Author: <span>Kay</span>

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,...

Age-Rating Literature

by Kay | Sep 10, 2014 | Purposeful Parenting

Last night I sat in a meeting that left my stomach in knots. I even woke up with the topic on my mind, deeply concerned about an issue that faces all of us even if we don’t have kids in the mix. The topic: sexually graphic nature/mature themes in...