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A Father’s Love

by Kay | Dec 12, 2014 | ... on life, Purposeful Parenting

I’m sitting amidst my Christmas cards that were so going to be sent Saturday – as in last Saturday. How could a week have passed?! I sat in the same place yesterday. At my dining room table. Looking at envelopes and cards and various address books – since...

CMO – Chief Mood Officer by Courtney DeFeo

by Kay | Oct 17, 2014 | ...on family, Purposeful Parenting

Y’all remember Courtney DeFeo (Lil’ Light O’Mine) who has been such an encouragement on appreciating and watching out for folks in our lives that sometimes get overlooked or underthanked? Well, she’s just written a book. And I asked her to...

Raised in a Glass Jar by Kathleen Fischer

by Kay | Oct 13, 2014 | Purposeful Parenting

The following reminder is by our dear friend Kathleen Fischer. I hope her words bless you like they did me. When I saw this, it reminded me of something I read last week by Tim Elmore on listening (from Habitudes). He said there are 5 types of bad listening. And,...

A Reminder to Breathe

by Kay | Oct 1, 2014 | ...on family, Purposeful Parenting

Some phases of life are “easier” than others. Right now, we’re in one of those remind-me-to-breathe times. I don’t know why. But in the midst of challenges, I’m always grateful that rarely does everything crumble at the same time. With...

Table Talk: Motivator or Manipulator by Andy Kerckhoff

by Kay | Sep 24, 2014 | Purposeful Parenting

Today’s guest post is by our friend Andy Kerckhoff. He’s a teacher, an author and blogger at growingupwell – and a parent. So he has special insight and wisdom that I always find interesting. I hope you do as well. Check out Andy’s blog or his...

Table Talk: Thankfulness by Jeannie Cunnion

by Kay | Sep 22, 2014 | Purposeful Parenting

So this week, I’m posting guest blogs from some terrific folks that have great things to say. Today’s blog is by my new friend Jeannie Cunnion. I met her through sweet Courtney DeFeo, who has blessed us here at themoatblog before. One super fun thing,...