Author Archives: Gail Cawley Showalter
Children with Disabilities
When I was a Teacher of the Visually Impaired I learned how much of an impact having a child with a disability had on marriage. In the seven years I worked with families I witnessed four divorces of the parents of my students. Single mothers are frequently left caring for children with few resources. When […]
Fear is no way to start your day
How would your maker have you approach your day? from Answered Prayers by Julia Cameron You enter your day as if it were a combat zone. You are frightened and defensive. You expect the worst. Bring your day to me. Let me create for you harmony and peace. Allow me to let the best […]
Parenting When You Don’t Feel Like It
from Aha Parenting – Dr. Laura Markham How To Reconnect with Your Child When You’re Having a Hard Day “Can you give tips on how to stay connected when you feel irritable? I’m not yelling, but I’m not as respectful as I think I should be.” – Katherine “Parents have to be experts at reconnecting.” — […]
Each child has his or her unique personality
For more on the Single Mom Card Deck go to SMORE for Women Each child has his or her unique personality. ~ Do I recognize the uniqueness in my child? How will I teach my child to value others’ traits? Related Post: There Are Many Ways. . . Contact Gail
Assistance for Single Moms Who Need to Find Their Strengths
Discover & Live in Your Strengths Gail Cawley Showalter, Founder SMORE for Women Hold these two thoughts in your head at the same time: Think of a personal strength Think about your birth order in your family of origin As you hold these two thoughts consider how your birth order may have influenced your strength […]
Repent may not really mean what you think
Repent in Greek means to have a change of one’s mind and heart.
Single Moms Are the Strongest Women in the World
YOUR STRENGTHS Nothing is so strong as gentleness. Nothing is so gentle as real strength. – Frances De Sales Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. If you will acknowledge your strengths and downplay your weaknesses, you will discover a clear image of yourself and how you act, react, and interact with others. By concentrating on your […]
Single yet Not Alone on the Path
An old parable tells of a man lost deep in the forest when he suddenly meets another traveler. Now I will find my way out with this other traveler he thinks. “Tell me, sir, which way out of the forest?” he asks. The stranger replies, “Friend, I do not know. I too need to find the way. […]
Saving Over Time Pays Off
For more on the Single Mom Card Deck go to SMORE for Women Saving over time pays off. It is an investment of trust in yourself. ~ How will I make that investment in my worthy self? Related Post: SMORE Card Deck thought for Single Moms Contact Gail
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