Whom should you love more: your spouse or your kids?

Whom should you love more: your spouse or your kids?

 Articles This is less controversial than it sounds! A while ago, my husband brought up an interesting question: should you love your spouse more than your kids, or vice versa?  After a bit of discussion, we agreed – spouses should love each other more...
Loving the difficult child

Loving the difficult child

 Articles There are times when it can be a real challenge. Once in a while, one of my kids fall into a funk, a period of negativity and difficult behavior which makes parenting a real challenge. When this happens, not only do I feel sorrow for my child, but I...
“Just” a stay-at-home mum

“Just” a stay-at-home mum

 Articles I can think of better prefixes for ‘stay-at-home mum’ An article on the Huffington Post yesterday made an excellent point – so many fulltime mothers tend to introduce themselves as “just a stay-at-home mum.” Just. Just. Could there be a...
I’m a parent, therefore I am: thoughts on the value of caregiving

I’m a parent, therefore I am: thoughts on the value of caregiving

 Articles Woman thinker. Stanley Zimner/Flickr  Cartesian-inspired reflections after 16 years as a stay-at-home mom. I’ve had a rather major life change recently. My youngest child has started school. Thus, for the first time in 16-and-a-half years, I do not...
Character Building: A Guide for Parents and Teachers

Character Building: A Guide for Parents and Teachers

 Books Character Building: A Guide for Parents and Teachers An experienced parent and teacher gives practical direction on how to teach children of all ages the human virtues: generosity, fortitude, optimism, perseverance, orderliness, responsibility, respect for...
Upbringing: A Discussion Handbook for Parents of Young Children

Upbringing: A Discussion Handbook for Parents of Young Children

Books Upbringing: A Discussion Handbook for Parents of Young Children Jim Stenson says that there’s no magic formula that will turn you into a good parent, but that you can learn from other parents – and avoid many pitfalls by planning ahead for parental challenges...