Foster a Love for Church in Your Children

Last weekend, my mom came to visit us from Pittsburgh (a four hour drive). She attempts to see us least twice a month, a testament to what a wonderful mother and grandmother she is to myself and my daughter. We had a great time hanging out, strawberry picking, and laughing way into the late hours…

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Good Manners are a Forgotten Art

As a mom there are some areas I am more flexible and relaxed in, for example bedtime. Mainly because I arrive home from work at 6:00 pm, it is unrealistic for me to put Anya in bed by 7:00 or 7:30. I aim for 8:30 or the latest 9:00 pm. She needs to eat, take…

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We Must Stop the Sexualization of our Little Girls

“Mom, that isn’t sexy,” whined the six year old girl standing near me in the children’s clothing department of a well known retailer’s store. Did this adorable six year old with pony tails, just say the word sexy? Yes, to my unfortunate surprise the word sexy came out of her mouth about a very mini…

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