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 […]
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 […]
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.” — […]
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
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 in Greek means to have a change of one’s mind and heart.
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 […]
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. […]
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
Gail Cawley Showalter 