The Real Deal

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...

What Forgiveness is Not

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...

What Your Student Needs to Know

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...

The Power of a Picture

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”...

Oh No, the Stuff Doesn’t Go

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...

Girl You Know It’s True

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...

Eek Gads! Not a Test!

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...

Here with Us by Joy Williams

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....

That’s What I Used to Think

We remember the birth of Jesus, the Christ. Christmas is originally about Jesus, right? Stories of old, prophecies throughout the Bible, giving witness to who Jesus really is. Yet, we each have to make a personal decision. Walk away, let Him save others or invite Him...