The Gifted Have Character, explored characteristics of gifted kids. Part two, To Test or Not to Test: 5 Questions to Consider, explored reasons to test your gifted...
by tmom-dfw26 | Dec 25, 2013 | Stay at Home Mom
Merry Christmas! The presents have been selectively bought and beautifully wrapped for family and friends. The cookies baked, the cards mailed and the meal planned. The outfits coordinated and the cameras fully charged. The children tucked in bed quite unwillingly....
