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How to Find Good Relationship Advice

Not all relationship advice is good for you.

You want to have good relationships. You want a healthy marriage AND you want to be a great parent, a wonderful friend, fiancé, or co-worker. But relationships are sometimes complex. They aren’t always easy. Issues arise. And if you’re like me, you could just use some help sometimes. The internet gives us ENDLESS information on…

What to Do if Your Teen is Sexting

Knowing and understanding certain things about your teen can help you make a plan.

(Part 2) – Check out Part 1, How to Talk to Your Teen About Sexting In part one, we talked about giving your child a smartphone and what they need to know about sexting to protect themselves. Now, regardless of how you found out, you know your teenage son or daughter is sexting. Step #1,…

Mom, Here are 5 Ways to Process Being Called a “Superhero” When You Don’t Feel Like One

You are special and exactly who your family needs.

My sons and I were in a large department store together. The boys were 9, 4, and 1 at the time. While we were in the car, I restated the “how to act in public” rules: Don’t look at anything, ask for anything, or touch anything! I get them into the store. The little one…