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Table Talk: Real Labor by Marci Seither

by Kay | Apr 30, 2014 | Uncategorized

One of the of the most fun things about having a blog is meeting some amazing people who have lots of great advice and insight – then inviting them to guest blog. I was introduced to Marci Seither by Rachel McPherson who is helping Marci get the word out on her...

Table Talk – Happy

by Kay | Apr 17, 2014 | Uncategorized

Happiness rocks. And there’s a song rocking it around the globe, making people smile. I love it … and so does it’s writer. Here are a couple reasons why 1) Pharrell Williams has touched on part of the secret to real success – genuine, humble...

“Speak Softly … & less”, Plus 8 other Tips for Talking to Teens

by Kay | Apr 2, 2014 | ... on life, Laughter, Purposeful Parenting, Uncategorized

“How was lunch?” I ask, venturing into conversation with one of my teens who isn’t much into conversing with parents these days. He had just come from lunch with one of his professors… a Saturday lunch. “Fine.” “What did you...

When Headlines Have You Down…

by Kay | Mar 10, 2014 | Uncategorized

Headlines can sometimes make me all verklempt. Especially ones that have to do with my kids. I try not to look. But sometimes, they’re handed to me on a silver platter with utensils so I can eat it all up and feel sick. Thanks to social media we see them all the...

In the Name of Love

by Kay | Feb 20, 2014 | ... on life, Purposeful Parenting, Reflections, Uncategorized

I don’t know about you, but I never knew I could love anything like I love my kids. Each one. The other day Jack asked me if I loved Fury or him more. This was after he snuggled into me and whispered a hushed confession, “I love you more than Dad.”...

“Bad Parenting”

by Kay | Feb 3, 2014 | Laughter, Purposeful Parenting, Uncategorized

“She said she hated me and I was the worst mother in the world,” my friend told me after recounting her daughter’s response to a “so not fair” grounding that resulted from some seriously bad choices. It’s funny, because I had just...