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Building Character

Life Skills for Children

“It is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves that will make them successful human beings.” —Ann Landers

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Building Character

ONE Question

I ask one question every year that gives me so much power as a mom. I wonder what it could do for you. Years ago I had an

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Emotional Wellness

When Conflict Is Constant

“I just don’t know what to do,” my friend said through tears as she showed me her text messages. She had messaged her ex-husband to tell him that

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Holidays

A Proud American

“I’m a history buff. I love studying the founding of our country. Through genealogy research I’ve discovered that my ancestors were part of the first colonists. Red, white,

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Legacy of Faith

ONE Statement

In my last blog, we processed the power of one safe adult. Now let’s look at a powerful statement that might change the way you parent.  Have you

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Motherhood

Imitating Christ

“Mom, it’s happening again! She’s just doing everything I do,” my middle daughter said with a look of frustration in her eyes. Her younger sister was picking out

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Building Character

Watchman

As we began the process of creating Arise Single Moms twenty-two years ago, it involved many facets—from completing tons of paperwork, to forming a board of directors, to

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Life Lessons

ONE Stable Adult

In March 2015, Harvard released a study saying that every child who winds up doing well has had at least one stable and committed relationship with a supportive

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Building Character

Not My Dog

Sometimes we’re experts at getting all up in other people’s business. We believe we know better, or that our advice is what they need. Everything from how to

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