I feel like there are things about being a woman, an adult and a mom that I should know, but I don’t. It’s like I missed the day in high school when all of the teachers shared highly classified information …
When a Friend is Going Through a Crisis and There is NOTHING You Can Do
I’ve often heard people describe the strange fog of walking through days after someone they are close to dies. The world seems to go on as normal. People driving in their cars, stopping and filling them with gas and walking …
Cue the Tears
I went to back-to-school night last night and balled my eyes out in the car as I drove home. It was an ugly cry too. I know because I caught a glimpse of myself in the rear view mirror, which …
Inside the Married Man’s Mind
Interested in getting your husband to open up more? Express his feelings? Tell you what he is thinking? In short, communicate better? The key may be to stop talking. We mean it. Let us be clear. Discussing issues is absolutely …
A Man’s Perspective on Bedroom Activities
Hello, Dearest… Mandy brought her husband along to give us the guy perspective on bedroom activities. They talk through the most common sexcuses (you know, reasons to put off sex) and what’s important to guys when it comes to intimacy.
A Simple Formula for Discipline
Q: I’m really struggling because my preschooler doesn’t do what I ask her to do. How can I teach her to listen to me and follow my instructions? A: Life can’t be reduced to a formula — especially in the …
Week 1: The Artist’s Daughter Book Club
The Artist’s Daughter Book Club: Week One Hello, Darling… Welcome friends to the July Book Club for MOPS International. We’re kicking off the MOPS International 2013-14 theme, A Beautiful Mess, Embrace Your Story, by reading together the new theme book …
Home of the Brave
Hello, Dearest… I’ve been thinking a lot about freedom lately amidst the sight of Old Glory fluttering in the breeze, and the sound of fireworks out in the street at night. Sometimes I dwell on the freedom that used to …
Help! My Sex Drive Drove Away!
HELP! My Sex-Drive Drove Away! What happened to the sensual times you used to enjoy with your mate? One of the most common experiences that moms face is the sudden loss of their libido or sex-drive. It not only affects …
Father Factor
The Q: How do my kids’ relationships with their father or another male role model affect how they approach relationships with their parents and others now and in the future? A: It’s almost impossible to overestimate the importance of a …