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Table Talk: Choices by Andy Kerckhoff

by Kay | Dec 5, 2013 | Purposeful Parenting

Today’s Table Talk is by our friend, and as of this week published author, Andy Kerckhoff. He has been kind to share his wisdom with us since themoatblog began. As a teacher and parent of tween/teens, he has a unique vantage point from which to offer advice,...

Embracing Rather Than Enduring

by Kay | Nov 25, 2013 | ... on life, ...on faith, Purposeful Parenting

Last week, I flew home from Virginia and a little over 24-hour trip. If I can make a day-trip, I do it. But sometimes I have to spend the night somewhere. And what a beautiful spot to spend the night – Virginia Beach, Virginia. I called Jon from my hotel room that...

Table Talk – A Call You Don’t Want to Miss by Millye Hale

by Kay | Nov 7, 2013 | Purposeful Parenting

I recently had lunch with my sweet friend Millye who has tons of wisdom to offer along this road of parenting. She has led a ministry at our church for several years and is trying her hand at writing. I asked if she had anything she would like to share with us …...

Closed Door Opportunities

by Kay | Nov 4, 2013 | Purposeful Parenting

One thing I’ve noticed with my kids is how quickly they take “no” for an answer or even assume they can’t ask. I mean, someone could look at them with a quizzical response to a question and, more often than not, they’re running the other way saying something like,...

Top 10 List for helping your tween/teen become AUTONOMOUS & RESILIENT

by Kay | Oct 31, 2013 | Purposeful Parenting

Last night I had the wonderful pleasure of speaking at St. Luke’s Episcopal School in San Antonio. I loved getting to meet the terrific families and enjoyed the great conversation that ensued on the topic of taming youth entitlement; but, one of the sweetest...

Mom Grand Supreme

by Kay | Oct 22, 2013 | ... on life, Purposeful Parenting

As much as I can barely stomach admitting it, my girls love to watch TLC’s Toddlers & Tiaras. TLC offers family friendly fare that we often watch together. I’ll miss Stacy & Clinton telling me What Not to Wear. I loved the way they encouraged women to be...