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Apr 18th, 2019 — Healthy, Sweet, Carrot Salad
Apr 11th, 2019 — 3 Ways to Make "Having The Talk" with Your Kids a Little Less Awkward...{with a printable conversation starter!}
Mar 29th, 2019 — With Kate Merrick, on her New Book: HERE, NOW
Mar 14th, 2019 — Surf Updates and Inspiration from Son #3: Luke.
Mar 8th, 2019 — End of Winter Coffee Date. Edition: We've got a Table with a View and SO much to Cover!
Feb 22nd, 2019 — A Few Thoughts after 12 Years of Homeschooling.
Feb 7th, 2019 — The Very Best 5-Minute Gluten Free Bread
Jan 20th, 2019 — The Biggest Goal I have this Year
Jan 10th, 2019 — Health or Weight-Loss Goals in the New Year? Something for Everyone Here!
Jan 1st, 2019 — Happy New Year! Guess What's Coming in 2019?!
Dec 22nd, 2018 — Merry Christmas from Hawaii {greetings, photos, and a note to read before the New Year!}
Dec 6th, 2018 — What I'd Say If We Could Meet for Coffee.... {Virtual Coffee Date, Holiday Edition.}
Nov 20th, 2018 — Kale Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Candied Walnuts
Nov 7th, 2018 — How We have Raised Kids Who Love God.
Nov 1st, 2018 — Favorite Pumpkin Granola
Oct 16th, 2018 — Six Things To Do Every Day--Especially When You're Busy.
Oct 3rd, 2018 — A Year of Island Inspirations! (Sign up below!)
Sep 21st, 2018 — The New Blog is Live!!!
Sep 7th, 2018 — Kale, Pear, Gorgonzola Salad: Fall is in the Air.
Sep 2nd, 2018 — How to Launch Well: 7 Things to do Now to Successfully Launch your Kids when it's Time
Aug 22nd, 2018 — Coffee Date: Back to School, My Son is Going to College, and I-could-use-a-hug-Edition.
Aug 17th, 2018 — Helping Our Kids Through Lonely Seasons
Aug 10th, 2018 — On Family, Work, and Pursuing Passions...
Aug 5th, 2018 — Swanson Boys: Homeschool Updates, and Books they've been Loving
Aug 2nd, 2018 — On Homeschooling High School
Jul 27th, 2018 — Cookie Dough Balls {inspired by Oh She Glows Everyday.}
Jul 23rd, 2018 — Five Ways to Build Bridges When There is Distance in Your Marriage
Jul 13th, 2018 — The "Instagram Five": Helping Teens Use Social Media with Integrity.
Jul 8th, 2018 — A Conversation about Home.
Jul 5th, 2018 — When Your Kid Argues about Everything {5 tips}
Jun 22nd, 2018 — Fitness Hacks for Summer, Travel, and all of the Busy Days
Jun 19th, 2018 — Birth Order: What Middle Children Need Most from Their Parents
May 31st, 2018 — What to Expect When Your Son Starts Puberty
May 26th, 2018 — Is this your summer to lose weight?
May 18th, 2018 — 3 Genius Responses to Peer Pressure
May 11th, 2018 — Mile High Black and White Freezer Fudge, (Inspired by Oh She Glows Everyday)
May 8th, 2018 — Five Ways to Avoid Mother's Day Disappointment
May 1st, 2018 — Why I Love the Enneagram, and How it has Helped my Family
Apr 6th, 2018 — What a Mom Needs Most from Her Family: 25 Things
Apr 3rd, 2018 — Poisson Cru: The National Dish of Tahiti
Mar 29th, 2018 — Tahiti: 4 take-home lessons from the Friendliest people on earth.
Mar 13th, 2018 — Signs of Life
Mar 9th, 2018 — Champion (Vegetable) Chili
Mar 6th, 2018 — What I'm Eating and "How not to Die." My Eating Evolution and A Book Giveaway.
Feb 24th, 2018 — Josiah's Big College News...
Feb 19th, 2018 — Giving Your Kids the Tough Love they Need, and Getting the Respect you Deserve (A video)
Feb 2nd, 2018 — Something New for Praying Moms
Jan 27th, 2018 — Boy Mom Book: Can I get your Input? On Boys and Technology.
Jan 22nd, 2018 — The Best Sugar Free, Gluten Free, Moist and Delicious Brownies
Jan 12th, 2018 — Boy Mom Book: Can I get Your Input? On Raising Healthy Boys
Dec 23rd, 2017 — Merry Christmas! And some (realistic) Thoughts to Help You Enjoy the Holidays
Dec 16th, 2017 — My Son Wrote a Book for You and Your Kids! -- Sub-Marine, a tale of Fear, Trust, and Courage.
Dec 12th, 2017 — Life in our 40's: Let's talk about SLEEP!
Dec 1st, 2017 — Books to Read (or give) in December!
Nov 22nd, 2017 — Happy Thanksgiving and some very BIG NEWS!
Nov 14th, 2017 — 4 Layer Pumpkin Dessert
Nov 10th, 2017 — Stress Incontinence and Bladder Issues as we Age: Life in our 40's
Nov 7th, 2017 — 4 Things I'm doing now, to reduce Holiday Stress later
Nov 3rd, 2017 — Cardiovascular Disease: Why Women in their 40's should pay attention. (With Dr. Dave)
Oct 27th, 2017 — 14 Snack Ideas your kids will love (and you'll feel good about.)
Oct 19th, 2017 — What we can do for Hormonal Changes: Life in our 40's (and 50's) with Dr. Dave
Oct 13th, 2017 — What I'm Doing for an Injured Back. Learning from Life in My 40's.
Oct 11th, 2017 — I may not have Fall, but I have Avocados. {the best Avocado Toast Recipes}
Oct 7th, 2017 — Women's Life in our 40's, Part 1: Hormones! with Dr. Dave.
Sep 19th, 2017 — Announcing: Life in My 40's, a new series (with Dr. Dave)
Sep 14th, 2017 — How Brothers Become Best Friends
Sep 8th, 2017 — 10 Small Changes that will Improve your Family's Health Right Now.
Sep 6th, 2017 — Sweet Cinnamon Apple Yogurt Parfaits
Aug 25th, 2017 — 7 Books to Encourage you (and your Family) Now
Aug 21st, 2017 — 7 Attitudes that Will Sabotage Your Marriage, and 7 to Replace Them.
Aug 14th, 2017 — How Fifteen Minutes could Save your Relationship with Your Teen
Jul 31st, 2017 — How to Teach Teenagers About Money so They Become Financially Prosperous Young Adults
Jul 23rd, 2017 — When you can't take ANY MORE...{try this}
Jul 12th, 2017 — What A Middle School Boy Needs Most from His Parents.
Jun 26th, 2017 — What happened in the hardest season of my life
Jun 1st, 2017 — Talking to your Teen/Tween about Peer Pressure
May 27th, 2017 — Family Favorite Energy Balls.
May 22nd, 2017 — For the days that matter. {every day} A word of encouragement.
May 4th, 2017 — What I'm reading now...With a great new book giveaway!
Apr 28th, 2017 — Talking to your kids about how to treat the opposite sex
Apr 24th, 2017 — Easy Roasted Vegetables
Apr 17th, 2017 — Talking to your teens/tweens about their future
Apr 11th, 2017 — Grandma's Quick and Easy "Pantry Soup."
Mar 31st, 2017 — Conversations with our kids, Part I: Identity and Image
Mar 28th, 2017 — Important Conversations to have with your Teen/Tween now: A new mini-series
Mar 21st, 2017 — Vacations and Weight Gain: 7 Tips to help you stay on track when you travel
Mar 17th, 2017 — 3 Burrito Bowls Your Family Will Love
Mar 9th, 2017 — And Still She Laughs: Kate Merrick's book release (and a giveaway!)
Mar 3rd, 2017 — 5 ways to get your kids to put their devices down.
Feb 23rd, 2017 — How to handle it when your kid sees something they shouldn't on the internet
Feb 21st, 2017 — Simple ways you can show love to families with Special Needs
Feb 13th, 2017 — Three favorite protein smoothies (without fruits or vegetables.)
Feb 7th, 2017 — A little bit of Hawaii to brighten your day.
Feb 2nd, 2017 — 10 simple ways to make your imperfect marriage a whole lot better.
Jan 26th, 2017 — Kids and Manners. {Raising kids other people like to be around}
Jan 23rd, 2017 — (Easy) homemade ranch dressing. {Getting kids to eat their veggies}
Jan 15th, 2017 — 8 ways to make your family great this year
Dec 13th, 2016 — Monica's Mini Meatball Minestrone
Dec 9th, 2016 — 20 things to think about instead of food
Dec 5th, 2016 — Self-Care: 5 things moms should do now to avoid holiday burnout
Nov 29th, 2016 — A must-read if your kids are on social media.
Nov 18th, 2016 — Why Meditate? (with printable 5-minute Bible Meditation Cards!)
Nov 14th, 2016 — Easy (and healthy) Baked French Toast with Bananas
Nov 10th, 2016 — Birth Order: What Youngest Kids Need Most from their Parents
Nov 8th, 2016 — Homeschool Updates 2016: Part II High School
Nov 4th, 2016 — Homeschool Updates 2016, Part I/II: Elementary and Middle School
Nov 1st, 2016 — 4 Ingredient, 5 Minute (no bake) Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Oct 27th, 2016 — 11 Lies that might be keeping you fat {a new giveaway!}
Oct 20th, 2016 — The Dirty Truth. Edition: It's My Birthday!
Sep 26th, 2016 — Because there is a Renaissance Woman within all of us. (A must-read for every mom.)
Sep 19th, 2016 — Why We Need to get Together with Old Friends More Often
Sep 15th, 2016 — How To Parent with Confidence
Sep 8th, 2016 — Seven Things to do this (and every) weekend
Sep 5th, 2016 — Is your Teen Pulling Away? 7 Ways You might be causing it
Sep 1st, 2016 — Overnight Oatmeal Jars
Aug 18th, 2016 — Let's have coffee! Updates, Links and Aloha here
Aug 16th, 2016 — When I Heard my Kids Describe my Marriage.
Aug 11th, 2016 — We're all a work in progress. (But this might help...)
Aug 4th, 2016 — 3 Character Qualities that Will Set Your Kids Apart
Aug 1st, 2016 — Family Favorite Egg and Potato Bake
Jul 22nd, 2016 — Connecting With Your Kids: How to Find the Open Doors
Jul 19th, 2016 — Helpful Ideas for vacationing with kids (and actually enjoying it!)
Jul 15th, 2016 — Tropical fruit Parfaits {lightened up}
Jul 10th, 2016 — When feeling bad about ourselves makes us parent badly.
Jul 7th, 2016 — The Benefits of Being a Relaxed Parent
Jun 28th, 2016 — Stop the Fighting! A Little Help for Sibling Squabbles.
Jun 16th, 2016 — Happy Father's Day! Lessons I Learned From My Dad
Jun 14th, 2016 — Grilling Fish with Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce
Jun 9th, 2016 — Hawaiian Loco Moco Breakfast: The legend, the love...and a lighter version.
May 31st, 2016 — How to Lighten things up and Laugh more as a Family
May 27th, 2016 — Summer Safety Tips with Dr. Dave and Monica (a VLOG!)
May 25th, 2016 — Our Staycation at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beachwalk (and Luke's State Championship)
May 12th, 2016 — The Four Stages of a Healthy Relationship with Your Kids.
May 2nd, 2016 — Tropical Mango Salsa.
Apr 22nd, 2016 — Yoga, Meditation, and my (Christian) faith
Apr 18th, 2016 — A 20th Anniversary Getaway, at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
Apr 15th, 2016 — Vegetarian Split Pea Soup with Kale
Apr 12th, 2016 — Spring Coffee Date! Latest Instas, Updates, and Links to Love
Mar 30th, 2016 — A Strong Indicator of a Healthy (and Lasting) Marriage
Mar 23rd, 2016 — Targeting Character Issues in Teens
Mar 18th, 2016 — A Chore System, and Money Management for Kids: Our System, and a Video
Mar 14th, 2016 — Thai Peanut Chicken Coconut Soup
Mar 10th, 2016 — 5 Favorite Moments in our Homeschool Life
Mar 7th, 2016 — The Fastest Way to Re-Ignite a Spark in Your Marriage
Mar 1st, 2016 — Teens and Instagram (and Youtube): Tips for Navigating Wisely
Feb 23rd, 2016 — Teens, The Internet, & Social Media: Seven Steps that might Save your Kid
Feb 19th, 2016 — The Best Gluten Free Muffins: Banana, Berry, or Your Choice Add-ins
Feb 16th, 2016 — Anger in Parenting, and TRIGGERS: The Book I Wish I had Ten Years Ago
Feb 5th, 2016 — 8 Things Teenagers Will Appreciate (even if they don't admit it)
Feb 1st, 2016 — Tropical Smoothie Bowls: Make your own Acai, and Super Green Bowls
Jan 29th, 2016 — 3 Good Reasons to Build Some Muscle into Your Workouts.
Jan 25th, 2016 — Dear Husband, In This Busy Season of Raising Kids...
Jan 15th, 2016 — 3 of the Most Important Parts of Parenting (That aren't Really about "Parenting")
Jan 11th, 2016 — (Uncle) Dr. Ted's Nut Bars
Dec 11th, 2015 — 15 Favorite Holiday Breakfast Recipes
Dec 5th, 2015 — The Nalu Kinetic Spa at Turtle Bay Resort {A Review and an AMAZING Giveaway!}
Dec 2nd, 2015 — The Good and the Better During the Holidays
Nov 25th, 2015 — Happy Thanksgiving {and Brrrrr!}
Nov 20th, 2015 — Five Festive Holiday Drinks (Family-Friendly)
Nov 9th, 2015 — Carrot Ginger Coconut Soup
Nov 6th, 2015 — 5 Ways to Keep Your Life Balance in Check
Oct 27th, 2015 — A Golden Rule to Simplify Decision Making
Oct 23rd, 2015 — My Amazing Week at The Gerry Lopez Surf/SUP/Yoga Retreat at Turtle Bay.
Oct 9th, 2015 — Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal {The Perfect Fall Breakfast}
Oct 6th, 2015 — Teen and Pre/Teen Boy Q and A {All of the Things}
Oct 2nd, 2015 — What My Boys Have Been Reading...
Sep 29th, 2015 — What I've Been Reading {With a Favorite Book Giveaway!}
Sep 25th, 2015 — 7 Ways Regular Exercise Will Improve Your Life {Besides the Obvious.}
Sep 22nd, 2015 — Teens and Peers: What They Need Most, and How You Can Help
Sep 11th, 2015 — Teenage Boys and Dating
Sep 8th, 2015 — What's Growing Now? Tropical Fruits on the Farm, September Edition
Aug 25th, 2015 — Kids and Porn: A Guest Post, a Great Resource, and a Wake-Up Call.
Aug 20th, 2015 — What You Should Do Before Your Son Starts Puberty
Aug 13th, 2015 — Introducing: A Six Week Series on Parenting Teen (and Pre-Teen) Boys
Aug 5th, 2015 — Tortellini Salad with Grilled Chicken and Veggies.
Aug 2nd, 2015 — Parenting Without Anger: A Vlog
Jul 27th, 2015 — A Typical Day in our Homeschool Life
Jul 21st, 2015 — Sleepovers: Our rule + Exception Clause
Jul 9th, 2015 — Quinoa Fiesta Salad with Black Beans, Kale, and Corn
Jul 3rd, 2015 — Simple is Good. Our Life in Hawaii, and Simplifying, Anywhere.
Jul 1st, 2015 — Diet, exercise, and Body Image: My Story, Part I {A VLOG}
Jun 25th, 2015 — FIVE MYTHS About Being a Doctor's Wife.
Jun 19th, 2015 — Weight Issues and Mind Games.
Jun 15th, 2015 — The Anger-Lecture Habit in Parenting: My Struggle and How I'm Trying to Change it.
Jun 9th, 2015 — No Regrets
May 24th, 2015 — Birth Order: What Firstborns Need Most from their Parents
May 18th, 2015 — White Bean Chicken Chili. For Cowboys and the rest of us.
May 14th, 2015 — Skate Park Photo Shoot with Professional Photographer, Jim Russi.
Apr 23rd, 2015 — Basil Almond Pesto.
Apr 21st, 2015 — Abdominal Exercises: The Mistake Most People Make, & How to Get the Results You Want.
Apr 10th, 2015 — The Three Word Rule That Can Transform Communication.
Mar 30th, 2015 — Weeknight Ricotta Pasta Bake
Mar 27th, 2015 — The Thing (in your head) That Might Change Everything
Mar 14th, 2015 — "Home is Where the Park Is." A Hawaii Home and Remodel Magazine Feature.
Mar 8th, 2015 — Easy Crockpot Burrito Bar
Mar 6th, 2015 — Health and Fitness: Spot Reduction is a Myth. And the Truth about Losing Body Fat.
Mar 4th, 2015 — Household Pet Peeves.
Mar 1st, 2015 — Speaking Life to our kids.
Feb 25th, 2015 — The Best Banana Cake with Vanilla Bean Frosting
Feb 20th, 2015 — How To Quit Being a Slave to Your Workouts, and Not: Gain weight. Freak out. (Or die.)
Feb 12th, 2015 — Family Favorite Coconut Curry
Feb 9th, 2015 — The Great Skate Park Reveal
Feb 3rd, 2015 — Answering the Question: "What Do We Do About Our Boys and Dating?"
Feb 1st, 2015 — The Key to Achieving and Maintaining your Ideal Body Weight.
Jan 29th, 2015 — The Three Best Fruit Smoothie Recipes
Jan 16th, 2015 — What Preschoolers Need Most from Their Parents (and a few things they don't need.)
Jan 13th, 2015 — Winter Juicing. Hot Ginger Tonic {and more.}
Jan 4th, 2015 — Blogging in the New Year. My Thoughts...Your Feedback?
Dec 18th, 2014 — Levi and the Christmas boxes {Perspective for the Holidays}
Dec 14th, 2014 — Baked Gingerbread Oatmeal, Two ways. {Gluten-free}
Dec 12th, 2014 — Meeting a Special Needs Family: What do you say?
Dec 3rd, 2014 — Life Hacks of the Lean and Fit Part VI: Talking to Yourself
Nov 24th, 2014 — Healthy Butternut Squash Mexican Casserole
Nov 21st, 2014 — Kids and Porn: The Slippery Slope
Nov 19th, 2014 — Life Hacks of the Fit and Lean Part V: Eating Mindfully When You're On-The-Go
Nov 17th, 2014 — Home and Country: A Season of Celebrations
Nov 13th, 2014 — "She is Mine" A War Orphan's Incredible Journey of Survival. The Story of my Mentor, Stephanie Fast.
Nov 6th, 2014 — Take Home Lessons from an 80th Birthday Celebration
Nov 3rd, 2014 — Life Hacks of the Lean and Fit. Part IV: Imagine it and Live it.
Nov 1st, 2014 — Because...
Oct 30th, 2014 — Five Ways You Can Help When Your Kids Are Feeling Down.
Oct 20th, 2014 — One Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta w/ Grilled Chicken
Oct 15th, 2014 — When You Feel Like You're Drowning (Motherhood.)
Oct 13th, 2014 — Life Hacks of the Lean and Fit. Part III: How to Eat Less Without Going on a Diet.
Oct 6th, 2014 — Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls
Sep 17th, 2014 — Life Hacks for the Lean and Fit. Part I: The 80% Rule
Sep 15th, 2014 — Barbecue Chicken Salad
Sep 8th, 2014 — The Secret of Your "Naturally Skinny" Friends
Sep 1st, 2014 — Weight, Health, and Loving Your Body: A new series!
Aug 20th, 2014 — Papaya Bars {Gluten Free & Honey Sweetened.}
Aug 17th, 2014 — What Elementary Age Boys Need Most from Their Parents.
Aug 6th, 2014 — Quinoa, Peanut Butter, and Oat Cookies.
Jul 22nd, 2014 — Boating the Canadian Gulf Islands.
Jul 17th, 2014 — Considering Homeschooling? This One's For you. {A V-log}
Jul 13th, 2014 — What a Teenage Boy Needs Most from his Mom
Jul 8th, 2014 — (easy) Summer Berry Trifle
Jun 2nd, 2014 — 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls
May 23rd, 2014 — Coconut Peanut Butter Granola, For the Win
May 21st, 2014 — Spiritual Growth: What I'm Doing Now {A V-log}
May 15th, 2014 — Family Favorite Fish Tacos
May 6th, 2014 — Hugs and Kisses. A 3-Ingredient Mother's Day Treat.
Apr 25th, 2014 — Quinoa, Chickpea, Avocado Salad...
Apr 1st, 2014 — Homeschool Confessions: The Good, the Bad, and the Slightly Awkward
Mar 28th, 2014 — Homeschool Updates. {Part I: Curriculum.}
Mar 25th, 2014 — Salted, Caramelized Banana Ice Cream
Mar 12th, 2014 — Diet and Body Image: How Changing my Thinking Changed my Life. Part II {a VLOG}
Mar 7th, 2014 — Simple Lemon Raspberry Bars
Feb 27th, 2014 — Easy Coconut Rice with Papaya and Pistachios
Feb 16th, 2014 — 10 Rules for a Happy Marriage: A Dr. Dave and Monica VLOG
Feb 12th, 2014 — Strawberry Yogurt Donuts! I love you.
Feb 2nd, 2014 — Five Myths about Homeschool Families
Jan 8th, 2014 — Simple, Quick-Rise Cinnamon Rolls {Gluten-free or Regular}
Dec 28th, 2013 — Whole Wheat, No-Sugar Banana Bread. {that tastes really great.}
Dec 20th, 2013 — Eggnog Cheesecake Bars: Regular or Gluten Free.
Dec 6th, 2013 — Frozen Chocolate Bananas with Sea Salt
Dec 5th, 2013 — Life, As it Happens {Reflections on Blogging, and Gratitude.}
Dec 3rd, 2013 — Homemade Magic Shell
Nov 18th, 2013 — Fresh Papaya Pie
Nov 16th, 2013 — Easy Pumpkin Pudding Parfaits
Oct 28th, 2013 — NYC Marathon: Training Update 7/6
Oct 25th, 2013 — Lightened-Up Turkey Veggie Meatballs!
Oct 12th, 2013 — Little Bitty S'mores Cups
Oct 4th, 2013 — Pumpkin Ice Cream
Oct 1st, 2013 — Icelandic Pancakes
Sep 19th, 2013 — Perfect Pumpkin Scones
Sep 11th, 2013 — Green World Farms: Hawaiian Coffee + Giveaway!
Sep 10th, 2013 — Sweet Hot Thai Style Grilled Chicken Thighs {Guest post from Pineapple and Coconut}
Sep 3rd, 2013 — Orange Mac-Nut Pumpkin Muffins
Aug 21st, 2013 — North Shore Video Tour
Aug 14th, 2013 — Baked Quinoa Veggie Bites
Jul 18th, 2013 — Papaya-Berry Tropical Crisp {Gluten-free}
Jun 26th, 2013 — HE>i Hawaii {Honolulu Grand Opening + GIVEAWAY!}
Jun 19th, 2013 — Papaya Coconut Cake
Jun 9th, 2013 — Coconut Macadamia Crusted Mahi Mahi {Gluten Free or regular}
May 28th, 2013 — Helping your kids Navigate Friendships
May 24th, 2013 — Charter Fishing in Hawaii--H2O Adventures Hawaii.
May 15th, 2013 — Zucchini Coconut Yogurt Bread
May 8th, 2013 — A Hawaiian Night Sky
Apr 17th, 2013 — Lowfat Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
Apr 7th, 2013 — Lighter Manicotti--Two Ways
Apr 5th, 2013 — My first VLOG--w/ home and country updates.
Mar 26th, 2013 — The Best Banana Muffins
Mar 11th, 2013 — Baked (CRUNCHY!) French Toast.
Nov 26th, 2012 — Outside the Box {Homemade Granola Bars.}
Jul 26th, 2012 — Homemade Yogurt Pops, and Fruity Popsicles
Jan 28th, 2011 — HE>i. (and the story behind the brand)
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Jan 9th, 2015 10:45 am — "Monica" writes: such good thoughts Mary! Thank you. And [...]
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Feb 10th, 2015 2:56 pm — "Hannah" writes: This is a wise, wonderful list, but this[...]
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Feb 21st, 2015 6:24 pm — "Monica" writes: HI Becky–Sorry it took me a bit…Hmmm[...]
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Feb 26th, 2015 12:09 pm — "sue" writes: YOUR comments sound well and good but ho[...]
Feb 26th, 2015 12:12 pm — "sue" writes: Meant older sisters sorry for typo
Feb 26th, 2015 10:04 pm — "Monica" writes: Sue…I am sorry for what you’re going[...]
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Mar 14th, 2015 5:34 am — "Melanie" writes: I have a 14 year old who is smart as can[...]
Mar 15th, 2015 2:18 am — "a rejected mom" writes: I loved reading over your list. I did ea[...]
Mar 19th, 2015 5:03 pm — "patricia" writes: This will not work for mothers like me. [...]
Mar 21st, 2015 11:00 am — "Monica" writes: I’m so sorry Patricia. Sounds like you[...]
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Apr 10th, 2015 7:57 am — "Linda" writes: Sometimes I feel like the only thing he [...]
Apr 10th, 2015 9:26 am — "Monica" writes: I know the feeling…but one day he’ll[...]
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Apr 18th, 2015 6:32 am — "Monica" writes: Thank you Ann. Good work, and those hand[...]
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Apr 18th, 2015 10:51 pm — "Jo" writes: I don’t have boys – I have two littl[...]
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Apr 19th, 2015 5:26 am — "Suzanne" writes: My son is six months away from officiall[...]
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Apr 19th, 2015 11:30 am — "amy" writes: My son is on the cusp of be owing a teen[...]
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Apr 19th, 2015 2:35 pm — "katharine Miles" writes: Thank you! Well said!
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Apr 25th, 2015 3:51 am — "Ellen" writes: I am the mother of two young men ages 20[...]
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Apr 25th, 2015 9:20 am — "Gloria" writes: Praying the scriptures for your teenager[...]
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Apr 25th, 2015 11:51 am — "becky" writes: wow…thanks for all those words…my so[...]
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Apr 30th, 2015 3:27 am — "Bruce T. Smith" writes: Another helpful tool is the Virtue’s P[...]
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May 12th, 2015 4:59 pm — "Susan" writes: we have a few close friends that are mor[...]
May 13th, 2015 2:52 am — "Penny" writes: I have just read these rules and hope it[...]
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May 16th, 2015 11:27 am — "Monica" writes: Thank you Penny! I would start with some[...]
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May 23rd, 2015 6:12 pm — "Kora" writes: I am a mom of two teenage girls and one [...]
Jun 1st, 2015 2:03 pm — "Mary" writes: I have 3 boys. One is in college, one hi[...]
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Jun 3rd, 2015 5:31 am — "Tina" writes: Hi. I am a mom of 3 boys. My oldest is f[...]
Jun 3rd, 2015 5:37 am — "Monica" writes: Tina–Wow, interesting. Is your dad a f[...]
Jun 10th, 2015 12:32 pm — "Dana" writes: I’m a single mom of a 17 year old boy.[...]
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Jun 18th, 2015 7:25 pm — "anjali" writes: Thanks, for sharing n suggesting such im[...]
Jun 20th, 2015 8:37 pm — "Darle" writes: S
Jun 21st, 2015 7:44 am — "Kara g" writes: i LOVE this post. I have 14/12 y.o. son [...]
Jun 24th, 2015 12:27 pm — "Robert F. Altman, AE1, USN(Ret)" writes: Monica, loved the article. As a Navy dad[...]
Jun 26th, 2015 4:07 am — "Kim" writes: I absolutely loved this! I am the Mom of[...]
Jun 26th, 2015 4:18 am — "Monica" writes: Thank you for commenting Kim. Your posit[...]
Jun 30th, 2015 7:43 pm — "Shaylah" writes: What a great read! Thanks for sharing. I[...]
Jul 3rd, 2015 11:22 am — "Leezah" writes: I know I’m late to the party but I fou[...]
Jul 3rd, 2015 6:09 pm — "Monica" writes: Wow, thank you Leezah! That truly makes [...]
Jul 6th, 2015 12:45 am — "Ceci Sandoval" writes: Your post couldn’t come at a better ti[...]
Jul 6th, 2015 7:34 pm — "Monica" writes: Thank you Ceci!! That is my favorite thi[...]
Jul 6th, 2015 9:15 pm — "Daisy" writes: Help. I feel like I’m drowning. My son[...]
Jul 6th, 2015 9:48 pm — "Monica" writes: I’m so sorry Daisy. I can feel your pa[...]
Jul 7th, 2015 9:44 pm — "Julie" writes: I really enjoyed your article, it was ve[...]
Jul 12th, 2015 5:24 am — "Jean Vangen" writes: if i can do all it, i will become a love[...]
Jul 12th, 2015 5:32 am — "Shelia" writes: Thank you so much for not only your insi[...]
Jul 24th, 2015 9:18 am — "Beatriz D." writes: Hi, I just read both of your posts about[...]
Jul 27th, 2015 5:38 am — "Joanna" writes: Absolutely love this post!I have 3 teena[...]
Jul 30th, 2015 5:10 am — "Christy" writes: Because of health reasons, we only have [...]
Jul 30th, 2015 7:16 am — "Monica" writes: I totally know how you feel Christy! It [...]
Aug 12th, 2015 5:10 pm — "Laverne lesznik" writes: How much physical touching is too much? [...]
Aug 15th, 2015 1:24 am — "Sara Rajendran" writes: Great article Monica, I have 2 boys 9 an[...]
Aug 15th, 2015 3:17 am — "Mary" writes: I wish I had posted stuff like this when[...]
Aug 15th, 2015 4:07 am — "Lori" writes: I completely agree with everything you w[...]
Aug 15th, 2015 4:18 am — "Jeannine" writes: As a mother of 3 boys I absolutely loved[...]
Aug 15th, 2015 6:52 am — "Monica" writes: Thank you Mary. And honestly, I think th[...]
Aug 15th, 2015 11:17 am — "Sheila" writes: I loved this I have two teenagers and so[...]
Aug 15th, 2015 11:22 am — "Monica" writes: Thank you Sheila! I’m so glad you are [...]
Aug 15th, 2015 1:00 pm — "Gen goño" writes: Thank y ou so much for this. I have one [...]
Aug 15th, 2015 2:37 pm — "Jan" writes: I have been rasing my two Grand children[...]
Aug 15th, 2015 6:59 pm — "Monica" writes: I have 4 sons and was touched a couple o[...]
Aug 16th, 2015 3:42 am — "Cari" writes: Loved your post. I too have two boys, bu[...]
Aug 16th, 2015 5:19 am — "Dana" writes: This is perfect for me, being a single m[...]
Aug 17th, 2015 1:32 pm — "Angela" writes: I LOVE this post! As someone new to the [...]
Aug 19th, 2015 3:36 am — "christie" writes: Thank you for this, I love it and needed[...]
Aug 20th, 2015 12:52 am — "Cheryl" writes: My teen son is very negative and judgeme[...]
Aug 25th, 2015 7:05 am — "Lisa Rae" writes: I absolutely loved this! I am a single m[...]
Aug 25th, 2015 11:18 am — "Mary" writes: I have 5 kids, four girls (18, 16, 16, 1[...]
Sep 1st, 2015 12:53 pm — "Rebecca C. Perez" writes: How can I have fun with my 13 year old w[...]
Sep 3rd, 2015 7:03 am — "Monica" writes: Sorry Rebecca, sounds like you’ve got [...]
Sep 8th, 2015 6:32 am — "Jennifer" writes: I am having issues with a 15 year old bo[...]
Sep 10th, 2015 7:59 am — "Nickan" writes: Love your blog!
Sep 14th, 2015 12:39 pm — "Sheryl" writes: I raised two boys who have become wonder[...]
Sep 15th, 2015 2:25 am — "Holly" writes: Thank you so much for this! I have a 12 [...]
Sep 15th, 2015 4:28 am — "Meo Kyser" writes: Hi Monica! This was an encouraging read![...]
Sep 15th, 2015 7:20 am — "Monica" writes: Love your heart Meo! Keep it up…we can[...]
Sep 16th, 2015 4:25 pm — "Kate" writes: My 2 teenage boys live with their dad. I[...]
Sep 16th, 2015 5:23 pm — "Monica" writes: I’m so sorry Kate. That must be an awf[...]
Sep 26th, 2015 3:22 am — "Rosanne" writes: The thing I’ve found with teenage boys[...]
Oct 2nd, 2015 1:54 pm — "Anne Palmer" writes: LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Thank you! Sharing wit[...]
Nov 9th, 2015 2:22 pm — "Shannon" writes: Loved this! So uplifting and on point. L[...]
Nov 11th, 2015 3:49 am — "BoyMom" writes: I enjoyed your words Monica! Every inch [...]
Nov 11th, 2015 6:40 am — "Monica" writes: Thank you so much for commenting…it me[...]
Nov 13th, 2015 6:55 am — "Eva" writes: I read through your articel and for some[...]
Nov 13th, 2015 7:31 am — "Monica" writes: Thank you SO much Eva! That means a lot [...]
Nov 21st, 2015 6:30 am — "Sheila" writes: I would add a strong faith base. Help th[...]
Dec 30th, 2015 8:39 am — "Saman Khan" writes: I’m a mother of 2 boys, elder one is 2[...]
Jan 9th, 2016 3:44 am — "DJ Goveia" writes: Every point you made here is true for te[...]
Jan 23rd, 2016 4:53 am — "Himanshi" writes: Wonderful read. I too have a teenage son[...]
Jan 29th, 2016 6:32 am — "Rachel" writes: Thank you Monica! As a mom of 4 boys too[...]
Jan 29th, 2016 6:51 am — "Rachel" writes: Thank you Monica! From a mom with 4 boys[...]
Jan 29th, 2016 6:53 am — "Rachel" writes: lol.. I didn’t think my previous comme[...]
Feb 14th, 2016 2:59 am — "Debbie" writes: My son is a “man-of-few-words”, just[...]
Feb 14th, 2016 8:05 am — "Monica" writes: I love that Debbie! Thank you for sharin[...]
Mar 6th, 2016 1:21 pm — "sindy" writes: hi… i’m an 18 year old girl … i’[...]
Mar 9th, 2016 7:24 am — "Monica" writes: Hi Sindy! Thank you for taking the time [...]
Mar 28th, 2016 9:02 pm — "Amanda" writes: I Really enjoyed reading this I have a 1[...]
Apr 4th, 2016 1:05 am — "Kate Harpum" writes: what a wonderful and encouraging post! S[...]
Apr 6th, 2016 5:29 am — "Pam Osbolt" writes: Hello! I’ve been following your blog f[...]
Apr 6th, 2016 6:59 am — "Monica" writes: Hey Pam! Thank you so much, and of cours[...]
Apr 11th, 2016 3:38 pm — "Lisa" writes: Wow , Jesus brought THIS to me today. Th[...]
Apr 11th, 2016 4:58 pm — "Monica" writes: Oh so happy to hear that Lisa!! Much alo[...]
Apr 12th, 2016 2:45 pm — "Kathleen" writes: hi! Love this post. Thank you for sharin[...]
Apr 12th, 2016 3:04 pm — "Monica" writes: Amen! Thank you Kathleen for commenting.[...]
Apr 13th, 2016 9:31 am — "Monica" writes: Thank you so much Leslie…Glad it all a[...]
Apr 22nd, 2016 10:14 pm — "Atiska" writes: Don’t know wht doing wrong ..hve twins[...]
Apr 23rd, 2016 5:59 am — "Monica" writes: Hi Atiska — Sorry for your struggle. I[...]
Apr 29th, 2016 5:09 am — "Dawn" writes: Ok i have a very serious question for th[...]
Apr 29th, 2016 11:48 pm — "ebony" writes: My son just turned 17 and I feel I ha e [...]
May 12th, 2016 1:14 am — "Renuka" writes: Hi Monica, thank you for sharing such a [...]
May 12th, 2016 1:01 pm — "Delwyn" writes: I loved everything you said. Sometimes w[...]
May 12th, 2016 1:19 pm — "Monica" writes: Delwyn: Amen!—Thanks for the reminder! :)
May 13th, 2016 6:31 am — "Jennifer S." writes: This was so good to read. So far I have [...]
May 13th, 2016 12:10 pm — "renee-anij" writes: i sure folks have mentioned this, but te[...]
May 22nd, 2016 5:33 pm — "Michelle B" writes: I whole heartedly agree with this. My te[...]
Jun 9th, 2016 4:21 am — "Kajal" writes: My teenage boy dont listen me and misbeh[...]
Jun 10th, 2016 8:51 pm — "Angelica" writes: Thank you very much for your advice!! Th[...]
Jun 21st, 2016 6:10 am — "Lisa" writes: Thank you. I so needed to read this. Ver[...]
Jun 22nd, 2016 2:41 pm — "Leslie Brooks" writes: I am a christian. I don’t know how to [...]
Jun 27th, 2016 2:09 am — "Another stupid man who raised a civil engineer and a marketing director with six great grandchildren." writes: Wonderful to see some attention given to[...]
Jun 27th, 2016 5:21 am — "Sabrina Paul" writes: Great reminders!! I get so busy with “[...]
Jun 28th, 2016 7:26 am — "Charise" writes: I really appreciate your valuable and th[...]
Jul 2nd, 2016 10:08 am — "Kim" writes: I am a single mom and my son lives with [...]
Jul 16th, 2016 12:19 am — "Dana" writes: I only have boys as well, one will be tu[...]
Jul 18th, 2016 11:44 am — "Rhondi" writes: This article is great. I would like to a[...]
Jul 18th, 2016 11:47 am — "Monica" writes: I love this Rhondi! Thank you so much fo[...]
Jul 21st, 2016 4:50 am — "Stacia" writes: You also need to make talk time a no bou[...]
Jul 23rd, 2016 2:12 pm — "Karen Faith" writes: I have 3 teenage boys in the house, 16 &[...]
Aug 10th, 2016 5:03 am — "Amy B" writes: I love this and my 3 teenage boys! Thanks!
Aug 10th, 2016 5:19 am — "Marie" writes: Thanks! I need this forum! My twin boys [...]
Aug 10th, 2016 7:32 am — "Monica" writes: Oh so glad you found this place then, Ma[...]
Aug 11th, 2016 2:11 am — "Mark (dad)" writes: Acknowledging dads in the post script on[...]
Aug 11th, 2016 6:22 am — "Shay" writes: Thank you so much for this article. Many[...]
Aug 18th, 2016 8:14 pm — "Rena" writes: I could not have read this post at a mor[...]
Aug 18th, 2016 9:37 pm — "Monica" writes: Oh thank you Rena–So glad you shared t[...]
Aug 28th, 2016 7:49 am — "Amy C" writes: I’m glad I’ve found your blog. You g[...]
Sep 1st, 2016 6:10 am — "Pattie" writes: I really like this article. It sounds so[...]
Sep 16th, 2016 2:51 pm — "Rita Kenefic" writes: What a valuable post! Like you, I have f[...]
Sep 16th, 2016 8:50 pm — "Monica" writes: Oh that makes my heart so happy to hear![...]
Oct 30th, 2016 9:25 am — "say it" writes: God only knows I’ve messed up enough i[...]
Nov 4th, 2016 3:14 pm — "Marie" writes: I have a 15 year old son, and some of hi[...]
Nov 7th, 2016 8:44 am — "Yolanda" writes: I enjoyed reading your article and will [...]
Nov 7th, 2016 11:00 am — "Monica" writes: Than you Yolanda! I am sorry, and I know[...]
Nov 22nd, 2016 8:31 am — "Terri" writes: Thanks Monica for the advice. I’m a si[...]
Dec 3rd, 2016 5:45 am — "Tana" writes: I am a Christian Mom of a 15 year old bo[...]
Dec 3rd, 2016 10:37 am — "Monica" writes: I will pray. So sorry for where you are [...]
Dec 4th, 2016 8:34 am — "Tana" writes: Thanks for prayers! I am seeing a Counse[...]
Dec 7th, 2016 3:50 am — "Lori Ann Fesig" writes: Thank you for strengthening my reins. No[...]
Jan 2nd, 2017 4:57 am — "Carmen" writes: Well written. We are Christians too and [...]
Jan 3rd, 2017 5:00 pm — "Adriana Sierra" writes: Thank you this means so much for me, I h[...]
Jan 3rd, 2017 5:03 pm — "Monica" writes: oh you’re so welcome Adriana! You’re[...]
Jan 3rd, 2017 5:06 pm — "Monica" writes: Thank you Carmen…Oh yea, sometimes it [...]
Jan 7th, 2017 10:59 am — "Terrie Alexander" writes: Thanks
Jan 7th, 2017 2:54 pm — "Lisa" writes: My oldest son just turned 16. Eek! My yo[...]
Jan 7th, 2017 5:23 pm — "Monica" writes: Of course you’re on track, Lisa. I’m[...]
Jan 7th, 2017 5:24 pm — "Monica" writes: You are so welcome, Terrie! Much aloha – :)
Jan 19th, 2017 6:16 pm — "Keri" writes: Thank you for your positivity and for in[...]
Jan 20th, 2017 7:01 am — "Monica" writes: Thank you Keri–I appreciate that so mu[...]
Feb 2nd, 2017 6:11 am — "Jenni Riley" writes: I love your writing. I so am needing to [...]
Feb 2nd, 2017 6:26 am — "Monica" writes: Hey Jenni–Thank you so much for commen[...]
Feb 2nd, 2017 1:24 pm — "nikki" writes: Remind your older son to be careful what[...]
Feb 18th, 2017 6:45 am — "Semmy" writes: Dear Monica, I kinda have a question abo[...]
Mar 25th, 2017 3:52 am — "Diana Lewis" writes: This was an Amazing piece. I can appreci[...]
Apr 5th, 2017 2:38 am — "Becky Wheeler" writes: Hi, I really enjoyed reading your post. [...]
Apr 5th, 2017 6:08 am — "Monica" writes: Hey Becky, Thanks so much for taking tim[...]
Apr 12th, 2017 8:33 am — "Xenia Horton" writes: Hello Monica, My husband and I have a 13[...]
Apr 12th, 2017 9:27 am — "Monica" writes: Hi Xenia–Thanks for commenting! :) All[...]
Apr 12th, 2017 11:08 am — "Xenia Horton" writes: Hello Monica, Thank you for getting back[...]
Apr 12th, 2017 7:34 pm — "shirly chwalowski" writes: I loved this. Thank you so much for shar[...]
Apr 12th, 2017 8:52 pm — "Monica" writes: Thank you Shirly! I’m sure you did you[...]
Apr 24th, 2017 5:47 am — "Terra B" writes: Hello. Just wanted to say that your advi[...]
Apr 24th, 2017 9:40 am — "Jocelyn Palacki Durbin" writes: What a teenage boy needs most from his m[...]
Apr 24th, 2017 9:53 am — "Jocelyn Palacki Durbin" writes: Boy’s respond “open up” during phy[...]
Apr 28th, 2017 12:49 am — "A" writes: Thankyou for all that advice-my twin boy[...]
May 13th, 2017 5:20 pm — "Taylor" writes: Hello, My 10 year old has told me if I g[...]
May 13th, 2017 6:32 pm — "Monica" writes: Taylor–I’m sure it is quite normal f[...]
May 19th, 2017 1:50 pm — "Seth1995" writes: I’m a male that is 22 years of age. I [...]
May 25th, 2017 3:26 am — "Tami" writes: Have you recently separated from his fat[...]
May 25th, 2017 3:27 am — "Tami" writes: *would
Jun 2nd, 2017 4:48 pm — "Lalalove32" writes: My teenage son is 3 months from 16, and [...]
Jun 7th, 2017 12:00 pm — "Cordy Huddleston" writes: Hi Taylor, He is aware that sex happens [...]
Jun 9th, 2017 8:53 am — "Brooke" writes: Love this post. Such a great list. Thanks
Jun 12th, 2017 10:26 am — "Lavi" writes: Wonderful, and as a mom and teacher I ag[...]
Jun 21st, 2017 11:50 pm — "Wandy" writes: Thanks for sharing that Seth. It sounds [...]
Jun 28th, 2017 4:38 pm — "Malinda" writes: I have ALL BOYS, triplets that are 16 an[...]
Jun 28th, 2017 7:44 pm — "Monica" writes: Malinda–You are not alone. Many moms f[...]
Jul 7th, 2017 8:45 pm — "Nora" writes: My name is Nora and I have a 14yr old so[...]
Jul 9th, 2017 4:21 pm — "Monica" writes: Nora, I understand it can be hard, but y[...]
Jul 11th, 2017 5:08 am — "Michelle" writes: When dealing with your preteen son’s, [...]
Jul 15th, 2017 7:06 am — "Wendy" writes: Hello Monica, Im.a single Mother, been d[...]
Jul 24th, 2017 4:37 pm — "Michele" writes: Great advice.
Jul 25th, 2017 8:25 am — "Father of 3 Christian men" writes: Nora, Jesus talked to women. He had a sp[...]
Jul 25th, 2017 8:26 am — "Monica" writes: great advice! :)
Jul 25th, 2017 8:41 am — "A Happily remarried Man" writes: Just make sure that man is what YOU want[...]
Aug 1st, 2017 7:20 pm — "Jen B" writes: I have read blogs, and maybe I am missin[...]
Aug 5th, 2017 7:55 am — "Shanti Thokchom" writes: I am a widow. I have a 16 year old son. [...]
Aug 9th, 2017 3:25 pm — "Amy M" writes: I really enjoyed your article about what[...]
Aug 23rd, 2017 10:19 pm — "Dayrel" writes: I love this article… it helps me a lot[...]
Sep 1st, 2017 3:16 pm — "Kelly Barbour" writes: I have that happen all the time. It’s [...]
Sep 20th, 2017 5:37 pm — "Dina" writes: Good evening…. I’m a mother of a 16y[...]
Sep 21st, 2017 7:29 am — "Monica" writes: Oh Dina-So sorry you’re going through [...]
Sep 27th, 2017 10:12 am — "Chris" writes: I found a letter in my son room saying h[...]
Sep 27th, 2017 9:46 pm — "Monica" writes: So sorry Chris. Those are hard words to [...]
Oct 9th, 2017 10:10 pm — "Diane" writes: Hi Monica, it’s 3:30 in the morning an[...]
Oct 10th, 2017 7:12 am — "Monica" writes: Diane, oh I am so sorry for how things a[...]
Oct 21st, 2017 5:30 am — "Maria Stewart" writes: Hello Monica, my name is Maria. You are [...]
Nov 10th, 2017 9:59 am — "melissa" writes: This is all very true and great advice!
Dec 7th, 2017 3:16 pm — "Moll" writes: Me too! They all sound so perfect??
Jan 22nd, 2018 9:48 pm — "Nicki" writes: Thank you for such a touching post and I[...]
Jan 23rd, 2018 11:40 am — "Leigh" writes: I was drawn to this. I love my son the t[...]
Feb 2nd, 2018 4:44 am — "Karen" writes: My brother was a sophomore in college wh[...]
Feb 2nd, 2018 6:00 am — "Monica" writes: Really good advice, Karen. Thank you for[...]
Feb 8th, 2018 10:29 pm — "Linda Harris" writes: Dear Maria, we don’t know each other, [...]
Feb 12th, 2018 12:18 pm — "Angela" writes: Hi Monica – thanks for your article, i[...]
Feb 13th, 2018 5:56 am — "Monica" writes: Thank you so much Angela! So glad you fo[...]
Feb 14th, 2018 6:20 pm — "Emily Lewis" writes: I do pretty much alll that stuff my son [...]
Feb 28th, 2018 4:20 am — "Megan ingram" writes: Hey monica , im glad i found this i stru[...]
Feb 28th, 2018 6:25 am — "Mahrooz Maddela" writes: I aways tried my best as a mother, I am [...]
Mar 20th, 2018 3:49 am — "MariaGuliana" writes: Hi Emily, You are an amazing mommy to yo[...]
Mar 26th, 2018 6:18 am — "Kristin Kakarides" writes: I love all of these! And for the most pa[...]
Mar 30th, 2018 4:49 pm — "Joanie" writes: If you partake on these video games u wi[...]
Apr 23rd, 2018 6:17 am — "Sarah" writes: I read your comment and it was almost li[...]
May 28th, 2018 7:17 am — "Melba" writes: Hi and thank you for this post. I have n[...]
May 28th, 2018 12:33 pm — "NZ" writes: I have been a single mom to my four boys[...]
Jun 16th, 2018 11:50 am — "Moe Palu" writes: Hi Maria. Im so sorry for the lost of yo[...]
Jun 23rd, 2018 2:33 pm — "Rupa" writes: Kudos to u for clearing out doubts in my[...]
Jun 27th, 2018 9:58 pm — "Um AbdulRasheed" writes: Hi Dayrel, Some kids are so sensitive th[...]
Jun 27th, 2018 10:09 pm — "Um AbdulRasheed" writes: Hi Dina, Usually kids in this age dislik[...]
Jun 27th, 2018 10:36 pm — "Um AbdulRasheed" writes: A fathers role is very important one, es[...]
Jun 27th, 2018 10:46 pm — "Um AbdulRasheed" writes: You have made your way through life in a[...]
Jun 30th, 2018 8:00 pm — "joshna" writes: Hey how can a mom help his tennage son f[...]
Jul 1st, 2018 5:58 pm — "Monica" writes: Hey Joshna, that’s a good question. :)[...]
Jul 4th, 2018 11:19 pm — "Sad and weak" writes: ??
Jul 19th, 2018 5:04 pm — "Sandra" writes: My heart is breaking. I am tired of cryi[...]
Jul 20th, 2018 9:13 am — "Monica" writes: I’m praying for you Sandra. Sorry for [...]
Jul 29th, 2018 12:30 am — "Michelle" writes: Hoping things are better for you. These [...]
Jul 29th, 2018 8:50 am — "Lola" writes: I would think this article would come AF[...]
Jul 29th, 2018 12:42 pm — "Monica" writes: Thanks Lola! :) I agree, experience does[...]
Aug 11th, 2018 4:56 am — "Gen" writes: My sons are grown, in their 40’s. My b[...]
Aug 18th, 2018 9:59 am — "Amy" writes: I am not loving being a mom to a teenage[...]
Aug 21st, 2018 3:28 pm — "Jenny" writes: Amy, I’m so sorry to hear that you are[...]
Aug 23rd, 2018 9:24 am — "Julia Huttle" writes: ??? This was such an amazing and perfect[...]
Aug 23rd, 2018 6:32 pm — "Monica" writes: Glad to see you here!! :) Hope you subsc[...]
Sep 7th, 2018 5:16 am — "Daphne" writes: I would love to read that book! Daphne
Oct 9th, 2018 8:18 am — "Itzel" writes: Thank you so much for this amazing post![...]
Oct 12th, 2018 1:11 pm — "Monica" writes: So glad to hear that! Glad you found the[...]
Oct 25th, 2018 4:15 pm — "Esther Hutchison" writes: I loved this! as a mom of 7 children wit[...]
Oct 25th, 2018 5:22 pm — "Monica" writes: Wow, that means a lot coming from a pro![...]
Nov 23rd, 2018 3:32 pm — "Kerry" writes: Thank you Monica for this positive artic[...]
Nov 24th, 2018 6:32 am — "Mayra" writes: I was looking for Christmas Birthday par[...]
Dec 15th, 2018 11:30 am — "Lynne" writes: I do all the things you talk about. I ha[...]
Dec 15th, 2018 2:35 pm — "Monica" writes: Lynne, first of all, so sorry you are ha[...]
Dec 26th, 2018 12:44 pm — "Steph" writes: Not sure what year this article was writ[...]
Jan 11th, 2019 8:52 am — "Amanda" writes: Thanks for the reaffirmation in the thou[...]
Jan 17th, 2019 6:51 pm — "Christy" writes: ?
Jan 30th, 2019 10:55 pm — "Granado Y." writes: I kind don’t know what to do about thi[...]
Feb 2nd, 2019 4:38 am — "Susan" writes: Any advice on rebellious teen boys when [...]
Feb 5th, 2019 1:20 pm — "Granado Y." writes: That’s actually great advice, To be ho[...]
Feb 7th, 2019 5:44 pm — "Monica" writes: Thank you for sharing your experience. I[...]
Feb 7th, 2019 5:55 pm — "Monica" writes: Thank you for sharing that story. Yes, i[...]
Feb 10th, 2019 1:05 pm — "Livvy" writes: This was so perfect and so beautiful. He[...]
Feb 10th, 2019 9:16 pm — "Monica" writes: Oh so glad to hear that Livvy! Thank you[...]
Feb 13th, 2019 8:31 am — "Tim" writes: I know moms are very nurturing and often[...]
Feb 23rd, 2019 7:46 am — "Bing" writes: My son hates his dad. With his frustrati[...]
Feb 23rd, 2019 8:49 am — "Monica" writes: I’m so sorry. This sounds so hard, but[...]
Mar 12th, 2019 8:06 pm — "PENOLA P. SARDEN" writes: Your article truly blessed me. And even [...]
Mar 12th, 2019 8:29 pm — "Monica" writes: oh thank you Penola! :) That makes me so[...]
Mar 13th, 2019 3:35 am — "Tina" writes: I came across this post because I have b[...]
Mar 13th, 2019 8:35 am — "Anonymous" writes: Hello, I’m looking for some advice for[...]
Mar 16th, 2019 9:10 pm — "Ireen" writes: Thank u. I needed this after my mature 1[...]
Mar 18th, 2019 10:39 pm — "Monica" writes: Thank you Ireen! Yes, often at that pre-[...]
Mar 22nd, 2019 5:10 pm — "Daniella Arredondo" writes: Hi Monica, I had read your post and defi[...]
Mar 29th, 2019 1:25 pm — "Deborah Cunningham" writes: Hi! I read this with a sense of nostalgi[...]
Apr 3rd, 2019 12:58 am — "Ginger" writes: My 3 sons are grown and w/sons of their [...]
Apr 4th, 2019 10:36 am — "Monica" writes: Hey Ginger! Thank you so much and that m[...]
Apr 17th, 2019 10:00 am — "Stacie Smith" writes: My 14 year old son recently decided that[...]
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