by Robin | May 29, 2010 | Advice, Encouragement, Family, Mom stuff, Parenting, Personal
If you've read my blog for any length of time, you know I'm a mom of three teens who loves them fiercely and intentionally. I'm heartened they're turning out to be lovely human beings who most any adult wouldn't mind having around, and...
by Robin | May 1, 2010 | Family, Kids, Mom stuff, Parenting
My daughter, 17, suffers the occasional unsightly blemish. It's a common indignity most kids her age are facing, have faced or will face and I'd say she falls into the "lucky" category because of the operative word "occasional" in the first...
by Robin | Apr 17, 2010 | (in)courage, Faith, Family, Parenting, Personal
To the unacquainted, it seemed like an innocent enough question: "Mom, have you heard of 'kisses from Katie'?" But I saw something–her eyes danced, a fleeting twirl of mystery and expectation and satisfaction; she was already...
by Robin | Apr 15, 2010 | Advice, Family, Mom stuff, Parenting
Your children need your presence more than your presents.~Jesse Jackson You will always be your child's favorite toy.~Vicki Lansky, Trouble-Free Travel with Children Kids spell love T-I-M-E.~John Crudele Today I had a phone conversation with one of my...
by Robin | Apr 9, 2010 | Advice, Kids, Parenting
When I was contacted by GoodNites to partner with them to introduce Bedtime Theater and encourage participation in writing "Iggy's Next Adventure", I was reluctant to sign on since I haven't personally dealt with bedwetting. But...
by Robin | Mar 13, 2010 | Family, Funny Stuff!, Humor, Kids, Mom stuff, Parenting, Personal
Giving birth to two sons was tantamount to delivering comedians. Both boys live for the laughs. Victory is particularly delicious when I'm rolling on the floor or tears sprinkle my giggles. Those are their proudest moments.Perhaps the funniest...