mother

I come from a long line of mothers who have mastered the art of guilt as manipulation. I believe it started with my great-grandmother. I never met her, but I’ve been told that she ruled her home with an iron fist in a velvet glove, commanding her 11 children to…

I homeschool my 7-year-old daughter and 9-year-old son, so we spend most of the day together. Our mornings start with hugs, kisses, and breakfast conversations, but the affection rarely stops there.At the beginning of each school day, we review the rules: raise your hand to be called on, and do…