Have you ever wondered how to get your teens to talk to you? As a mom of four teenagers who are worlds apart in personality, I can tell you that some are easier to talk to than other. But, over the years, I have learned a thing or two about communicating with this quirky alien species. Here are a few of…
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4 Ways to Get Your Teens to Talk to You
How to Live Without Regret
Sometimes, life throws curveballs that cause me to rethink where I am headed. A week and a half ago, one such experience reminded me that tomorrow is never guaranteed and today is an invitation to live without regret. It started out as a typical Saturday – an early workout followed by a trip to the farmer’s market, then back home…
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Dear Friends, You are Enough
I talk about a variety of topics on this blog because I like to explore life from many different angles. Recently, however, I have been thinking about what I would tell you, dear readers and friends, if I could only tell you one thing. The answer came almost instantaneously: You Are Enough – Weaknesses, Imperfections, and All. You see, I…
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The Christmas That Taught Me About Love
I have celebrated many Christmases in my 40 years of life, but none quite as memorable as the Christmas of 1995. Because of the kindness of many, that Christmas morning will forever be etched into my mind. It all began when my Dad lost his job earlier that year. For months, he looked for work and, except for a couple…
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Confessions of a Frustrated Mom
When I entered the waters of motherhood 19 years ago, nobody told me that being a hairstylist would one day be among my job qualifications. Lucky for my girls, I am pretty much inept in the realm of beauty skills, which leads to an abundance of frustrating moments now that they are teenagers. They count their lucky stars every day…
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Dear Mamas of Littles
This picture brings me back a few years; 12, to be exact. Those tired eyes of mine tell a story far deeper than the three days of intense contractions I had just endured on behalf of that sweet baby girl. They tell the story of living nine months with a constant headache that was likely caused by a combination of…
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Why I Believe
If you have been reading my blog for a while, you know a little bit about me. Amongst other things, you know that I have been married to my husband for 20 years. I have five kids who are starting to leave the nest, and I believe in keeping things real. You might know that I once had a week…
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