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“Old School Parenting” on “Motherhood” Radio: Values, Discipline, & Authoritative Style for Modern-Day Families

This week, I had an intriguing discussion on my new radio show, Motherhood, with Dr. Michael Mascolo, professor and author of 8 Keys to Old School Parenting for Modern Day…

Parenting, Loss, & Letting Go as Children (& You) Grow

My oldest child is now officially away at college. After weeks of buying supplies, packing, and trying to teach him all the last minute lessons I could think of, we…

“My Kids are Driving Me Crazy!” (again) Why Parenting is so darn Tough.

I don’t usually post this often–3 times in one week–and I don’t usually hit the keyboard furiously the second I finally get all my kids out the door. But today,…

Parenting Teens: Am I Doing a Good Enough Job?

We officially have four teenaged sons as of this week. We still have two younger daughters, but much of our time and energy lately has been focused on the teens….

Parenting Success Skills: Inspire Kids to “Grow” w/ Family Goal-Setting

No, it’s not usual for me to post three days in a row, but today I simply had to share our New Year’s tradition: family goal-setting. I started doing New…

Parenting Success Skills Top 10: #2 The #1 Rule of Parenting–Consistency

If you ask me, “What is the number one rule of parenting?” I will say, “Consistency.” So, why is it #2 on my Top 10 Parenting Success Skills? Well, as…

Parenting Success Skills Top 10: #1 Do Your Own ‘Work’ First

I’ve always said the number one rule of parenting is consistency. And, I still believe that’s true. But, as important as it is to be consistent, there’s one thing even…

In Praise of Fathers: 10 Research-Based Ways Dads Impact Kids for the Better

I specialize in working with mothers. I also happen to be a mother. But I’ve always held a deep respect for fathers. I am, of course, the daughter of a…

“Mommy Fails” & Mother’s Day: 3 Messages Every Mom Needs to Hear

Why does Mother’s Day always make me think of all I’m not doing right as a Mother? Every year I try to avoid it, but I can’t escape. The images…

Why I Feel Like a Loser Mom, & How I Know I’m Really Not

I won’t lie. It’s been a rough week. A perfect storm of trying to meet a deadline for two book proposals while kids were having all kinds of issues, husband…