Children

Preparing to Meet Miss Right: My Comprehensive Plan for Making a Good First Impression

I wouldn’t go to this much trouble for just anybody. Continue Reading...

Taking a Bow, But Not the Blame: The Art of Grabbing Credit and Dodging Responsibility

I taught my kids everything they know, unless they do something stupid. Then it’s someone else’s fault! Continue Reading...

Well Shut My Mouth!: A Mother’s Secret Recipe for Keeping Quiet

When it comes to motherly advice, sometimes the best thing to say is nothing at all! Continue Reading...

He Didn’t Get That From Me!: Healthy Eating and Other Ridiculous Ideas

I did my best to raise him right, but my son became a health nut anyway! Continue Reading...

Trusting Your Instincts: It's Easy, Once You Get the Hang of It!

Don't tell the publishing industry I said this, but you really don't need a parenting book to tell you how to raise your kids. All you need is a little common sense. Continue Reading...

It Takes a Worried Mom to Sing a Worried Song: Don't Worry About a Thing...I'm Doing Plenty of That For Both of Us!

Whover said "Don't sweat the small stuff" must not have been a mom. Sweating the small stuff (and the medium stuff and the big stuff and the REALLY big stuff) is part of our job description! Continue Reading...

Here Comes the Mother of the Bride: Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?

When my daughter got engaged I was determined not to butt in and run the whole wedding. I mean, you just hear awful horror stories about Moms like that. Continue Reading...