When I first found out I was pregnant, I did not yet know that I was going to be a stay-at-home mom. I taught at an elementary school, and my co-workers quickly warned me that I better start looking for childcare immediately. They explained to me about the waiting list at the good places and…
Lately, I’ve been reading a lot about how mothers want their children to remember them. I’ve read a lot of answers people gave when asked: How did your parents show love? Of course, I then started to consider how I want Jock and Luke to remember me. Not that I hadn’t thought of it before,…
Have you heard talk of your child’s prefrontal cortex area of the brain? Maybe you have. Maybe you haven’t, but I’m willing to bet, your child’s prefrontal cortex development has played a role in some of your frustrations. Have you wished you didn’t have to repeat yourself so often to your children? Has your child ever…
Do you ever wonder why your child doesn’t listen to your instructions? What if I told you it is possible for them to listen the first time you speak. It is possible for you to build a strong bond with your child. Connecting with your child has to be a priority. Your children, like adults, don’t care…
Have you ever had to leave your child while they were crying and hollering, “Mama or Dada”, arms straight out towards you? Are you overcome by guilt as you walk away knowing your child is in distress? This has got to be one of the hardest things for parents to go through. Know that you…
My Roots in Spanking Spanking has always been something that I accepted as a way to raise a kid because that’s what the people I grew up around did. It’s just the way it was. My aunts and uncles spanked our cousins. The public school I attended gave “pops”. Most people in our community thought nothing…
What does it mean to be advocating for your child at school? You do not have to be in defense mode to be considered advocating. Remember being your child’s advocate means being their supporter, true believer, cheerleader, encourager, and fellow traveler. There does not have to be a negative situation in order for you to be their…
Do you enjoy seeing your child throw their head back and let out a deep belly contagious laugh? Wouldn’t it be great if you could get your child to laugh as often as you wanted them to? I’ll show you ways to make your kids laugh, so you can connect with them and make wonderful…
Have you experienced a child who is whining that their legs hurt? Does your child wake you in the night crying and holding their chins? Has your child cried while holding their legs? You ask questions about what happened or what hurts, but they have little of an answer for you? Chances are it’s growing pains. We have experienced…
I rarely watch TV except for football. No news- nothing. I really wouldn’t care if we didn’t have a TV. Every once in a few years, an emergency situation occurs. I am glued to the TV for around 3 days. For example, the fall of the Aggie Bonfire was on my screen until I needed counseling. I…
