Celebrate your VALUES! We just enjoyed Canadian Thanksgiving with 40 friends that get together annually at our home. This tradition came out of our value of family and our value for our heritage. Close to 40 years ago, we decided to plan an EVENT so our girls would know where we came from and would meet other Canadians who have moved to Southern California. We all enjoyed the turkey dinner…
How do we raise a confident child? One who has the courage to stand up for what they believe? One who will try new things? One who will face their fears? It is hard to give your child a sense of security when you feel insecure yourself. As parents, one of our goals is to give your children a glimpse of security so that they will learn to put their…
Dear Joyce, I do not like Halloween, so I do not let my children dress up and celebrate this holiday. My oldest daughter loves dressing up and is upset with my decision. What are your thoughts? Sharon Dear Sharon, I must admit that Halloween was not my favorite holiday. I never enjoyed dressing up and putting outfits together on a limited budget always seemed like a chore. Many people…
Dear Joyce, Now that your children are grown, what do you think I should focus on as a mom? I have three children, and I want to make sure I can look back 20 years from now and know that I did it “right!†Thanks, Susan Dear Susan, I have been a mom for 40 years and now have a better understanding that being a mom is a “ministry†with…
