by tmom-dfw26 | Feb 20, 2014 | In My Opinion...
The answer to most of life’s daily challenges used to be duct tape. Now, it’s a Ziploc! I’m being serious! My family has dubbed me “The Ziploc Queen” rightfully so because I am known to pull out a Ziploc in just about any situation for any of a myriad of reasons....
by tmom-dfw26 | Feb 17, 2014 | Parenting a Gifted Child
Slipping and sliding down a slimy slope is simply no surprise when semantics take center stage! So, if the GT (Gifted and Talented) lingo and programs feel like water slipping through your hands, no matter how hard you try to hold it, take courage, that’s how we all...
by tmom-dfw26 | Feb 14, 2014 | Biblical Parenting
Isn’t it interesting how in the English language, we basically have one word to express our deepest emotion: LOVE. We love our spouse. We love our children. We love our pet. We love chocolate turtle fudge. We love the Texas Rangers. We love to sleep in. We love...
by tmom-dfw26 | Feb 11, 2014 | Blended Parenting
You’ve heard it time and time again. Forgive, forget and move on. Easier said than done, my friend, easier said than done. In a divorced or blended family, forgiveness takes on a whole new depth and dimension. We’re not just talking about snapping at someone rudely...
by tmom-dfw26 | Feb 5, 2014 | Recommended Resources
Have you ever been looking through your child’s graded homework or recent report card and wondered if your child is learning all they need to be? I certainly have. I am an advocate of parents staying involved in their children’s education, especially if they are in...
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....
