This is the 4th in the series, "Should We Help Our Adult Children?" If you have not read 1-3, go do that now. #1 in This Series #2 in This Series #3 in This Series #4 in This Series (you are here) If you have, and are not sure still if you can help, even though everything looks kosher, then start out by helping them on a small scale. Lend them a few dollars to get by and see if they pay you back. Give them a ride and see … [Read more...]
Should We Help Our Adult Children? (2) Parenting Tip #44
This is the 2nd in a series, "Should We Help Our Adult Children?" If you can answer all of the questions from yesterday, “Yes,” then it’s looking good for you to step out and help your adult child that is on SHAKY GROUND. Now let’s break it down. Is your SHAKY GROUND adult child really on the right road? One of my Love My DIY Home subscribers sent me this quote: “If someone shows you who they are, believe them.” Too often … [Read more...]
Should We Help Our Adult Children? Parenting Tip #44
It's been a while since I've posted here on Mom of Many because I've been busy putting together my DIY program. But I'm back today with the first in a series - it started out to be a simple set of tips and morphed into a full-blown series because there was so much to say. Have you ever wondered... How do I tell them “No,” when I can’t help? Am I obligated to help every time they ask? What do I do when I have a demanding or whiny … [Read more...]
Calling Protective Services? A Message to the Concerned Onlooker
I just read an article about a mom who left her 4 year old son in the car for a couple of minutes to run into the store. Read the article here. She is a good mom, cares for her child, works hard, is faithful and loving. She did what her mom did with her back when she was little. She did what she thought was best in the moment. While she was in the store an onlooker called the police and took a picture of her son sitting in the car alone. … [Read more...]
Should We Help Our Adult Children? (3) Parenting Tip #44
This is #3 in the Series, "Should we Help our Adult Children?" Read #1 and #2 first, please. #1 in This Series #2 in This Series Yesterday I left off with: "There was one defining moment that set my course for the rest of our parenting for when they were all adults." Let me tell you about that moment. When our older kids were in college, they all came home from college for Easter one year and I found myself falling into the … [Read more...]
Stop Apologizing! Parenting Tip #42
True Story... Years ago we saw a rash of food theft in our home. We limited the sugar many of our kids consumed because of their sensitivity, though occasionally we would reintroduce it into their diets to test it out. Within two weeks we'd see such a negative change in their behavior that we'd withdraw it again. There were some who would sneak whatever they could find when my back was turned - a mom has got to use the bathroom … [Read more...]
Do You Have the Urge to Purge? The M.O.M.s March Challenge!
A few months ago we had a church Urge to Purge FREE garage sale. We all brought in stuff we didn't want and everyone took home what they wanted from others' donations - leftovers were donated to a local charity. It felt so good to get rid of stuff - and share with our church friends at the same time. It was such a success that this month I'm challenging you to purge! Spring is around the corner and it's a great time to get rid of … [Read more...]
MOMentum Challenge Calendar
Let's keep the MOMentum going with a February challenge. Just click on the picture below to download it, print it, and then post it where you can see it. At the end of the month those in our Facebook M.O.M.s group who have accomplished each challenge, will have their name entered into a drawing for a prize - TBA! I benefited so much last month that I just had to do another one! If you are not yet in our FB M.O.M.s group, you will get an … [Read more...]
Do you stress over your “TO DO LIST”? Parenting Tip #39
TO DO LISTs Only Grow Wash the clothes, sweep the floor, change the bedding, do the dishes, and on and on. Moms are probably the busiest people in the world, and the most under appreciated. Unless you're a mom, you have no clue. Seriously. Even after all the kids leave the nest, Momhood doesn't end. Though our nest is empty, I still interact with my kids. Being a mom cannot be described as a full-time job. It doesn't end at 5:00pm nor does … [Read more...]
Got Bible? Parenting Tip #38
I Don't Have Time for Devotions! I promise, this is practical. It's not a sermon. It's not a brow beating. If anyone knows how hard it is to be consistently in the Word, it's me. I've struggled all my life to be consistent. Too often we think we have to do things in a traditional way - but forget we have liberty. Not liberty to sin but liberty to obey God and His leading how we see fit and how He directs us. What? We have freedom to … [Read more...]
