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...
Father’s Day can be awkward. Stats tell us that one in four homes is single-parent-led, and those are primarily single moms. That's a lot of women and kids with an empty place where a dad is designed to be. “Writing a book to benefit others seemed as if I was digging...
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.