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Why I Make Mashed Potatoes
Originally posted January 2012 Want to help your kids stay off drugs and do better in school? Get cooking Momma! Or pay good money to a...
Six Ways To Connect With Our Kids
Taken from my “Real Moms of West Michigan” segment on Star 105.7 every Tuesday at 7:05 AM… We have never had more information about...
Can Time-Outs Hurt Our Kids?
Taken from my weekly segment on Star 105.7 with Tommy and Brook… A key to our children’s security is showing them that they have value....
Helping Our Kids Deal With Separation Anxiety
In the world of winning ball games, honor roll and weather related Facebook status’s many moms are not letting on that there is a deep...
From Angry Moms to Happy Moms ~Part 1
Taken from my segment with Tommy and Brook on Star 105.7. Tuesdays at 7:05 AM. First off let me say, I get it, I understand. I’m with you...
What Do Our Kids Want From Us?
Obviously an endless supply of Sourpatch kids candy, DS games, new bikes and a new iPhone would be top on their list, but apparently our...
Moms, What You Are Doing Matters
Taken from my segment on Star 105.7 in West Michigan with Tommy and Brook… Last week as I spoke to a MOPS group I looked at the tired...
Is Shame Based Punishment Effective?
Taken from my segment on Star 105.7 with Tommy and Brook… Is publicly shaming our children an effective way to bring a positive change...
New Year’s Resolutions for Mom
Taken from the Star 105.7 Real Moms of West Michigan segment: Photo by KarieMurrayPhotography.com It’s a new year and I know that many...
Four Things To Talk to Kids About
Taken from my “Real Moms of West Michigan” segment with Tommy and Brook on Star 105.7… Listen here: Real Moms: Four Things to Talk to...
Christmas Gift Ideas
Taken from my “Real Moms of West Michigan” segment with Tommy and Brook on Star 105.7… I know that you are so organized and probably have...
Could MY Child Be the Bully?
Signs That Indicate Your Child is A Bully from my segment on Star 105.7 with Tommy and Brook. No parent wants to believe that their child...
Signs That Your Child Is Being Bullied
This is taken from my segment on Star 105.7 in West Michigan with Tommy and Brook. I recently read a study that said that 160,000 kids...
Tips On Dealing with Tantrums
We’ve all either seen it or experienced it first hand. The child in the grocery store that does not get what they want and the sirens go...
Simple Tip to Build Our Child’s Self Esteem
Taken from the Real Moms of West Michigan segment on Star 105.7 with Tommy and Brook! Today I have an easy way to build your child’s self...
Best Apps for Moms And A Trip To the Studios
I couldn’t wait to get up to Grand Rapids for Artprize, it’s the largest art competition in the world and it’s only a half hour from my...
Getting Our Kids To Listen To Us
From the “Real Moms of West Michigan” segment on Star 105.7 with Tommy and Brook… Do you feel like your kids don’t listen to you? You...
Are You Trying To Be Super Mom?
From the “Real Moms of West Michigan” segment on Star 105.7 with Tommy and Brook… Are you trying to be super mom? The truth is, we...
Wrapping Up the Five Love Languages
Today we wrap up the series of Real Moms segements on the Five Love Languages of Children. The five basic love languages that the book...
Back to School, Simple Tips for Stress Free Mornings!
Do you hear it, the hallelujah chorus ringing out this morning?? Back to school means that moms can once again go to the grocery store...
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