What do your friendships look like? Who are you choosing to be your friends? If your circle of friends consists solely of people who need to be rescued, and individuals who join you in poor-me pity parties, it’s time to expand your circle. Friendships are healthiest...
Peaceful parenting is the natural result of Bonding With Your Child Through Boundaries. Families thrive when children know what to do and parents have systems in place that relieve the need to nag. As parents, we can guide and nurture our children to become skilled in...
As a single mom, how often do you and your family have fun? “I’m taking your sister driving,” I announced to my family one evening. “To get her license she needs to learn to parallel park.” There was a chorus of “I’m coming too,” and six other children in addition to...
Solo parents can raise confident kids, introduce them to God, and live adventurously.
Pam Farrel (raised by a single mom) and PeggySue Wells (a single mom of seven!) offer guidance to single moms (and dads!) as they navigate life with their children. They examine some of the best decisions a single mom can make—things like choosing to thrive, creating a nurturing home, introducing your child to Jesus, and learning to respond to situations in healthy ways. It’s an encouraging conversation for the single parent! (Part 2 of 2)
We’ve heard of soccer moms and stage mothers. I’m a writer who trailers my kids and horses across the nation. My Apple computer, fondly christened MacBeth, is the essential I bring along.