I admit that I am a sensitive person, I can easily have my feelings hurt and be caught crying in the bathroom alone. While I may be a sensitive person emotionally, as a parent I have quickly learned that you must have thick skin. I went into this parenting gig knowing that there would be days my kids may not “like me” or may think I am the evil Queen of the land. When you … [Read more...] about Being a Parent isn’t for The Thin Skinned
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Co-Parenting Tips for Divorced Couples
Joint custody arrangements after a separation or divorce can become quite stressful. Each parent will have to learn how to let go of the desire to have their child all of the time. Sharing children after a divorce or separation is a matter of fact, unless there is a case of abuse to the children or ex-parent. More often than not the court wishes to have the two parents create a … [Read more...] about Co-Parenting Tips for Divorced Couples
3 Tips for Shopping with Kids
The joys of shopping with kids, it’s such a wonderful experience! The kids walk behind you in two, happy to be bored for the next couple hours as you shop for whatever it is that you need. Oh wait, this only happens in dreamland or occasionally when the kids want something … here in the real world kids aren’t so fun to shop with all of the time. Today I am going to share a few … [Read more...] about 3 Tips for Shopping with Kids
Issue with Invite the Whole Class to Birthday Party Rule
I recall having a conversation with one of my children awhile back; it was in regards to inviting the whole class to a birthday party. This concept that has become the rule at most schools, when you hand out birthday invitations you must invite the whole class has me frustrated. Here I am listening to my child who most certainly doesn’t want their … [Read more...] about Issue with Invite the Whole Class to Birthday Party Rule
20 Summer Toys – Have Fun with Kids
Summer will be here before you know it! The weather will be warm and everyone will be trying to figure out what to do with those kiddos. Summer brings along the perfect weather to get out and enjoy those kids you are raising. Today I wanted to share a list of 20 Summer toys from Amazon that you can purchase now so that you are ready for the Summer season with kids. This … [Read more...] about 20 Summer Toys – Have Fun with Kids
Success Can Happen … The American Dream
As I look around the world we live in, from social media posts to everyday interactions with people in person, I am sad about society. Many people came to America all those years back for freedom, the ability to work hard and make a home for their family. Many desired to create success in America. America was the new world where hope was fueled. That all happened, jobs were … [Read more...] about Success Can Happen … The American Dream
How Eyebrow Piercing Showcased Unconditional Love
My first born child is what I call my first “experiment” in motherhood. None of us really know if we are doing this mom gig right but all of us hope to be that mom influence on our children. With that being said, each new day as the first born child gets older I am faced with new experiences, challenges and heart felt moments. Most recently my first born child, Miss Ki, had … [Read more...] about How Eyebrow Piercing Showcased Unconditional Love
My Great Grandmother
A mom can be anyone, really. There are many people who will say their step mother or their grandmother, maybe even an aunt was more of a mom to them growing up than their biological mother. While the person who gave birth to you will always be your mom be definition, there are many other moms in your life who may have helped mold you into the adult you are today. Mom Influence … [Read more...] about My Great Grandmother
Chicken Soup for the Soul – Mom Influence Books
Iam an avid supporter and reader of Chicken Soup for the Soul Books. The originator of these books is Jack Canfield. Jack Canfield is a best-selling author as well as a motivational speaker; he is even shown in The Secret DVD. As the originator of the billion dollar book series, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Jack Canfield is one of the many people I personally look up to. For … [Read more...] about Chicken Soup for the Soul – Mom Influence Books
Renita Smith Saves 20 Kids
In September 2016 a bus driver in Maryland, Renita Smith, saved 20 children. This is a Mom Influence news story because, well even bus drivers are good souls who feel their little bus riders are their "babies". I was amazed to hear this story that was featured on the Today Show and on Ellen's show. Renita Smith was quoted to say that she believes that moms are hereos, quoted … [Read more...] about Renita Smith Saves 20 Kids
The Single Mom Influence
There are so many single moms out there in the world today. They struggle, they cry and they work to be stronger every day. Then there are other single moms who just give up, they focus on what failed and why they are now forced to raise a child or more than one child alone. The thing is, you can focus on anything you desire. If you are the single mom who chooses to focus on … [Read more...] about The Single Mom Influence
Those Bittersweet Teen Years
A s you watched your teen walk off to high school with a cup of tea in her hand and her hair dyed and cut to her liking, it dawns on you that you helped raise this child. This now teenager is yours, she is growing up and in this brief moment your heart aches because you realize it won’t be long before she is an adult of her own, off making her own life. These days are … [Read more...] about Those Bittersweet Teen Years