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Table Talk – Bookends for Integrity by Kathleen Fischer

by Kay | May 9, 2012 | Uncategorized

Today’s Table Talk (guest post) is by our wonderful friend Kathleen Fischer (mom, author, speaker, life trainer – for kids and parents). She has been so kind to share from her vast resource of wisdom since the beginning of themoatblog. Thanks for being an...

Kid Can-Do

by Kay | May 8, 2012 | Uncategorized

Today is a big day at the Moatblog (okay a HUGE day). When I started the Moatblog, I never intended to opine on Youth Entitlement, or do anything more than provide a place for moms tired in the trenches to find a spot of respite … and encouragement … and...

A Home-Spun Recipe… Just for Fun

by Kay | May 7, 2012 | Uncategorized

Here’s a little recipe to inspire the weak-kneed, like me, when I get tired of pushing the kids toward greatness … okay, so maybe laundry isn’t “greatness”, but it’s a step. GG’s Entitlement-Bustin’ Souffle Take one mild...

Coming Clean on Cleaning House

by Kay | May 5, 2012 | Laughter, Uncategorized

Next week (on Tuesday to be exact), Cleaning House – A Mom’s Twelve Month Experiment to Rid Her Home of Youth Entitlement will hit the shelves. For long-time MOATblog readers – it will be like a walk down memory lane, and then some. But one small...

Table Talk: Making More White Space on Kids’ Calendars by Jody Capehart

by Kay | May 3, 2012 | Uncategorized

Today’s Table Talk is by Jody Capehart, one of our Ironing Board moms. She’s one terrific mom, grandmom, teacher, school administrator, author and overall encourager. Pull up a chair and grab a cup of coffee. This lady knows what she’s talking about....

What do Cinnamon, Hand Sanitzer and Choking have in common?… Teens

by Kay | Apr 27, 2012 | Uncategorized

Just when you think it can’t get any crazier in the teen antic scene, think again. ABC News reported earlier this week about “Teens Getting Drunk on Hand Sanitizer”. (April 24, 2012) I’m having a hard time getting over the gross factor involved...