by Robin | Dec 26, 2013 | Christmas, Parenting, Personal
It’s different now. Christmas. It’s different. This celebration of a baby king that culminates in a wrapping paper frenzy and tissue paper flurry on Christmas morning has changed with the times. The times are my children–taller than me and...
by Robin | Nov 23, 2013 | Parenting
Once your children start leaving for college, the significance of holidays is magnified: they’re some of the few times you can count on having everyone around your table. For me, now with two in college, I’m counting down the days for their Thanksgiving...
by Robin | Nov 19, 2013 | Family, Parenting, Teens & Tweens
One of my most popular posts of all time is my graduation gift ideas post; it’s a carefully curated list enthusiastically approved and eagerly endorsed by my children and their friends. My niece said, “It’s a great list, Aunt Robin–I...
by Robin | Sep 1, 2013 | (in)courage, Faith, Parenting, Teens & Tweens
And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. ~ Luke 15:20b NLT For as long as I can remember, I’ve butchered song lyrics. In Manfred Mann’s Earth Band’s...
by Robin | Aug 6, 2013 | 31 Days of Parenting Teens & Tweens, Family, Marriage, Parenting, Teens & Tweens
You should not…cannot…m u s t not think porn doesn't affect you or your family. If you think your husband wouldn't look at porn under the "right" circumstances, you're deluding yourself. If you think your children aren't...
by Robin | Jul 29, 2013 | (in)courage, Kids, Mom stuff, Parenting, Teens & Tweens
One of my goals as a mom has been to cultivate an atmosphere where my kids can tell me anything. While I'm sure there are a few things they've chosen not to share, I'm thankful when they tell me Hard Things–about stupid decisions (yes,...