Reading, Tea, and Blogs

Hello!   I'd wholeheartedly agree that, as parents, we don't know it all. Every day is a lesson, and we take it one step at a time. And we're going to make mistakes as we go.   But it's also true that some things we do or…

Hello! How was your holiday season? Today we're looking at something that might be tricky—allowing our kids to 'help us out.' What can they possibly help out with? Staying out of the way, maybe? Becoming more invisible? As a mom, I understa…

Hello! Today's story is centered on forgiveness, so that's what we'll be talking about in the blog post. We'll look at our role as parents in teaching our children about the gift of forgiveness. Children make mistakes, lots of them. Yes, sometimes…

Eating is one of America’s favorite pastimes. Wherever people gather for whatever reason, there is usually food involved. I’m not surprised about that because eating food serves many purposes: 1. Eating brings pleasure 2. Eating brin…

Volunteering is a form of giving of yourself. Famous men have said that “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” When we give, especially of ourselves without expecting anything in return, we get a great sense of appreciation for ho…

If you were to ask many Americans, “What is the one thing you would like in your life right now?” I would not be surprised if most answered, “I wish I had more PEACE.” But most of them are not quite sure how to acquire this w…

Michelle Obama once said, “Your success will be determined by your own confidence and fortitude.” I have never once heard anyone say that they did not want to be successful. However, we all know that not everyone becomes successful. Why …

Children, nowadays, are being influenced by many factors in our society. Never have kids had such direct access to such a plethora of unfiltered information right at their fingertips. This information has the potential to influence kids for good OR …

Gone are the days of leisurely family dinners together every night or long strolls with Mom, Dad, and kiddos in town. Years ago, it was normal to see families doing these things, but in the fast-paced world that we live in now, that seems to be an a…

Fall is such a wonderful season. Cooler temperatures embrace us, and the leaves on the trees begin to change colors. There's a new energy in the air that is so genuine that you can connect with it. We are often reminded that the season to express gr…