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Power of Moms Pick: Strong Willed Children Are a Blessing, Not a Curse
Have you ever wondered why your children have such strong wills? Have you thought that maybe you’ve done something wrong? Through the words of a wise friend, Lynnette Sheppard learned that her children’s strong wills are nothing to fear…and are even a reason to rejoice.
Power of Moms Pick: World’s Toughest Job
Chances are you’ve already seen the video that went viral about the “world’s toughest job.” If not, watch it here.
Power of Moms Pick: How to Ensure that You Will Not Yell at Your Kids Even When You are Hopping Mad
Sumitha Bhandarkar, of the website A Fine Parent, wrote a brilliant article with concrete, doable ideas on how to control our tempers.
Power of Moms Pick: this is heavy. but we are also strong
All mothers have days–probably a LOT of days–where we say to ourselves, “This is it. This is all I can handle. I cannot continue.” And then we handle more, we continue. Why? How is this possible? In Laura Kelly Fanucci’s essay, this is heavy. but we are also strong., she offers a thoughtful, poignant answer […]
Power of Moms Pick: To the Tired Mom
“The Tired Mom”: That’s pretty much all of us, right? Overworked, under-slept, and often without recognition for the sacrifices we make. To all of us, Rachel M. Martin wrote a lovely tribute, “To the Tired Mom.”
Power of Moms Pick: The Tired Mother’s Creed
Are you having one of those days when you’re running on empty? Lisa-Jo Baker has a post for you!
Power of Moms Pick: 100 Ways to be Kind to Your Child
We all know there are moments when it takes a great deal of intention to express love to our children. So when one of our editors saw Alissa’s list of 100 Ways to be Kind to your Child, we knew we wanted to share it with our community.
Power of Moms Pick: The Important Thing about Yelling
Yelling at our children can seem like an impossible habit to break. But Rachel Stafford, of Hands Free Mama, did it. If you’re looking for inspiration and encouragement to change, you’ll want to check out her post.
Power of Moms Pick: Why I Took My Kids’ Toys Away (and Why They Won’t Get Them Back)
Spoiler alert: Ruth’s daughters DO have toys. They just don’t have very many, and they are stowed away so they play with only a few at a time. What led her to make such a drastic change? What were the results?
Power of Moms Pick: A Cushion Against the Writhing and Safe Harbor
In these companion pieces, Rachel Hixon speaks of the importance of providing her family with a respite to a life layered with turmoil.
Power of Moms Pick: The 5 Gifts That Your Child’s Teacher REALLY Wants To Receive
Teachers work so hard and are often not fully appreciated for all that they do during and after school hours. Here are 5 great ways to show them some love and let them know how much they have meant to your child.