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Band of Mothers – Keeping An Eye Out for Each Other

by Kay | Feb 22, 2013 | Purposeful Parenting

SnapChat. Ever heard of it? Check your kid’s phone and see if he/she has. Looks fun. Seems harmless. This friendly little yellow ghost adorned app allows the user to take and send any type of picture. When a person receives it, they can only see the picture for three...

Its the Little Things

by Kay | Feb 18, 2013 | Purposeful Parenting

“Oh my gosh,” laughed one of the girls. “Do you remember the time I opened my binder and acorns fell out all over the floor.” The kids joined her laughter. “Yeah, my little brother Jack is the biggest hoarder,” the kid’s sister informed her friend who had joined...

A Home-Based Attack on the Entitlement Culture

by Kay | Feb 15, 2013 | Purposeful Parenting

This is how I feel toward the societal pressure to hover-parent. I meant to post this last week, then Wednesday – and here it’s Friday. But I’m a bit slow since we’ve been hit hard by the flu, bronchitis and basic crud. Thank goodness for great...

Table Talk: That Football Lady by Margie Sims

by Kay | Feb 6, 2013 | Purposeful Parenting

Today’s guest blog is by my new friend Margie Sims. Margie is a rare breed. Not only is she walking the road with us, she has also launched a few of her kids. So she just oozes wisdom. She really encouraged and inspired me last week when we were chatting about a...

Real Friends and Radar Speed Signs

by Kay | Feb 4, 2013 | ...on family, Purposeful Parenting

A few years ago, our city added radar speed signs to the neighborhood streets. These signs might drive some folks crazy, but I love them. They’re so thoughtful to show me my speed. Most of the time I’m on target. (Remember, I have a resident speed officer...

Heard on the Street – Some inspiring, some hilarious :)

by Kay | Feb 1, 2013 | Laughter, Purposeful Parenting

It has been a while since I shared some MOAT street news. So here’s what’s going on around town. Ashley’s conversation with her son: Me: How much homework do you have tonight? Chase: (without missing a beat) Too much to help with dishes & stuff...