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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...

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....

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...

Whether or not she was trying to earn His approval, love or just impress everyone; she missed the point and I know that I have too....

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...

From my segment on Star 105.7 with Tommy and Brook… Listen to segment here: Real Moms: Want Smart Kids? We know that the library needs to...

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...

I watched this video this morning and just had to share it. I think this resonates with every one of us. If for no other reason, watch is...

Thank you to so many amazing women (and one man) who grace the pages of this issue! We do not have print subsciptions available yet but...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

I like nice people. They’re easy to get along with; they don’t stomp on your feelings by calling you a bad mom. They don’t eat your...

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...

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...

I’m not talking about those times when our little ones asked someone in their 60’s if they have a baby in their tummy. Not good. This is...

I don’t know your name or what you look like. I imagine that you saw the tiny disformed face of your new child and it brought you to...

Here is a link to some great age appropriate book suggestions too! And then, call me and we’ll go to the beach and eat ice cream! Click...