Communication

Mama J on September 18th, 2008

One of the many things I appreciate about my 8-year-old is that she is a good communicator.  Lately she’s been expressing to me that she just doesn’t understand the Bible.  She thinks this is part of the reason “church services are boring.” I spent a little bit of time stressing about how I don’t make […]

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Mama J on September 17th, 2008

Your turn:  Are you a believer in texting teens and young adults? Why or why not?  Leave your comment at the end of this post. Usually Wednesday’s posts are devoted to stepparenting discussions, but since I covered National Stepfamily Day yesterday I thought I’d pick a topic that could apply to parents and stepparents alike. […]

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Mama J on September 11th, 2008

It seems fitting to write about this topic on the anniversary of 9/11.  I grew up in New York City and vividly remember the Twin Towers being built.  On the fateful day of the crashes in 2001, I wrestled with how to discuss the events of the day with my children.  I felt the need for some […]

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Mama J on September 10th, 2008

Your turn:  What topic areas or skills give you an anchor in your stepfamily?  Leave a comment at the end of this post. In the early years of developing a relationship with my stepdaughter Brittany, a youngster named Shayla played an important role.  Shayla was an intelligent, curious, and playful individual on my side of […]

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