Pamela McClard
Mothering Girls In Middle School – 10 Lessons From The Other Side
I have two daughters with whom I was able to walk, well more like stumble, through these curious years of life called middle school, and I find myself feeling such compassion for moms around...
Infinitely Expandable
Resting isn't usually on my agenda. In fact, doing nothing tends to make me feel a bit crazy. Sitting around actually hurts my body. But I realized toward the beginning of 2020 that I...
More Information Doesn’t Bring Peace
Information doesn't provide the peace of mind I always hope it does. With all the information that comes out on a minute by minute basis full of disturbing news on COVID-19, corrupt politicians,...
In-House Gossip
"The kids were so bad today. You won't believe what they did."
"Don't tell her I told you this but..."
"He was acting like such a ____________ today!"
"Did I tell you what she did the other...
Change Lenses – Parenting an Anxious Child
My disposition has much to do with how I view myself, other people, and problems. Parenting forcibly taught me to put on different lenses for viewing the problems and the precious people in my...
The Untangling of Parenthood
I remember it vividly, I was sitting at the school table in our home across from my child about to proctor the IOWA basic test. I had signed the legal documents allowing me to...
Sibling Rivalry to Reveling
I have watched the unfolding of something magical in my home, something I deeply believed would never happen. Sisters moving from rivals to reveling in being best of friends. I heard it would change...
Enneagram Profile Stigma
I love personality profiles. I find them so helpful in relationships, ministry, and parenting. Recently the latest trend is to discover your Enneagram Number. I am a 3. Because I write a blog and...
21 Hilarious Parenting Truths
I've compiled 21 truths about parenting I find hilarious. I've said them or felt them at one time or another. It's fascinating how I have my own thoughts and experiences not even knowing they...
Start ‘Em Young – Money Management for Kids
Money has been cited as the determining factor of 21% of divorces in 2017 according to Magnify Money. The same survey noted the more money people made, the more money was a problem in...