Have you ever had so much drama start your day that you just wanted to crawl under the covers and go back to sleep? I had one such memorable morning about two years ago: I wake up excited because no one else is stirring yet, which means I might actually get in some quiet time.…
I am famous for looking around at my house where the laundry is piling up, the dishwasher is full and the counter is overflowing with more dirty dishes ready to go in, and piles of dog hair blowing around like debris in the desert like in some old Country movie, feeling as though my…
One of our Community Moms has asked for help from our Writing Team about finances. We have two writers who who will be sharing their thoughts with us today. My husband and I are currently struggling with finances. It’s obvious the healthcare system has changed since I have had my last baby. It’s not extreme…
Math doesn’t have to be complicated. Just add or subtract two numbers and write the answer down. First and second graders have a short attention span. God gave us fingers and toes for counting. I still use mine from time to time. They need to spend more time jumping around and playing. …
I can admit it- I am a fixer… I don’t like to feel pain and I don’t like anyone around me to feel pain, discomfort, anxiety, sadness, feeling left out, etc… I’ve always been like this- even as a child…I am quick to react when there is pain- I am not one to let it…
Her bedtime ritual has become quite treasured. Each night she chooses the book we will read together before lights go out and the dreams begin dancing in her head. This night she had chosen a book about a penguin who wanted to fly. The poor little penguin! Try as he may, he just couldn’t get…
There is so much more to learning then flash cards, educational videos and worksheets. Nothing is wrong with these tools except the fact that children were designed to explore and experiment. That’s a bit hard to do if kids are asked to sit in chairs and be indoors for hours upon hours everyday.…
Jealousy is something that we all face from time to time. One of our Moms from our Community has been brave enough to share her struggle with us. I’m sure we all can relate. Today four of our ongoing Community Writers have responded to this struggle with empathy and encouragement. Thank you for being…
Just recently a Mom asked our Community Writing Group to help her out with a personal struggle she is having with her sisters. We have asked to help us out. Thank you for joining us today! Struggle “I’m very close to my sisters and recently they’ve been going through a number of…
We heard a voice of a child inside and so we knocked a couple of more times. Finally a lady with dirty hair and a filthy shirt opens the door. I smelled something rotten. I thought for sure I was going to pass out. As we walked in her apartment trash was everywhere and her…
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