How true is it that your attitude about life directly affects how stressed you are? Very True. I know from experience, if I decide to have a bad attitude then my day is just one big stressball. However, if I choose to look at things in a good way no matter what comes, I can handle it. Funny how that works huh? Once I heard a story about a pilot. He ...
parenting
Portrait of a Teen Mom Part 2
This is my second interview I had regarding being a teen mom. Again, I have to say both of these women and all the single parents out there have my utmost respect. If you haven't read Kristin's story, check it out here: Portrait of a Teen Mom Part 1 Lisa and I became friends several years ago. We met through our Church and it just goes to show ...
Portrait of a Teen Mom Part 1
With a new season of MTV's Teen Mom 2 starting this week I wanted to speak with two mothers I know who both had children when they were in high school. I do not think that MTV wishes to glamorize teen pregnancy, in fact I think it does help open the door of conversation about sex. However, I know some people watching, young girls in particular, do ...
Foundations- Strong or Weak?
These topics of laying down strong foundations and creating a legacy for our children have been coming up a lot lately. What we teach them, morals, values, religion, relationships, eating habits, etc matters. It sets them up for either failure or success. Are we building a foundation for them that's solid or one that will crack at the slightest ...
Second Time’s the Charm Right?
Your first child is where you make all the "mistakes." You rock them to sleep, don't ween them when you should, you never let them cry..... By the time the second baby comes along you say "I've got this." No more mistakes, this whole parenting thing is under control. Are you guilty of thinking like that? I am. I even have conversations with other ...
