We All Need a Day Off—Even Our Children
We live in a society where we are told we have to hustle and work ourselves into the ground in order to be successful. Days off are for the weak. […]
My Favorite Title is “Mama”
I’ve been called many things in my lifetime of almost 35 years, some of which I’m much more proud of than others. As we grow up and enter life at […]
I Let My 15-Year-Old Have a Boyfriend
I can hear people gasping at the title, shaking their head vehemently at the thought of a 15-year-old having a boyfriend. Trust me, years ago, I was there, too, looking […]
Life Skills 101: The 9 Skills Teenagers Should Know Before Leaving Home
There are many things a teenager needs to check off their to-do list before graduating from high school and heading off into their next adventure. There are certain classes to […]
A Mindful Mom: “Go Ahead, Touch the Sand”
BY ELLEN BRYANT LLOYD, A GUEST BLOGGER FOR TRIAD MOMS ON MAIN With the possibility of spring beach trips on the horizon, I was reminded of a beach trip my […]
You’re Doing All Right
I remember when I was younger being told that effort was enough. That if you put your all into something and for some reason still didn’t succeed, that it was […]
You’re A Parent, You’re A Coach
BY MICHAEL JOHNSON “GO! Go! Keep going! GO GO GO!” And thus sounds the fevered war cry from parents who are in it to win it. As athletic, Type-A […]
I’m Sorry You Don’t See Her Like I Do
From the moment she was placed into my teenage arms, she was everything to me. Her fragile body entering the world much sooner than expected, it didn’t surprise me when […]
Call To Duty: A Christian Men’s Conference
“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but […]
Caught Showing Good Character: Ways to Teach Key Characteristics to Children
Children model adult’s behaviors and actions. They are often watching how we react to different situations and how we interact with others. Children learn from adults and, as they grow, […]
