November 13, 2013
by Maralee
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Honesty isn’t always easy. Recently I’ve been trying to teach my kids that if they tell lies, God still knows the truth. I may not be able to always catch them when they lie, but that doesn’t mean they have … Continue reading
November 6, 2013
by Maralee
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Mom sure gets lonely in the bathroom. I can fix that. Make-up is meant to be enjoyed. By eating. A wall really isn’t complete without a Crayola mural or spaghetti handprint. The church nursery is run by monsters who want … Continue reading
November 3, 2013
by Maralee
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Dear Mr. The Hulk, It appears I owe you an apology. You may not remember me, but I first remember you from my childhood. I was the younger sister of two big brothers who enjoyed watching you get REALLY mad … Continue reading
October 31, 2013
by Maralee
Comments Off on Down Syndrome Awareness Month Thoughts (Part 1)
*I have loved a couple great kids who had a Down Syndrome diagnosis. They have a special place in my heart. I’m glad to host Michelle and Amy’s thoughts on parenting a child with Down Syndrome as a way to celebrate Down … Continue reading
September 9, 2013
by Maralee
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The other day a friend started a conversation with me by saying, “Have you ever considered having a ‘Dear Maralee’ column on your blog? Or a special Facebook page? Where people can write in to get your advice on parenting?” … Continue reading
September 6, 2013
by Maralee
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Too busy to read? Here’s this post as it aired on My Bridge Radio: When you’re raising a bunch of kids all at once, sometimes somebody gets lost in the shuffle. My daughter was upset the other day and I … Continue reading
September 4, 2013
by Maralee
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My parents never went to parent/teacher conferences. I always felt a little silly when teachers were handing me my portfolio of work the day after conferences and telling me, “Um, show this to your mom, I guess.” Finally, around the fifth … Continue reading
August 31, 2013
by Maralee
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I never thought we’d be “those people”, but there we were. Our Disney themed t-shirts were packed in our suitcases and safely stowed in our overhead compartments. We never really planned on taking our kids to Disneyland, but when my … Continue reading
August 30, 2013
by Maralee
Comments Off on I say “no” because I love you. . . and I’m lazy
When you’re having to tell your child “no” to something they want, it can be a difficult moment to navigate. I find myself saying the same thing my parents said to me, “We aren’t letting you do this thing because … Continue reading
August 29, 2013
by Maralee
Comments Off on Your Kids Know You (good and bad)
Listen to “A Mother’s Heart for God” as featured on My Bridge Radio: Few people know us as well as our children do. My oldest son Josh had some candy and told my husband, “ Daddy, tonight so you … Continue reading