Raising Daughters

My Lack of Sleep Might Kill Me

My Lack of Sleep Might Kill Me

I watched Dr. Oz yesterday and I think I am truly scared! Women who do not get at least 5 hours of sleep a night are twice as likely to have a heart attack as those who do? Well chalk me into the heart attack corner. […]

2016-05-11T15:35:38-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|21 Comments

Creative Solutions For Kids And Their Arguments

Creative Solutions For Kids And Their Arguments

Kids are going to argue. It is their way of learning how to solve problems. While it is a major pain in the neck, it is much better than having them learn such lessons out in the world at large. That will come soon enough. For now, having kids that argue is a necessary evil [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:38-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|1 Comment

Valentines Day Fun on a Budget

How are your Valentine’s Day plans shaping up? If you’re like most people, you want to squeeze in plenty of fun but don’t have a lot of extra cash to pay for it. If your Valentines Day fun needs to stick to a tight budget, check out these ideas. […]

2016-05-11T15:35:38-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|1 Comment

5 Reasons Parenting Is Not As Bad As You Think

5 Reasons Parenting Is Not As Bad As You Think

Parenting kind of gets a bad rap. Many people consider parenting a horrible, thankless job that is best avoided. Yes, we deal with everything from throw up to teen drama and angst, but it is really not all that bad. Parenting is kind of like anything else. You get what you put into it. I [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:39-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|1 Comment

Parenting Tips – The Power of the Word No

Parenting Tips – The Power of the Word No

When I was little, no meant no. If I responded to a no from my parents, I suffered the consequences. No was a serious thing. These days, no means something entirely different. No generally means something between “stop” and “please continue so I can say no again.” Parent use the word no and kids continue [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:39-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|1 Comment

Would You Watch me on a Reality Show?

Would You Watch me on a Reality Show?

I woke up this morning to learn that I was not the winner of the Power Ball Lottery. So my dreams of hardwood floors, name brand clothing and a new car were foiled. However, as with any dream, it sits there, festering, begging for me to find a way. As I sit and think about [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:39-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|2 Comments

Raising Confident Daughters in a Dangerous World

Raising Confident Daughters in a Dangerous World

It was rather obvious to me early on that life was not going to be easy for my daughters. The world has been changing rapidly and not for the better…wars, hunger, racial tensions and crime are all alarmingly common these days. When I look at the world today, it scares me. I am a grown [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:39-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|2 Comments

When My Daughter Hates Me – Tips From A Single Mom

When My Daughter Hates Me – Tips From A Single Mom

When my daughter hates me, a part of me feels like it is dying. Hate is a particularly strong word coming from anyone, but coming from your child it stings even more. As a single mom it can be particularly tough dealing with these types of situations. Kids can hate you for a number of [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:39-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|2 Comments

Helping Your Daughter Navigate Friendship – Daddy Edition

Helping Your Daughter Navigate Friendship – Daddy Edition

Written by Series Guest Blogger, Brooks Weatherspoon, a father of twin 12 year old girls that will give us insight into A Day in Fatherhood! There are few things that are tougher for a father than watching his daughter go through pain. My daughter struggled socially for a number of years due to health issues and [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:39-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|1 Comment

My Brain on Tired

My Brain on Tired

**Originally published 12/16/2010. But still so applies.** I had one hour of sleep last night. One whole, refreshing, blissful, productive hour of sleep last night! I. Feel. Great. It all started night before last. Sarah was up way too late, 11pm, because she was super excited about pajama day at preschool. So, at nap time [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:39-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|7 Comments

Bringing Up Girls – Social Media Dangers

Bringing Up Girls – Social Media Dangers

Bringing up girls these days feels like a dangerous proposition. It seems at every turn there are potential dangers. Boys and girls both are at risk to all kinds of things that we old folks rarely worried about as kids. From bullying to predators, the online world has amplified many of the things we faced [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:39-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|1 Comment

Confessions of an Overloaded Mommy Brain

Confessions of an Overloaded Mommy Brain

I am pretty smart, I think. I have 2 + 2 down pat, can balance my check book, and have a good grasp on making a mean grilled cheese. I don’t think anyone that knows me would say that I was a flake or airhead. Well… maybe… but they don’t count. Lately, however, something is [...]

2016-05-11T15:35:40-05:00By Lori|Raising Daughters|2 Comments