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Say it Ain’t So

by Kay | Mar 5, 2012 | Uncategorized

We’ve seen it on the playground. We’ve seen it in the classroom. We’ve seen it on the soccer field. We’ve seen it … well, okay, almost everywhere we can find a parent. But on college campuses?! In the workplace?! What’s next??!...

The Wild Ride

by Kay | Feb 27, 2012 | Uncategorized

Parenting teens (especially those of the female persuasion), some days, okay – maybe most days – often takes on many the characteristics of an amusement park roller coaster ride. It starts with the ascent, the early morning attempt to raise a teen from coma-like...

Command Central

by Kay | Feb 15, 2012 | Uncategorized

Today’s guest blog is by my friend Katie Feurst. She loves her kids well. When she told me about this story a few weeks ago, I asked her to share it with everyone. In the heat of a morning moment, she realized that it’s not only about teaching kids the...

Angry Dad’s Reaction to Daughter’s Facebook Post

by Kay | Feb 13, 2012 | Uncategorized

Okay, so I can’t stop myself for sharing this video, mostly because it has gone viral (over 20 million hits). Clearly this frustrated dad hits a nerve with lots of folks. He takes a stand and points out the audacity of his daughter’s entitled attitude in...

Table Talk – Sibling Rivalry (Part 2) by Jody Capehart

by Kay | Feb 1, 2012 | Uncategorized

Today’s Table Talk is by our friend Jody Capehart. This is a wonderful continuation to her post last week (click here to read: Sibling Rivalry – Part 1). In today’s post, Jody gives us tips on how to handle the inevitable issues for families of...

Table Talk – Sibling Rivalry (Part 1) by Jody Capehart

by Kay | Jan 25, 2012 | Uncategorized

Today’s Table Talk is by our friend Jody Capehart. She is so sweet to address an issue that more than one MOAT has raised in hopes of gaining some insight from our wise advisers. Today’s installment is Part 1 where Jody addresses the...