Mel’s Book Review of Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boysby Stephen James & David Thomas For nine years I raised my two little boys alone as a single mom. I
I recently got a call from an out-of-state newspaper asking to do a phone interview about single mom life and the pandemic. The reporter sounded like he was
Motherhood. Who can begin to put into words all the emotions wrapped up in that role? It’s a wonder we’re not all half-crazy at times. It’s a dichotomy
Mom guilt. Have you ever felt it? If you’re a mom reading this blog, then you likely fall into the 90-percent category of mothers who have admitted to
As a teacher for 24 years, I’ve encountered every kind of parent either sitting across the table from me in parent conferences or calling to discuss their children—both
I heard from a mom last week who told me she was giving up because life’s too hard. I quickly replied, “You can’t give up. Your kids deserve
I approached the building with trepidation, my footsteps feeling heavier moment by moment. Nearby, throngs of people walked in the same direction—smiling, laughing, and interacting with their children.
Have you ever noticed the mother in the Bible story of Jesus feeding the crowd of five thousand with the lunch offered by a little boy? If you
I often get a kick out of going to a baby shower. Aren’t they the best, especially if it’s a first-time mother. She’s totally clueless as to what’s
Four seasons in life create a plethora of emotions for mothers: the day her child is born, the day her child graduates from high school, the day her