Everyday Problems

Want to be a Better Mom? Two Questions to Ask Your Kids

I’m not a believer in New Year’s resolutions. Instead, I think in terms of growth goals. This year, I want to continue fostering intimacy and growth in my relationship with my kids and my husband. Rather than coming up with the growth areas on my own, I decided to do something a little different this year. I asked my family to give me input about my strengths and weaknesses as a mom and … [Read more...] about Want to be a Better Mom? Two Questions to Ask Your Kids

Big Family Gift Overwhelm Solution

Here we are.... a few days before Christmas. The pressure is on to get the gifts on time for Christmas and some folks are living and breathing the coined American idiom, "Shop 'til you drop." Contrary to the common belief that all women love shopping, I don’t. Maybe I am an exception, but I avoid the mall as much as possible. Christmas can be such a hectic time and, for someone like me who … [Read more...] about Big Family Gift Overwhelm Solution

Terrific Christmas Gifts for Ages 1-5 that Grow with Them

Any suggestion on gifts for the kids for Christmas? Every year, I get asked by members of my extended family, “What do your kids want for Christmas?” When I ask my kids, their answers are generally "I don't know," although they have had specific requests like an Elsa doll, Lego, or a ski trip! We don't watch television, so our kids don't know about all the cool toys that are out there for their … [Read more...] about Terrific Christmas Gifts for Ages 1-5 that Grow with Them