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More Inspiration From the Headlines

by Kay | May 8, 2013 | kids & work, Purposeful Parenting

As May begins to make us crazy like December so often does, here’s a little inspiration from the headlines to remind us that we have plenty of able (not saying eager) bodies around to pitch in. Plus it will be good for them. And might offer incentive for all of...

Forgetfulness, Forced Flexibility & Lots of Love

by Kay | May 6, 2013 | Laughter, Purposeful Parenting

I seem to always be reminding myself that things tend to work out. I know there’s a college for everyone. I know life goes on even if a certain kid has been excluded from a team, a party, an event, a carpool, etc. I know we’ll be okay even if the kids have completely...

Table Talk: Everybody? Not on My Watch… by Margie Sims

by Kay | May 2, 2013 | ... on life, Purposeful Parenting, Uncategorized

Today’s Table Talk is by our friend Margie Sims. Margie doesn’t know it, but I think about her wise words often. She encouraged me when we first met (okay, so we first spoke during an interview) with a keep on keepin’ on dose of inspiration from one...

I’ll Take Some of That Lemonade

by Kay | Apr 25, 2013 | Purposeful Parenting

Today’s Table Talk is by our wonderful friend Kathleen Fischer. She always has something up her sleeve to inspire and direct us as we navigate the often interesting road of parenting tween/teens. She references Dr Seligman who coined the phrase “learned...

Yes You Can

by Kay | Apr 19, 2013 | ... on life, Purposeful Parenting

What happened to Wednesday’s post? Hmmm… I think it’s sitting beside my Christmas cards that have yet to be mailed. I told some friends yesterday about my Christmas cards that are also our moving cards. Because we moved. Maybe that’s part of the problem, our five...

Table Talk – Discipline With Special Needs by Brandy Butler

by Kay | Apr 10, 2013 | Purposeful Parenting, Uncategorized

Today’s Table talk is by my friend Brandy Butler. She’s super fun. She’s hilarious. Which serves her well. Because we all know that a little laughter, just might keep us from crying. Especially when you have kid that has their own special definition...