May 28, 2013
by Maralee
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Homeschooling Moms, I know it’s tough to do something outside the norm. I know it’s weird to have people question your life choices or make snarky comments. It’s frustrating when strangers feel compelled to offer their opinion on a decision … Continue reading
May 21, 2013
by Maralee
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I love being a mom, but sometimes I think I’d be much better at it if it weren’t for all these kids. Imagine how clean I could keep the house! I could take all the time I wanted to prepare … Continue reading
March 27, 2013
by Maralee
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No one is a perfect parent. We struggle and strive and want to do right, but so often find ourselves failing. That can leave us in a tricky predicament—when is it necessary to apologize to your kids? The conclusions I … Continue reading
March 23, 2013
by Maralee
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I just ran across another one of those posts telling me to treasure these days and not get so worked up about being a perfect parent. I get it. I really do. I know I have said similar things even … Continue reading
March 9, 2013
by Maralee
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I don’t think apologizing is a concept that comes naturally to any of us. You realize that especially quickly when you’re trying to teach your children about taking responsibility for their actions. In our home, this includes not only apologizing … Continue reading
March 8, 2013
by Maralee
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My mom used to say, “There are no ugly women, just lazy ones.” She said her mom used to say that to her. My mom said a lot of things I didn’t really understand when I was a kid (“If … Continue reading
March 7, 2013
by Maralee
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Foster Moms, you have a hard job. I know you know that. Nobody gets into this thinking it will be simple and easy. We instinctively know it’s going to be a challenge to win the heart of a child who … Continue reading
March 5, 2013
by Maralee
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I am a big believer in the power of second chances. We all make mistakes and it’s so important to allow people to make changes, especially if they didn’t realize they made a wrong choice to begin with. That is … Continue reading
February 27, 2013
by Maralee
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(photos by Rebecca Tredway) A couple months ago during our Sunday church service I was so touched to see my six year-old with his hands raised during worship. I wiped the tear from my eye and then realized he was … Continue reading
February 25, 2013
by Maralee
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On Thursday of last week my son got prescribed an antibiotic for a sinus infection. Four days later my daughter was prescribed an antibiotic for an ear infection. I asked the doctor if the two things were related. She told … Continue reading