Motherhood

Book: ‘The Good Life for Less’ by Amy Allen Clark

January 1, 2013
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My friend Amy Allen Clark has a new book that hit stores today!  The Good Life for Less: Giving Your Family Great Meals, Good Times, and a Happy Home on a Budget is going to be a hit. Amy is the type of person who instantly makes you feel at ease—she’s a “Martha Stewart” for [...]

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Tina Fey: “A Mother’s Prayer for Her Daughter”

September 4, 2012
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Tina Fey wrote a hilarious and touching prayer for her daughter Alice in her book Bossypants.  Laughter is a survival tool for parents—especially if you’re raising teenagers. I’m sure you’ve read Tina Fey’s “A Mother’s Prayer for Her Daughter” but it’s one of my favorite things so I wanted to share it again.  Enjoy! First, Lord: [...]

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The Good Men Project: Rules For Dads Raising Daughters

August 17, 2012
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In June, scientific research confirmed that a father’s love is one of the greatest influences on personality development. There are special challenges for fathers and daughters—the Good Men Project has a great article about rules for raising girls. Dads need to be attentive and loving to their children if they want to grow healthy, well-adjusted [...]

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Can You Date a Single Mom? [INFOGRAPHIC]

July 31, 2012
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So you want to date a single mother with teenagers?  If you ARE one a man who is considering a relationship with a single mama raising teens—here’s an easy-to-read chart.  The infographic below is personalized for my life but you’ll get the idea. Most potential suitors drop out of the Lamar Dating Sweepstakes once they [...]

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Mother of the Year

May 22, 2012
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So now I confess my secret.  I will never be nominated for Mother of the Year.  One of the many reasons?  I cannot cook. My kids say that I can “burn water” because my cooking is so bad. There are many more quips and quotes from my children about my cooking exploits.  But I think [...]

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The Perfect Mother

May 13, 2012
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This is one of my favorite posts by Erma Bombeck because it shows that being the “perfect” mother doesn’t mean you’re a good mother to your children. I despise the fact that modern mothers are held to unrealistic standards.  If you’re not a sex kitten in the bedroom, bringing home a six-figure salary while homeschooling [...]

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