On the outside a pre-teen boy can look quite dreamy, handsome, and with a girl doing everything to get his attention. Unfortunately, this may be the furthest thing from his mind because flirting back is not how this child thinks – he is a child with autism. (Due to him being diagnosed as having mild autism, most people at first…
Category: Parenting
Just ask…child’s prayer
Do you ever have one of those moments where you can barely refrain from getting up and doing “a happy dance”? Well, mine came last night and yes, more tears came, but these were tears of utter joy and gratefulness. My daughter, Mia Faith, and I sat down to review her graded papers (the first ones since school started) and…
3 simple rules for raising children…
Well, we all know raising children is anything but simple! But it is always nice to share very practical tips with other Mom’s and anyone wanting to be a Mom one day. I heard these 3 simple rules from a pastor I listen to on the radio while driving for work. I call them “the 3 L’s”: Life- Be fair…
Liar, liar…pants on fire
Wow, we all have witnessed the consequences of lying this week in the media which started with a fabricated story from an Olympic gold medalist in swimming. Sadly, one lie turned into another lie and maybe since he was getting attention, (not like he is needing anymore) the temptation to not only continue lying, but get juicier with the lies…
“Mom, I don’t have any friends”…
My son and I were coming home last week from taking my daughter, his sister, to tumbling. He became quiet as he sat across from me in the front seat and it was like Jesus whispered to me, “Ask him if everything is ok,” and so I did. I couldn’t have braced myself for what was to come next. Kindly,…
Greatest congregation…our children
When we hear the word “congregation” we immediately think of people gathering for a religious service. What if we thought of the word “congregation” in a new way? Our greatest congregation should be our children. How much time do we spend with them listening to some story about “nothing”; however, it is a story that matters to your child? Are…
Did you get an invitation?
As the events unfold in our country today, are you full of anger, resentment, rage, confusion, sarcasm, hostility, prejudice, bitterness, irritated, envy, and well, too many more to name? Well, if so, you must have received your invitation to join Satan as he celebrates the accomplishments he has set forth to achieve. He is planning a big party and if…
And who you are when everyone is watching…
You know we have all heard the term, “Character is who you are when no one is watching.” Well, I also believe and used it as a teachable moment for my daughter last night as I said watching the end of the NBA playoffs…yes, this Mom LOVES NBA basketball. I said, “Now that is true manly character.” She asked, “What…
I want to be famous…
My son and I were riding along in the car the other day, when all of a sudden he blurted out, “I want to be famous.” I smiled and then decided to use this as a teachable moment. I replied, “Well, you know what?” He looked at me and reminded me, “Mom you are not supposed to say what” Gosh…
Honey, can we sit down and…
Have you ever said to your spouse or kids, “Honey can we sit down and listen to each other?” Or are we used to saying, “Honey can we sit down and talk?” Ouch! We are made up of a society who wants to have the last word and social media is proof of this very thing. How much more value…
mom2mykidsblog 