Perhaps you are caring for an aging or ill spouse, and this leaves you isolated. Maybe you have a special needs child and few of your friends Continue Reading
When Our So-Much-Less-Than-Good-Enough Is Radically Inspiring
So We Did This Thing. I did this thing. My family did this thing. This group of people, we did this thing. God did this thing, truly. This Continue Reading
Why We Don’t “Forget” Who Is Adopted
Lately I've read of several different families who, like our family, have both biological children and adopted children. These families struggle with Continue Reading
A True Sign of Character
When a person is able to go through great personal loss yet retain his or her sense of humor, to me that shows great character -- and Continue Reading
I Don’t Love You
I Don't Love You "I love my brother," Zack tells me. "Awe, that's wonderful, honey." "He shares his Legos with me. I love him. I don't love Continue Reading
Our First (Mostly) Clean Eating Thanksgiving
Would a family who is used to eating processed foods enjoy a Clean Eating Thanksgiving? Our family has embarked on a new clean eating lifestyle over Continue Reading
Thankfully Thankful on Thanksgiving
by Jeff Marshall Happy Black Friday! Today I offer an abbreviated but still heartfelt Fun Friday Blog for your (hopeful) enjoyment and Continue Reading
How to Motivate a Family to Fitness
How to motivate a family to fitness? Our family is working on healthy eating and fitness goals. Let's just say it's not been all sunshine and roses. Continue Reading
“Mom, Do I Have Special Needs?”
How do we talk to our children about their special needs? How do we talk to our children about their special needs? At what age should we share what Continue Reading
What Piano Teachers Wish Parents Knew (podcast)
Do your children take piano lessons, or will they be taking lessons in the future? In this podcast, Jeff Marshall, who has been teaching piano lessons Continue Reading
A Healthy, Realistic Family Eating Plan
"Does your family follow a healthy eating plan, too?" This question is often asked during the Q&A time when I speak to groups about my weight Continue Reading
Why My Son Does Not Have an iPhone
My First Grade Son Does Not Have an iPhone, or any phone at all. Nor does my Fifth Grade son. My first grade son does not have an iPhone because it Continue Reading
