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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...

Lauren (3rd grade) and I are reading about Anne Frank during homeschool. I love this quote: A giving heart is filled with joy and...

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...

Excerpt from our online study: Becoming Me Through Him Perfectionism. I spent a lot of years wanting to look like I had it all together...

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed its’ the only thing that ever has.”...

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… Listen here: Real Moms: Four Things to Talk to...

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...

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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...

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...