Don’t allow anyone to tell you that you cannot take a break. Don’t let them make you feel less than for needing to do so. Make the best decision for yourself and your mental health.
Give Yourself a Break and the Grace to Do So!
Category: Family
3 Basic Ways to Manage Your Money and Get Out of Debt
You cannot expect to manage money if you don't have a budget. This process is how you decide where your money goes.
3 Tips on How to Deal With a Toxic Family Member
Always be cordial, but not fake. Give your hellos, hugs, etc., and then keep the party moving.
Parents are their kids BFF, until…
As long as you tell them what they want to hear, it's all good. As soon as you say something they don't like, you are the enemy.
Be sure to give your mom flowers while she’s still here!
If you're blessed like me to still have your mother in your life, every day should be Mother's Day! No, I don't mean you have to buy flowers, candy, or gifts 365 days a year, but you should be showing some type of honor to your mother in some form or fashion.
I once was lost, but now I’m finding my S.E.L.F.I.S.H!
I spent half of my life raising children and supporting my husband while I worked a job that I loathed to help take care of my responsibilities.
Holding your kid through heartache while you’re holding back the “I told you so.”
If you haven't already watched your child go through something serious, think about what that might feel like. Imagine them coming home or calling you with a pressing matter, especially if it's a situation you have discussed over and over with them.
5 Questions to Ask Before Having Children
Guest blog post: While the ‘good cop bad cop’ approach works in interrogations, it isn’t the best approach to use when raising your child. Something I have learned and subscribe to is that both parents need to be in agreement when addressing their children so as to avoid any confusion.
A letter to my sons for the way I chose to raise them
I was a young mom, but I continued a lot of old school practices. I appreciated most of my upbringing, like my family's religious beliefs, morals and values, and overall mannerable way of life.
Sex before marriage, teenage pregnancy, and life afterward
While I will still say that being a teenage mom was not a good idea, I am thankful for everything it taught me.