April 24, 2018
by Maralee
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Dear Mom, I read Molly Ringwald’s thoughts about “The Breakfast Club” all these years after those John Hughes movies made her a star. Something about what she was expressing sounded familiar. It sounded like something you would say. She talked … Continue reading
August 3, 2017
by Maralee
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Remember that moment when you were sitting in class and the fire alarm went off? You’d have a brief second of panic, then remember to get up and follow your class out to your designated spot. You never knew if … Continue reading
June 23, 2017
by Maralee
Comments Off on For The People Looking for Porn and Finding My Blog
Hey There, I’m guessing you’re as surprised to find yourself here as I’m surprised to have you here. I didn’t realize because of the content of my site, at some point people looking for porn would find my blog instead. … Continue reading
May 9, 2017
by Maralee
Comments Off on Book Review: Good Pictures, Bad Pictures Jr.
I have previously written a review of the book “Good Pictures, Bad Pictures” and was thrilled when I saw they now have book geared toward younger kids. This series of books has been a huge help for our family in creating the … Continue reading
April 20, 2017
by Maralee
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If you are even just a casual reader of this blog, you know I am a strong advocate of having “The Talk” early and often with your kids. I know some parents are uncomfortable with that philosophy and I have … Continue reading
March 30, 2017
by Maralee
Comments Off on A Form Letter for Moms Who Aren’t Giving Their Kids Phones Yet
Dear _______, After much consideration, I have decided that you are not yet ready for the responsibility of owning your own phone. It would be easy for me to just tell you “because I said so” when you ask me … Continue reading
November 4, 2016
by Maralee
Comments Off on The 5 Unhelpful Ways we Talk about Porn
I strongly believe as parents we need to be talking to our kids about porn. I also believe as spouses we need to be having conversations about porn. I even think that friends should be talking about it. For too … Continue reading
September 1, 2016
by Maralee
Comments Off on How I’m Trying NOT to Raise a Brock Turner by Talking to My Kids about Porn
A man was found guilty of raping an unconscious woman. He received an unbelievably light sentence and then only served half of it. And we were all appalled. This is as it should be! This sentence (that seemed to be … Continue reading
February 21, 2016
by Maralee
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It’s okay to laugh. I’m used to it. Come join the fun as it happens on Facebook or Twitter. Joel (3) at church this morning: Mom! I see the T! You know! The cross. How Jesus died for his cross. … Continue reading
January 1, 2016
by Maralee
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In case you missed anything, I’ve compiled my favorite 15 posts of the year. Thanks for reading and being part of the community here! Thinking About Having Another Baby? Don’t: We have had six children not just because we really … Continue reading