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Mar 26th, 2024 — Setting the First Tracks: Talk to Your Kids about Everything
Mar 19th, 2024 — How to Experience REAL JOY in a world gone mad, with Brant Hansen
Mar 12th, 2024 — Life is Messy, God is Good, with Cynthia Yanof
Mar 5th, 2024 — Practicing The Way, with John Mark Comer
Feb 27th, 2024 — Screentime and Other Ways Kids Spend their Days
Feb 20th, 2024 — No Regrets Parenting in Difficult Cultural Times, with Rhonda Stoppe
Feb 13th, 2024 — 7 Attitudes that will Sabotage Your Marriage (and 7 to Replace them with) with Dave
Feb 6th, 2024 — Let’s Talk about Kids and Dating, with JP Pokluda
Jan 30th, 2024 — Help Siblings Become Friends, with Luke and Jonah
Jan 23rd, 2024 — The Sacredness of Secular Work, with Jordan Raynor
Jan 16th, 2024 — What is Christian Deconstruction? (And how should we respond to it?) with Alisa Childers
Jan 9th, 2024 — A New Year Coffee Date, with giveaway!
Jan 9th, 2024 — Monica’s (work and life!) Updates for 2024
Jan 2nd, 2024 — The Value of Just Showing Up, with Drew Dyck
Dec 26th, 2023 — 3 Ways to Naturally Instill Character into Your Kids Every Day
Dec 19th, 2023 — 10 Do’s and Don’ts for a Happy Family Christmas, with Dave and Monica
Dec 12th, 2023 — 6 Discipline Mistakes to Avoid During the Holidays
Dec 5th, 2023 — Be a Memory-Making Mom this Christmas
Nov 28th, 2023 — The Power of Parenting with (the right!) Yeses and Nos
Nov 21st, 2023 — Happy Thanksgiving! - A Q&A, Gratitude, and Giggles, with Luke and Levi Swanson
Nov 14th, 2023 — How to be Unoffendable, with Brant Hansen
Nov 7th, 2023 — Finding Hope and Healing after Your Marriage Ends with Brandi Wilson
Oct 31st, 2023 — How To Support Students Standing Strong in the Public Schools
Oct 24th, 2023 — Making Your Home the Hub
Oct 20th, 2023 — Fall Coffee Date: News, and Giveaway!
Oct 17th, 2023 — God Never Gives Up On You, with Max Lucado
Oct 10th, 2023 — How to Experience God’s Strength When You Feel Weak, with Emily Jensen
Oct 3rd, 2023 — The Power of Our Words, with Sarah Molitor
Sep 26th, 2023 — Your Best Weapon or the Greatest Danger: Ch. 6 from Raising Amazing
Sep 19th, 2023 — How a Youtube Golf Sensation is Using His Influence for Good (Good), with Matt Scharff
Sep 18th, 2023 — Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal {The Perfect Fall Breakfast}
Sep 18th, 2023 — CTC Math review
Sep 12th, 2023 — Losing Their Home (but not Their Perspective) in the Maui Fire, with my friend Jes Claydon
Sep 5th, 2023 — Coffee Date: with Announcements, Updates, and Questions for YOU!
Aug 29th, 2023 — Marriage: Give Your Kids a Secure Foundation. Raising Amazing Chapter 5 with Monica and Dave
Aug 22nd, 2023 — Becoming a Worry-Free Parent, with Sissy Goff
Aug 15th, 2023 — Why We Drift into Loneliness and How to Fight for a Life of Friendship, with Justin Whitmel Earley
Aug 8th, 2023 — The Secret Art of Confident Motherhood with Alli Worthington
Aug 1st, 2023 — 3 Steps to a Successful Back-to-School Season!
Jul 25th, 2023 — The Very Most Important Thing: Raising Amazing Chapter 4
Jul 18th, 2023 — The Proverbial Man: The Example our Kids Really Need, with Josiah Swanson
Jul 11th, 2023 — What Your Kids Should Know about the Book of Proverbs, with Jonah Swanson
Jul 8th, 2023 — Summer Coffee Date {with FUN Giveaway!} 2023
Jul 4th, 2023 — Favorite Proverbs for Life, with Luke Swanson
Jun 27th, 2023 — Parentamorphosis! Raising Amazing Chapter 3
Jun 20th, 2023 — Raising Prayerful Kids, with Steph Thurling
Jun 13th, 2023 — Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood, with Ashlee Gadd
Jun 12th, 2023 — Summer Chicken Veggie Pasta Salad
Jun 6th, 2023 — Kids, The Internet, & Social Media: Seven Steps that might Save your Kid (this summer)
Jun 6th, 2023 — Summer and Screentime! 7 Steps that Might Save Your Kids (and your sanity!)
May 30th, 2023 — How to Lead Your Family on an Intentional Trajectory (Raising Amazing, Chapter 2 with Monica
May 23rd, 2023 — Everything You Need for Great Summer Reading with Your Kids, with Sarah Mackenzie
May 16th, 2023 — What We Should Know about Children and Disabilities, with Laura Wifler of Risen Motherhood
May 9th, 2023 — What Moms Need Most (+Mother’s Day Giveaway) with Dear Mushka’s Katie Lewis!
May 2nd, 2023 — Helping Your Child Prepare to Meet their Future Spouse, with Tricia Goyer
Apr 25th, 2023 — How to Be an All-In Parent (Raising Amazing, Chapter One, with Monica)
Apr 18th, 2023 — How to Teach Your Kids to Mind Their Mindset, with Megan Hyatt Miller
Apr 11th, 2023 — How to Mind Your Mindset, with Megan-Hyatt-Miller
Apr 4th, 2023 — Parenting Principles to Bring out the BEST in Your Kids with Miles Mettler
Mar 28th, 2023 — What I Want you to Know about Raising Amazing
Mar 21st, 2023 — How Our Kids' Character Will Lead to their Future Success, with Dennis Trittin
Mar 18th, 2023 — Spring Kick-Off Coffee Date {with a giveaway!}
Mar 17th, 2023 — Inspiration From Tim Tebow, + a giveaway of his new book for young readers!
Mar 14th, 2023 — Raising Relational Kids in a Screen-driven World, with Arlene Pellicane
Mar 7th, 2023 — Becoming a Time-Saving Mom, with Crystal Paine
Feb 28th, 2023 — The Adventure Your Kids Were Made For! With Greta Eskridge
Feb 21st, 2023 — Raising Amazing Release Week: Luke Interviews the Authors!
Feb 14th, 2023 — Raising Amazing Kids, with Korie Robertson
Feb 7th, 2023 — How to Anchor Kids in Truth on Cultural Issues, with Sean McDowell
Jan 31st, 2023 — Helping Teens Navigate Through Life's Toughest Issues, with Dr. Jessica Peck
Jan 24th, 2023 — A Rebellion Against Mediocre Motherhood, with Abbie Halberstadt
Jan 17th, 2023 — An Intentionally Amazing Year for Your Family, with Emily Ley
Jan 10th, 2023 — It's Time for Bible Believers to Become Bible Readers! with Wendy Speake
Jan 3rd, 2023 — The Monica Swanson Podcast Trailer
Dec 27th, 2022 — The Last Chapter(s) of Boy Mom and the Last Boy Mom Podcast! {Episode-190}
Dec 20th, 2022 — Merry Christmas with the Swansons {Episode-189, with Luke and Levi!}
Dec 13th, 2022 — Loving Your Actual Christmas {Episode-188 with Alexandra Kuykendall}
Dec 6th, 2022 — Tell Your Kids Your Story! {Episode-187 with Asheritah Ciuciu}
Dec 3rd, 2022 — A Holiday Coffee Date! {with Giveaway 🎁} 2022
Nov 29th, 2022 — Preparing our Boys for Dating and Marriage {Episode-186}
Nov 22nd, 2022 — Practicing Presence with Your Family {episode-185 with Kate Merrick}
Nov 15th, 2022 — Holidays with Boys, and More {Episode-184 with Ruth Chou Simons]
Nov 8th, 2022 — Good Boundaries and Goodbyes {Episode-183 with Lysa Terkeurst}
Nov 1st, 2022 — Preparing for a Grace-Filled Holiday Season {Episode-182 with Lana Stenner}
Oct 25th, 2022 — Your Son Needs an Emotionally Healthy Foundation {Episode-181}
Oct 18th, 2022 — Live Your Truth and other Lies being fed to our children. {Episode-180 with Alisa Childers}
Oct 15th, 2022 — Pumpkin Smoothie Bowls with granola and bananas
Oct 11th, 2022 — Big Announcements and Parenting Q&A {Episode-179 with Monica}
Oct 4th, 2022 — Finding Joy in Painful Seasons {Episode-178 with Nicole Jacobsmeyer}
Oct 4th, 2022 — Indonesian Spicy Peanut Chicken (Crock Pot) dinner
Sep 27th, 2022 — Raising (physically) Healthy Boys {Episode-177, with Monica}
Sep 20th, 2022 — Navigating Video Games with Your Kids {Episode-176 with Liz Busby}
Sep 17th, 2022 — End of Summer Coffee Date + Giveaway! 2022
Sep 13th, 2022 — Growing up to Love God and His Word {Episode-175 with my Son, Josiah}
Sep 6th, 2022 — Raising Kids without the (Emotional) Baggage {Episode 174 with Chris Sasser}
Aug 30th, 2022 — Inspiring Kids to Learn and Discover their Passions {Episode-173 with Monica}
Aug 23rd, 2022 — 4 Social Milestones Your Son Needs to Reach {Episode-172 with David Thomas}
Aug 16th, 2022 — 4 Emotional Milestones Your Son Needs to Reach {Episode-171 with David Thomas}
Aug 14th, 2022 — 3 Reasons Your Child Might be Treating You Disrespectfully (and How to Respond.)
Aug 9th, 2022 — College Readiness for Moms and Sons {Episode-170 with Jonah Swanson}
Aug 2nd, 2022 — Raising Young Creators {Episode-169 with Jordan Raynor}
Jul 29th, 2022 — Swanson Family Homeschool Updates, Fall 2022
Jul 26th, 2022 — Wisdom for Raising Boys in a Screen-Saturated World {episode-168}
Jul 19th, 2022 — Raising Tiny Theologians {Episode-167 with Amy Gannett}
Jul 12th, 2022 — The Journey to becoming World Jr. Champ {Episode-166 with Luke Swanson}
Jul 5th, 2022 — Hope for the Mom at the End of Her Rope {Episode-165 with Stacey Thacker}
Jun 28th, 2022 — Influences, Role Models, and Lonely Seasons. Helping Our Sons Navigate Well {Episode-164}
Jun 21st, 2022 — The Resilience we Need Now {Episode-163 with John Eldredge}
Jun 14th, 2022 — Raising Emotionally Strong Boys {Episode 162 with David Thomas}
Jun 7th, 2022 — Choose Your (Parenting) Words Well. {Episode-161 with Wendy Speake}
May 31st, 2022 — Helping Your Kids Know and Love the Word of God {Episode-160 with Hunter Beless}
May 24th, 2022 — Raising Kids of Noble Character {Episode-159}
May 17th, 2022 — You are More than a Mom {Episode 158 with Kari Kampakis}
May 10th, 2022 — What if It's Wonderful? {Episode 157 with Nicole Zasowski}
May 3rd, 2022 — Take a Breath this Mothers' Day {Episode-156 with Kirsten Watson}
Apr 26th, 2022 — Helping Your Son Develop a Secure Identity {Episode-155, with Monica}
Apr 22nd, 2022 — Spring coffee Date, 2022 - with Giveaway. ❤️
Apr 19th, 2022 — The Unexpected Journey of Raising a Child with Autism {Episode-154 with Kate Swenson}
Apr 15th, 2022 — What Your Kids Need Most this Easter Weekend.
Apr 12th, 2022 — Episode-153
Apr 5th, 2022 — Raising Boys to be Strong and Kind {Episode-152 with Korie Robertson}
Mar 29th, 2022 — Raising Kids to Know + Love God {Episode 151 with Monica}
Mar 22nd, 2022 — Foster the Family {Episode-150 with Jamie C. Finn}
Mar 15th, 2022 — Let's Talk about Youth Sports, {Episode-149 with Carla Hanes}
Mar 8th, 2022 — Finding Identity in a Culture of Loneliness {Episode-148 with Bonnie Gray}
Mar 1st, 2022 — Habits of the Household, {Episode 147, with Justin Whitmel Earley}
Feb 22nd, 2022 — Raising Boys with Boundaries and Freedoms {Episode 146}
Feb 15th, 2022 — What You Should Know about Youth Substance Abuse {Episode 145 with Richard Capriola}
Feb 8th, 2022 — The Importance of Intimacy in Marriage {Episode-144 with Debra Fileta}
Feb 1st, 2022 — Redeeming Your Time {Episode 143 with Jordan Raynor}
Jan 25th, 2022 — 4 Building Blocks of a Healthy Relationship with Your Son
Jan 18th, 2022 — Finding Goodness Right Where You Are {Episode 141 with Alexandra Kuykendall}
Jan 11th, 2022 — Moms We Need Each other! {Episode 140 with Heather MacFadyen}
Jan 11th, 2022 — My 2022 New Year, Blogiversary Post! Looking back and Looking Ahead!! 🥰
Jan 4th, 2022 — Making and Breaking Habits in 2022~ {Episode 139 with Mark Batterson}
Dec 28th, 2021 — Family Culture and Habits for a great New Year! {Episode 138 with Kimberly Amici}
Dec 21st, 2021 — A Prayer for the week of Christmas {Episode 137}
Dec 19th, 2021 — Holiday Coffee Date 🎄 {with a Gift-away 🎁}
Dec 14th, 2021 — Help and Hope for Grief During the Holidays {Episode-136 with Marci Pecora}
Dec 7th, 2021 — Finding the Wonder in Every Season. {Episode-135 with JJ Heller}
Nov 30th, 2021 — Reclaiming a Simple Christmas {Episode 134 with Tama Fortner}
Nov 23rd, 2021 — Happy Thanksgiving with the Swanson Boys {Episode-133}
Nov 16th, 2021 — 6 Ways to Cultivate Gratitude in our Kids {Episode-132 with Kristen Welch}
Nov 9th, 2021 — God Made You to be You {Episode-131 with Jamie Ivey}
Nov 6th, 2021 — Fall Fashion (in my 50's 😉) - with a Free People Giveaway!
Nov 2nd, 2021 — When You Don't Feel Good about Who Your Son is Dating {Episode-130 with Kari Kampakis}
Oct 30th, 2021 — Books Your Kids Won't Want to Put Down! {A Friend Post!}
Oct 26th, 2021 — Raising Kids who "Run to the Roar" {Episode 129 with Levi Lusko}
Oct 19th, 2021 — God has Good Plans for you and Your Family {Episode-128 with Megan Fate Marshman}
Oct 12th, 2021 — Routines to Simplify Family Life {Episode-127 with Toni-Ann Mayembe}
Oct 5th, 2021 — Raising Jesus Followers {Episode-126 with Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright}
Sep 28th, 2021 — The 4-Hour School Day {Episode 125 with Durenda Wilson}
Sep 21st, 2021 — Growing Through the Hard Good of Life {Episode-124 with Lisa Whittle}
Sep 14th, 2021 — Helping Teens Use Social Media with Integrity {Episode-123}
Sep 12th, 2021 — Summer Wrap-Up Coffee Date! 2021 edition (with a giveaway!)
Sep 7th, 2021 — Declutter Like a Mother {Episode-122 with Allie Casazza}
Aug 31st, 2021 — A Q and A with my College Boys {Episode-121}
Aug 24th, 2021 — Helping Kids Recognize God's Truth from the Enemy's Lies. {Episode-120 with Charity Rios}
Aug 17th, 2021 — Don't Miss Out! {Episode 119 with Jeannie Cunnion}
Aug 10th, 2021 — Learning to Grow Slow {Episode 118 with Jennifer Dukes Lee}
Aug 3rd, 2021 — Book Birthday + What a Teenage Boy Needs Most Podcast and GIVEAWAY!! - Episode 117
Jul 31st, 2021 — Easy Vegan Passionfruit Mousse
Jul 27th, 2021 — Make the Best of the Rest of Your Summer- with 3 simple Steps. {A Friend Post!}
Jul 27th, 2021 — Equipping Your Kids to Understand and Defend their Faith {Episode 116 with Natasha Crain}
Jul 20th, 2021 — Learning to Live Freely and Lightly {Episode 115 with Emily Lex}
Jul 13th, 2021 — The Most Important Thing a Parent Can Do {Episode 114 with Brooke McGlothlin}
Jul 6th, 2021 — Treading Boldly Through a Pornographic World {Episode-113}
Jun 29th, 2021 — Everything You Need to Navigate Video Games with Your Kids {Episode 112, with Liz Busby}
Jun 22nd, 2021 — What Most Parents Don't Know about Internet Filters {Episode-111, with Sean Clifford}
Jun 15th, 2021 — Empowering Kids to Make Good Choices Online {Episode 110 with Kristen Jenson}
Jun 8th, 2021 — All Q & A: From Homeschooling to the Vaccine, to Parenting A-Z! {Ep.109 with Jonah}
Jun 4th, 2021 — End of Spring Coffee Date, 2021
Jun 1st, 2021 — Where the (Character) Magic Happens. And Happy Podcast Birthday! {Episode 108}
May 25th, 2021 — Timeless Parenting Wisdom {Episode-107 with Chrys Howard}
May 18th, 2021 — Help for Overcoming Destructive Mommy Anger {Episode 106 with Natalie Hixson}
May 11th, 2021 — Creating Family Adventures - Around the World or Around Your Table! with Liz Yeboah {a free download and a book giveaway included!}
May 4th, 2021 — How to Avoid Mothers' Day Disappointment {Episode 104}
Apr 27th, 2021 — Mothers' Day Starts Now! Giveaways included! {Episode 103 with Morgan Bieber}
Apr 20th, 2021 — Unexpected Heartbreak, Ambiguous Loss, and Trusting God for Hope {Episode 102}
Apr 13th, 2021 — Wake Up Calls and Love-Centered Parenting {Episode 101 with Crystal Paine}
Apr 5th, 2021 — The Boy Mom Podcast is 100!! (Episodes! 😉) Let's Celebrate! {Episode 100 with Clips and Giveaways!}
Mar 29th, 2021 — Holy Week Check in (and Poem) with my Son, Josiah {Episode 99.5 😉}
Mar 28th, 2021 — Orange Cranberry Scones -for Easter, or anytime!
Mar 24th, 2021 — Egg a Friend's House with Your Kids {Easter Fun with a Faith Lesson}
Mar 22nd, 2021 — Boys and Bible Devotions {Episode 99 with Christie Thomas}
Mar 15th, 2021 — Parenting our Differently Wired Boys to be Emotionally Intelligent and Resilient {Episode 98 with Colleen Kessler}
Mar 8th, 2021 — Raising Kids to be Strong and Kind {Ep. 97 with Korie Robertson}
Mar 1st, 2021 — Q & A with Monica and Dave, on Disrespectful Kids, Body Talk, Dave's Garden, and More! {Ep. 96}
Feb 22nd, 2021 — Taming Your Child's Tongue. {Episode 95 with Ginger Hubbard}
Feb 15th, 2021 — Every Boy is Unique! Personality Types and More with Heather MacFadyen {Episode-94}
Feb 8th, 2021 — Kids, Character, and their Future Success {Episode 93 with Dennis Trittin}
Feb 1st, 2021 — What Youngest Kids Need Most {Episode 92, with Luke and Levi}
Jan 25th, 2021 — Let's Talk Middle Children {Episode 91, with my son, Jonah}
Jan 18th, 2021 — Let's Talk Firstborns! {Episode 90 with my son, Josiah}
Jan 11th, 2021 — Read and Understand the Bible - and Help Your Kids do the Same {Ep. 89 with Tara Leigh Cobble}
Jan 4th, 2021 — Pointing our Sons to the One True God {Episode 88 with Carl Laferton}
Jan 3rd, 2021 — Happy New Year//10th Blogiversary! {With a giveaway!}
Dec 28th, 2020 — Winning Every Day of 2021 {Episode 87 with Mark Batterson}
Dec 21st, 2020 — Favorite Christmas Memories and Traditions {Episode 86, with the Swanson Boys}
Dec 14th, 2020 — How to Love Your Actual Christmas {Episode 85 with Alexandra Kuykendall}
Dec 7th, 2020 — Practical Tips for a Tech-Smart Holiday with Your Kids
Nov 30th, 2020 — (Not Your Typical) Gift Guide {Episode 83 with Kate Merrick.}
Nov 23rd, 2020 — Getting Practical about Gratitude in Your Home {Episode 82 with Krista Gilbert}
Nov 16th, 2020 — Raising Siblings to be Strong Together, and Apart. {Episode 81 with Amy Carney}
Nov 15th, 2020 — Fall Coffee Date, 2020 Edition.
Nov 9th, 2020 — Four Social Milestones Your Son Needs to Reach {Episode 80: Part II with David Thomas}
Nov 2nd, 2020 — Where Do You Run on Your Hardest Boy Mom Days? {Episode 79 with Wendy Speake}
Oct 26th, 2020 — 4 Emotional Milestones our Sons Need to Reach. {Episode 78 with David Thomas}
Oct 19th, 2020 — Birthday Q & A Podcast: With Luke Interviewing his Mom 😃 {Episode -77}
Oct 12th, 2020 — The Gift of Adoption, and Pro-Life Kids {Episode 76, with Bethany Bomberger}
Oct 5th, 2020 — Moms Standing Strong {episode 75 with Alli Worthington}
Sep 28th, 2020 — A Father's Role in Kids' Character Development. {Episode 74 with my Husband, Dave}
Sep 21st, 2020 — Parenting Wisdom From 7 Inspiring Interviews {Episode 73}
Sep 14th, 2020 — Help For Parenting Kids who Worry {Episode 72 with Sissy Goff}
Sep 7th, 2020 — Parenting Boys into The Launch {Episode 71 with Gwen Smith}
Aug 31st, 2020 — A Refreshing Approach to School, Family, and Life {Episode 70 with Corinne Gold}
Aug 31st, 2020 — Family Favorite Pad Thai
Aug 24th, 2020 — Real Talk about Parenting Boys in the Teenage Years {Episode-69 with Krista Gilbert}
Aug 17th, 2020 — Navigating the News with Your Kids {Episode 68 with World Watch}
Aug 17th, 2020 — 7 Attitudes that Will Sabotage Your Marriage, and 7 to Replace Them.
Aug 10th, 2020 — Let's Talk Middle School Boys! {Episode 67 with Maggie John}
Aug 3rd, 2020 — The Gift of Imagination (and Happy Boy Mom Book Birthday!) Episode 66, With my Son, Josiah Swanson
Aug 2nd, 2020 — Kids and Porn: A Guest Post, a Great Resource, and a Wake-Up Call.
Jul 27th, 2020 — 9 Recipes To Finish Your Summer Well
Jul 27th, 2020 — Homeschool Made Simple {Episode 65 with Jenn Bryant}
Jul 20th, 2020 — Let Them Be Kids!! {Episode 64 with Jessica Smartt}
Jul 19th, 2020 — 3 Character Qualities that Set Your Kids up for Success
Jul 13th, 2020 — Two BIG Announcements and a Chat about Youth Culture Today! {Episode 63, with my Son Jonah}
Jul 6th, 2020 — Bethany Hamilton, on Life with Preschoolers {Episode 62}
Jul 5th, 2020 — How Fifteen Minutes could Save your Relationship with Your Teen
Jun 29th, 2020 — Skincare: From Acne to Aging (& everything in between!) {Ep. 61, with Dermatologist, Heidi Foster}
Jun 28th, 2020 — Sleepovers: Our rule + Exception Clause
Jun 22nd, 2020 — Favorite Books for Boys {Episode 60 with Wendy Speake}
Jun 19th, 2020 — Dear Husband, In This Busy Season of Raising Kids...
Jun 15th, 2020 — Motivating Boys to Read and Write. (It's Possible!) {Episode 59 with Andrew Pudewa}
Jun 8th, 2020 — Thunderstorm Artis, on "The Voice", and Lessons He Learned from His Parents
Jun 7th, 2020 — Let's Have Coffee!
Jun 1st, 2020 — Facing Seasons of Anxiety {Episode 57, with Ruth Schwenk}
May 25th, 2020 — How We Can Best Support our Friends with Special-Needs Kids {Episode 56 with Sandra Peoples}
May 18th, 2020 — Encouragement for "Solo-Parenting" Boys {Episode 55 with Jen McDonald}
May 11th, 2020 — 27 Ways to Finish the School Year Strong {Episode 54 with Robert Bortins}
May 4th, 2020 — Happy Mothers' Day! A Reading, an Announcement, and a Giveaway {Episode 53}
Apr 27th, 2020 — Q & A: Quarantined Boys, Why We Homeschool, Luke Talks Video Games, and more {Episode 52}
Apr 20th, 2020 — Our Families were Made to Move Mountains {Episode 51 with Kristen Welch}
Apr 13th, 2020 — A Healthy Marriage that Blesses Your Sons {Ep. 50, with Ashley Willis}
Apr 6th, 2020 — How Jesus Changed my Sons' Lives. {Episode 49, with Josiah and Luke}
Mar 30th, 2020 — You Have What it Takes to Homeschool {Episode 048 with September McCarthy}
Mar 27th, 2020 — How to "Anchor" Healthy Habits Now
Mar 23rd, 2020 — Gap Year, SAT tests, and the Journey to College {Episode 47 with my son, Jonah}
Mar 16th, 2020 — An Invitation to STAY (especially now) with Anjuli Paschall
Mar 14th, 2020 — The Coronavirus: Dr. Dave and I talk about Risks, Schooling from Home, my Biggest Concern, and the Bright Side.
Mar 9th, 2020 — Finding Passions to Fuel a Mom's Soul {Episode 45 with Stefanie Gass}
Mar 2nd, 2020 — The Importance of Protecting Young Minds, Online. {Episode 44 with Kristen Jenson}
Feb 27th, 2020 — Insanely Delicious Lemon Garlic Pasta with Broccoli and Pine Nuts
Feb 24th, 2020 — Discovering the Gift of Lent as a Family {Episode 43 with Asheritah Ciuciu}
Feb 17th, 2020 — Learning to Fight for (not against) Our Sons. {Episode 42 with Brooke McGlothlin}
Feb 10th, 2020 — Diets, Freedom, and Becoming a Naturally Skinny Mom. {Episode 41, with Cassie Phillips}
Feb 3rd, 2020 — How to Nurture Self Control in Boys. {Episode 40 with Drew Dyck}
Jan 27th, 2020 — Talking to an Expert Girl Mom about Raising Boys Today. {Ep. 39 with Kari Kampakis}
Jan 20th, 2020 — What Moms Need Most Series, Part I {Podcast Episode 38}
Jan 13th, 2020 — Unleashing Your Kid's Genius! {Episode 37 With Jean Harville}
Jan 7th, 2020 — A New Year on the Podcast, & a Boy-Approved Approach to a Family Mission Statement!
Jan 3rd, 2020 — Happy New Year! What's Coming in 2020? And a Book Giveaway!!
Dec 17th, 2019 — Christmas Reflections with the Swanson Boys
Dec 9th, 2019 — Family Devotions -- During Advent and all Year Long {Ep. 34 with Asheritah Ciuciu}
Dec 2nd, 2019 — Making Memories with Your Family this Christmas {Ep. 33 with Jessica Smartt}
Nov 25th, 2019 — Cultivating Gratitude as a Family {Episode 32 with my Husband, Dave}
Nov 22nd, 2019 — Fall Coffee Date: Recent World Travels Edition (with great links, recipes, photos, and fun)
Nov 22nd, 2019 — A Surf Contest Trip to Ericeira, Portugal
Nov 18th, 2019 — Practicing Presence during the Holidays. And Everyday {Episode 31 with Kate Merrick}
Nov 11th, 2019 — Are you the Right Mom for the Job? {Ep. 030 with Becky Keife}
Nov 4th, 2019 — Let's Talk about Moms and Sugar {Episode 29, with Wendy Speake}
Oct 22nd, 2019 — Let's Talk about Mom Guilt. {Boy Mom Podcast Episode #028}
Oct 17th, 2019 — Easy Lentil Veggie Shepherd's Pie
Oct 14th, 2019 — The Why, How, and What of Praying for your Sons {Ep. 027 with Brooke McGlothlin}
Oct 7th, 2019 — Practical Parenting Q & A Part II {Episode 26 with Wendy Speake}
Oct 3rd, 2019 — What We Learn from Our Kids {Podcast Episode 25, with Updates and a giveaway}
Oct 3rd, 2019 — 25 Things I have Learned from Raising Boys
Sep 30th, 2019 — Practical Parenting Q & A {Episode 024 with Wendy Speake}
Sep 26th, 2019 — Books and Podcasts for Teens {Aloha Friday Episode 023, with my Son Jonah}
Sep 23rd, 2019 — Raising Boys with Sensory Processing Challenges. {Episode 022 with Heather MacFadyen}
Sep 19th, 2019 — Weekend Challenge: Teach your Kids a New Life Skill. And Q & A on Sibling Bullying. {Aloha Friday Episode 21}
Sep 16th, 2019 — Raising Boys who will be Ready to Launch {Episode 20 with my Husband, Dave}
Sep 16th, 2019 — Fall Recipe Roundup
Sep 12th, 2019 — On Friendships, Lonely Seasons, and Making Wise Choices. {Podcast Episode 019 with my Son, Luke}
Sep 9th, 2019 — Boys -- Relationships and Dating {Podcast Episode 18 with Rhonda Stoppe}
Sep 5th, 2019 — Family Dinner Chat: Back to School with a Growth Mindset {Aloha Friday Episode 017}
Sep 2nd, 2019 — Where the Magic Happens. {Raising Kids of Character}
Sep 2nd, 2019 — Raising Boys to Value Learning and Discover Passions {Podcast Episode 016 with Amber Lia}
Aug 29th, 2019 — Boys and Perseverance {Aloha Friday Podcast Episode with my son, Jonah}
Aug 26th, 2019 — Raising Boys Who Value Work and Money Management {Podcast Episode 014 with Kristi Clover}
Aug 22nd, 2019 — New Podcast Episode! "Aloha Friday" Edition. {Ep. 013: 2 free resources and a Q & A
Aug 22nd, 2019 — August Coffee Date! {Edition: Updates, Photos, and...Can I get your Vote?!}
Aug 20th, 2019 — Raising (Emotionally) Healthy Boys {Podcast Episode 012 with Christie Thomas}
Aug 13th, 2019 — Raising (physically) Healthy Boys {Podcast Episode 011 with Erin Mohring}
Aug 5th, 2019 — BOY MOM BOOK is Here!!! {with Podcast Episode 010, Hosted by The Swanson Boys}
Jul 29th, 2019 — Raising Boys in a Digital World {Podcast Episode 09 with Ruth Chou Simons}
Jul 28th, 2019 — What a Teenage Boy Needs Most from his Mom
Jul 27th, 2019 — Easy Homemade Yogurt Pops, and Fruity Popsicles
Jul 23rd, 2019 — Raising Boys with Intentional Influences {Podcast Episode 008 with Jeannie Cunnion}
Jul 21st, 2019 — What A Middle School Boy Needs Most from His Parents.
Jul 15th, 2019 — Raising Boys of Noble Character {Podcast Episode 007}
Jul 14th, 2019 — What Preschoolers Need Most from Their Parents (and a few things they don't need.)
Jul 10th, 2019 — The Boy Mom Book Trailer is Here!
Jul 8th, 2019 — Raising Boys with a Secure Identity {Podcast Episode #006 with Gwen Smith}
Jul 6th, 2019 — What Elementary Age Boys Need Most from Their Parents.
Jul 1st, 2019 — Raising a Son Who Loves God, with My Son, Jonah {Podcast Episode 005}
Jun 25th, 2019 — Boys and Discipline {Podcast Episode 004 With Wendy Speake}
Jun 7th, 2019 — Raising Sons with Boundaries and Freedoms {Podcast Episode 003 with Wendy Speake}
Jun 7th, 2019 — Building a Healthy Relationship with our Sons {Podcast Episode 002}
Jun 7th, 2019 — Welcome to the Boy Mom Podcast! {Episode 001}
May 30th, 2019 — When you're Fed Up and Ready to Lose Weight. (or make any lasting Change.)
May 15th, 2019 — The Good, the Better, and I'm Getting Shoulder Surgery Tomorrow. Coffee Date: May is Crazy Edition.
May 9th, 2019 — What a Mom Needs Most from Her Family: 25 Things
Apr 25th, 2019 — 300+ Ways to Become a Memory-Making Mom. A New Book (and a giveaway.)
Apr 18th, 2019 — Healthy, Sweet, Carrot Salad
Apr 11th, 2019 — 3 Ways to Make "Having The Talk" with Your Kids a Little Less Awkward...{with a printable conversation starter!}
Mar 29th, 2019 — With Kate Merrick, on her New Book: HERE, NOW
Mar 14th, 2019 — Surf Updates and Inspiration from Son #3: Luke.
Mar 8th, 2019 — End of Winter Coffee Date. Edition: We've got a Table with a View and SO much to Cover!
Feb 22nd, 2019 — A Few Thoughts after 12 Years of Homeschooling.
Feb 7th, 2019 — The Very Best 5-Minute Gluten Free Bread
Jan 20th, 2019 — The Biggest Goal I have this Year
Jan 10th, 2019 — Health or Weight-Loss Goals in the New Year? Something for Everyone Here!
Jan 1st, 2019 — Happy New Year! Guess What's Coming in 2019?!
Dec 22nd, 2018 — Merry Christmas from Hawaii {greetings, photos, and a note to read before the New Year!}
Dec 6th, 2018 — What I'd Say If We Could Meet for Coffee.... {Virtual Coffee Date, Holiday Edition.}
Nov 20th, 2018 — Kale Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Candied Walnuts
Nov 7th, 2018 — How We have Raised Kids Who Love God.
Nov 1st, 2018 — Favorite Pumpkin Granola
Oct 16th, 2018 — Six Things To Do Every Day--Especially When You're Busy.
Sep 21st, 2018 — The New Blog is Live!!!
Sep 7th, 2018 — Kale, Pear, Gorgonzola Salad: Fall is in the Air.
Sep 2nd, 2018 — How to Launch Well: 7 Things to do Now to Successfully Launch your Kids when it's Time
Aug 22nd, 2018 — Coffee Date: Back to School, My Son is Going to College, and I-could-use-a-hug-Edition.
Aug 17th, 2018 — Helping Our Kids Through Lonely Seasons
Aug 10th, 2018 — On Family, Work, and Pursuing Passions...
Aug 5th, 2018 — Swanson Boys: Homeschool Updates, and Books they've been Loving
Aug 2nd, 2018 — On Homeschooling High School
Jul 27th, 2018 — Cookie Dough Balls {inspired by Oh She Glows Everyday.}
Jul 23rd, 2018 — Five Ways to Build Bridges When There is Distance in Your Marriage
Jul 13th, 2018 — The "Instagram Five": Helping Teens Use Social Media with Integrity.
Jul 8th, 2018 — A Conversation about Home.
Jul 5th, 2018 — When Your Kid Argues about Everything {5 tips}
Jun 19th, 2018 — Birth Order: What Middle Children Need Most from Their Parents
May 31st, 2018 — What to Expect When Your Son Starts Puberty
May 18th, 2018 — 3 Creative Responses to Peer Pressure
May 11th, 2018 — Mile High Black and White Freezer Fudge, (Inspired by Oh She Glows Everyday)
May 8th, 2018 — Five Ways to Avoid Mother's Day Disappointment
Apr 3rd, 2018 — Poisson Cru: The National Dish of Tahiti
Mar 29th, 2018 — Tahiti: 4 take-home lessons from the Friendliest people on earth.
Mar 13th, 2018 — Signs of Life
Mar 9th, 2018 — Champion (Vegetable) Chili
Mar 6th, 2018 — What I'm Eating and "How not to Die." My Eating Evolution and A Book Giveaway.
Feb 24th, 2018 — Josiah's Big College News...
Feb 2nd, 2018 — Something New for Praying Moms
Jan 27th, 2018 — Boy Mom Book: Can I get your Input? On Boys and Technology.
Jan 22nd, 2018 — The Best Sugar Free, Gluten Free, Moist and Delicious Brownies
Jan 12th, 2018 — Boy Mom Book: Can I get Your Input? On Raising Healthy Boys
Dec 23rd, 2017 — Merry Christmas! And some (realistic) Thoughts to Help You Enjoy the Holidays
Dec 16th, 2017 — My Son Wrote a Book for You and Your Kids! -- Sub-Marine, a tale of Fear, Trust, and Courage.
Dec 12th, 2017 — Life in our 40's: Let's talk about SLEEP!
Dec 1st, 2017 — Books to Read (or give) in December!
Nov 22nd, 2017 — Happy Thanksgiving and some very BIG NEWS!
Nov 14th, 2017 — 4 Layer Pumpkin Dessert
Nov 10th, 2017 — Stress Incontinence and Bladder Issues as we Age: Life in our 40's
Nov 7th, 2017 — 4 Things I'm doing now, to reduce Holiday Stress later
Nov 3rd, 2017 — Cardiovascular Disease: Why Women in their 40's should pay attention. (With Dr. Dave)
Oct 19th, 2017 — What we can do for Hormonal Changes: Life in our 40's (and 50's) with Dr. Dave
Oct 13th, 2017 — What I'm Doing for an Injured Back. Learning from Life in My 40's.
Oct 11th, 2017 — I may not have Fall, but I have Avocados. {the best Avocado Toast Recipes}
Oct 7th, 2017 — Women's Life in our 40's, Part 1: Hormones! with Dr. Dave.
Sep 19th, 2017 — Announcing: Life in My 40's, a new series (with Dr. Dave)
Sep 14th, 2017 — How Brothers Become Best Friends
Sep 8th, 2017 — 10 Small Changes that will Improve your Family's Health Right Now.
Sep 6th, 2017 — Sweet Cinnamon Apple Yogurt Parfaits
Aug 25th, 2017 — 7 Books to Encourage you (and your Family) Now
Jul 31st, 2017 — How to Teach Teenagers About Money so They Become Financially Prosperous Young Adults
Jul 23rd, 2017 — When you can't take ANY MORE...{try this}
Jun 26th, 2017 — What happened in the hardest season of my life
Jun 1st, 2017 — Talking to your Teen/Tween about Peer Pressure
May 27th, 2017 — Family Favorite Energy Balls.
May 22nd, 2017 — Finding Peace and Perspective in the Midst of Hectic Parenting
May 4th, 2017 — What I'm reading now...With a great new book giveaway!
Apr 28th, 2017 — Talking to your kids about how to treat the opposite sex
Apr 24th, 2017 — Easy Roasted Vegetables
Apr 17th, 2017 — Talking to your teens/tweens about their future
Apr 11th, 2017 — Grandma's Quick and Easy "Pantry Soup."
Mar 31st, 2017 — Conversations with our kids, Part I: Identity and Image
Mar 28th, 2017 — Important Conversations to have with your Teen/Tween now: A new mini-series
Mar 21st, 2017 — Vacations and Weight Gain: 7 Tips to help you stay on track when you travel
Mar 17th, 2017 — 3 Burrito Bowls Your Family Will Love
Mar 9th, 2017 — And Still She Laughs: Kate Merrick's book release (and a giveaway!)
Mar 3rd, 2017 — 5 ways to get your kids to put their devices down.
Feb 23rd, 2017 — How to handle it when your kid sees something they shouldn't on the internet
Feb 21st, 2017 — Simple ways you can show love to families with Special Needs
Feb 7th, 2017 — A little bit of Hawaii to brighten your day.
Jan 26th, 2017 — Kids and Manners. {Raising kids other people like to be around}
Jan 23rd, 2017 — (Easy) homemade ranch dressing. {Getting kids to eat their veggies}
Jan 15th, 2017 — 8 ways to make your family great this year
Jan 8th, 2017 — A New Year on the Blog...
Dec 13th, 2016 — Monica's Mini Meatball Minestrone
Dec 9th, 2016 — 20 things to think about instead of food
Dec 5th, 2016 — Self-Care: 5 things moms should do now to avoid holiday burnout
Nov 29th, 2016 — A must-read if your kids are on social media.
Nov 18th, 2016 — Why Meditate? (with printable 5-minute Bible Meditation Cards!)
Nov 14th, 2016 — Easy (and healthy) Baked French Toast with Bananas
Nov 10th, 2016 — Birth Order: What Youngest Kids Need Most from their Parents
Nov 8th, 2016 — Homeschool Updates 2016: Part II High School
Nov 4th, 2016 — Homeschool Updates 2016, Part I/II: Elementary and Middle School
Nov 1st, 2016 — 4 Ingredient, 5 Minute (no bake) Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Oct 27th, 2016 — 11 Lies that might be keeping you Overweight {a helpful, free printable!}
Oct 20th, 2016 — The Dirty Truth. Edition: It's My Birthday!
Sep 26th, 2016 — Because there is a Renaissance Woman within all of us. (A must-read for every mom.)
Sep 19th, 2016 — Why We Need to get Together with Old Friends More Often
Sep 15th, 2016 — How To Parent with Confidence
Sep 8th, 2016 — Seven Things to do this (and every) weekend
Sep 5th, 2016 — Is your Teen Pulling Away? 7 Ways You might be causing it
Sep 1st, 2016 — Overnight Oatmeal Jars
Aug 18th, 2016 — Let's have coffee! Updates, Links and Aloha here
Aug 16th, 2016 — When I Heard my Kids Describe my Marriage.
Aug 11th, 2016 — We're all a work in progress. (But this might help...)
Aug 1st, 2016 — Family Favorite Egg and Potato Bake
Jul 22nd, 2016 — Connecting With Your Kids: How to Find the Open Doors
Jul 19th, 2016 — Helpful Ideas for vacationing with kids (and actually enjoying it!)
Jul 15th, 2016 — Tropical fruit Parfaits {lightened up}
Jul 10th, 2016 — When feeling bad about ourselves makes us parent badly.
Jul 7th, 2016 — The Benefits of Being a Relaxed Parent
Jun 28th, 2016 — Stop the Fighting! A Little Help for Sibling Squabbles.
Jun 16th, 2016 — Happy Father's Day! Lessons I Learned From My Dad
Jun 14th, 2016 — Grilling Fish with Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce
Jun 9th, 2016 — Hawaiian Loco Moco Breakfast: The legend, the love...and a lighter version.
May 31st, 2016 — How to Lighten things up and Laugh more as a Family
May 27th, 2016 — Summer Safety Tips with Dr. Dave and Monica (a VLOG!)
May 25th, 2016 — Our Staycation at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beachwalk (and Luke's State Championship)
May 12th, 2016 — The Four Stages of a Healthy Relationship with Your Kids.
May 2nd, 2016 — Tropical Mango Salsa.
Apr 18th, 2016 — A 20th Anniversary Getaway, at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
Apr 15th, 2016 — Vegetarian Split Pea Soup with Kale
Apr 12th, 2016 — Spring Coffee Date! Latest Instas, Updates, and Links to Love
Mar 30th, 2016 — A Strong Indicator of a Healthy (and Lasting) Marriage
Mar 23rd, 2016 — Targeting Character Issues in Teens
Mar 18th, 2016 — A Chore System, and Money Management for Kids
Mar 14th, 2016 — Thai Peanut Chicken Coconut Soup
Mar 10th, 2016 — 5 Favorite Moments in our Homeschool Life
Mar 7th, 2016 — The Fastest Way to Re-Ignite a Spark in Your Marriage
Mar 1st, 2016 — Teens and Instagram (and Youtube): Tips for Navigating Wisely
Feb 19th, 2016 — The Best Gluten Free Muffins: Banana, Berry, or Your Choice Add-ins
Feb 16th, 2016 — Anger in Parenting, and TRIGGERS: The Book I Wish I had Ten Years Ago
Feb 12th, 2016 — Last minute Valentine's Ideas that don't require reservations, or cash. (+ links to love!)
Feb 5th, 2016 — 8 Things Teenagers Will Appreciate (even if they don't admit it)
Feb 1st, 2016 — Tropical Smoothie Bowls: Make your own Acai, and Super Green Bowls
Jan 29th, 2016 — 3 Good Reasons to Build Some Muscle into Your Workouts.
Jan 15th, 2016 — 3 of the Most Important Parts of Parenting (That aren't Really about "Parenting")
Jan 11th, 2016 — (Uncle) Dr. Ted's Nut Bars
Dec 31st, 2015 — How to Lose Weight and Get Fit. And Make it Last a Lifetime. (Part III/III)
Dec 11th, 2015 — 15 Favorite Holiday Breakfast Recipes
Dec 5th, 2015 — The Nalu Kinetic Spa at Turtle Bay Resort {A Review and an AMAZING Giveaway!}
Dec 2nd, 2015 — The Good and the Better During the Holidays
Nov 25th, 2015 — Happy Thanksgiving {and Brrrrr!}
Nov 20th, 2015 — Five Festive Holiday Drinks (Family-Friendly)
Nov 9th, 2015 — Carrot Ginger Coconut Soup
Nov 6th, 2015 — 5 Ways to Keep Your Life Balance in Check
Oct 27th, 2015 — A Golden Rule to Simplify Decision Making
Oct 23rd, 2015 — My Amazing Week at The Gerry Lopez Surf/SUP/Yoga Retreat at Turtle Bay.
Oct 6th, 2015 — Teen and Pre/Teen Boy Q and A {All of the Things}
Oct 2nd, 2015 — What My Boys Have Been Reading...
Sep 29th, 2015 — What I've Been Reading {With a Favorite Book Giveaway!}
Sep 25th, 2015 — 7 Ways Regular Exercise Will Improve Your Life {Besides the Obvious.}
Sep 22nd, 2015 — Teens and Peers: What They Need Most, and How You Can Help
Sep 11th, 2015 — Teenage Boys and Dating
Sep 8th, 2015 — What's Growing Now? Tropical Fruits on the Farm, September Edition
Aug 20th, 2015 — What You Should Do Before Your Son Starts Puberty
Aug 13th, 2015 — Introducing: A Six Week Series on Parenting Teen (and Pre-Teen) Boys
Aug 5th, 2015 — Tortellini Salad with Grilled Chicken and Veggies.
Jul 27th, 2015 — A Typical Day in our Homeschool Life
Jul 9th, 2015 — Quinoa Fiesta Salad with Black Beans, Kale, and Corn
Jul 3rd, 2015 — Simple is Good. Our Life in Hawaii, and Simplifying, Anywhere.
Jul 1st, 2015 — Diet, exercise, and Body Image: My Story, Part I {A VLOG}
Jun 25th, 2015 — FIVE MYTHS About Being a Doctor's Wife.
Jun 19th, 2015 — Weight Issues and Mind Games.
Jun 15th, 2015 — The Anger-Lecture Habit in Parenting: My Struggle and How I'm Trying to Change it.
Jun 9th, 2015 — No Regrets
May 24th, 2015 — Birth Order: What Firstborns Need Most from their Parents
May 18th, 2015 — White Bean Chicken Chili. For Cowboys and the rest of us.
May 14th, 2015 — Skate Park Photo Shoot with Professional Photographer, Jim Russi.
Apr 23rd, 2015 — Basil Almond Pesto.
Apr 21st, 2015 — Abdominal Exercises: The Mistake Most People Make, & How to Get the Results You Want.
Apr 10th, 2015 — The Three Word Rule That Can Transform Communication.
Mar 30th, 2015 — Weeknight Ricotta Pasta Bake
Mar 27th, 2015 — The Thing (in your head) That Might Change Everything
Mar 14th, 2015 — "Home is Where the Park Is." A Hawaii Home and Remodel Magazine Feature.
Mar 8th, 2015 — Easy Crockpot Burrito Bar
Mar 6th, 2015 — Health and Fitness: Spot Reduction is a Myth. And the Truth about Losing Body Fat.
Mar 4th, 2015 — Household Pet Peeves.
Mar 1st, 2015 — Speaking Life to our kids.
Feb 25th, 2015 — The Best Banana Cake with Vanilla Bean Frosting
Feb 20th, 2015 — How To Quit Being a Slave to Your Workouts, and Not: Gain weight. Freak out. (Or die.)
Feb 12th, 2015 — Family Favorite Coconut Curry
Feb 9th, 2015 — The Great Skate Park Reveal
Feb 3rd, 2015 — Answering the Question: "What Do We Do About Our Boys and Dating?"
Feb 1st, 2015 — The Key to Achieving and Maintaining your Ideal Body Weight.
Jan 29th, 2015 — The Three Best Fruit Smoothie Recipes
Jan 13th, 2015 — Winter Juicing. Hot Ginger Tonic {and more.}
Jan 4th, 2015 — Blogging in the New Year. My Thoughts...Your Feedback?
Dec 18th, 2014 — Levi and the Christmas boxes {Perspective for the Holidays}
Dec 14th, 2014 — Baked Gingerbread Oatmeal, Two ways. {Gluten-free}
Dec 12th, 2014 — Meeting a Special Needs Family: What do you say?
Dec 3rd, 2014 — Life Hacks of the Lean and Fit Part VI: Talking to Yourself
Nov 24th, 2014 — Healthy Butternut Squash Mexican Casserole
Nov 21st, 2014 — Kids and Porn: The Slippery Slope
Nov 19th, 2014 — Life Hacks of the Fit and Lean Part V: Eating Mindfully When You're On-The-Go
Nov 17th, 2014 — Home and Country: A Season of Celebrations
Nov 13th, 2014 — "She is Mine" A War Orphan's Incredible Journey of Survival. The Story of my Mentor, Stephanie Fast.
Nov 6th, 2014 — Take Home Lessons from an 80th Birthday Celebration
Nov 3rd, 2014 — Life Hacks of the Lean and Fit. Part IV: Imagine it and Live it.
Nov 1st, 2014 — Because...
Oct 30th, 2014 — Five Ways You Can Help When Your Kids Are Feeling Down.
Oct 20th, 2014 — One Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta w/ Grilled Chicken
Oct 15th, 2014 — When You Feel Like You're Drowning (Motherhood.)
Oct 13th, 2014 — Life Hacks of the Lean and Fit. Part III: How to Eat Less Without Going on a Diet.
Oct 6th, 2014 — Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls
Sep 29th, 2014 — Life Hacks of the Lean and Fit, Part II: 2 Workout Mindsets That Guarantee Success.
Sep 17th, 2014 — Life Hacks for the Lean and Fit. Part I: The 80% Rule
Sep 15th, 2014 — Barbecue Chicken Salad
Sep 8th, 2014 — The Secret of Your "Naturally Skinny" Friends
Sep 1st, 2014 — Weight, Health, and Loving Your Body: A new series!
Aug 20th, 2014 — Papaya Bars {Gluten Free & Honey Sweetened.}
Aug 6th, 2014 — Quinoa, Peanut Butter, and Oat Cookies.
Jul 22nd, 2014 — Boating the Canadian Gulf Islands.
Jul 17th, 2014 — Considering Homeschooling? This One's For you. {A V-log}
Jul 8th, 2014 — (easy) Summer Berry Trifle
Jun 2nd, 2014 — 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls
May 23rd, 2014 — Coconut Peanut Butter Granola, For the Win
May 21st, 2014 — Spiritual Growth: What I'm Doing Now {A V-log}
May 15th, 2014 — Family Favorite Fish Tacos
May 6th, 2014 — Hugs and Kisses. A 3-Ingredient Mother's Day Treat.
Apr 25th, 2014 — Quinoa, Chickpea, Avocado Salad...
Apr 1st, 2014 — Homeschool Confessions: The Good, the Bad, and the Slightly Awkward
Mar 28th, 2014 — Homeschool Updates. {Part I: Curriculum.}
Mar 12th, 2014 — Diet and Body Image: How Changing my Thinking Changed my Life. Part II {a VLOG}
Mar 7th, 2014 — Simple Lemon Raspberry Bars
Feb 27th, 2014 — Easy Coconut Rice with Papaya and Pistachios
Feb 16th, 2014 — 10 Rules for a Happy Marriage: A Dr. Dave and Monica VLOG
Feb 12th, 2014 — Strawberry Yogurt Donuts! I love you.
Feb 2nd, 2014 — Five Myths about Homeschool Families
Jan 8th, 2014 — Simple, Quick-Rise Cinnamon Rolls {Gluten-free or Regular}
Dec 20th, 2013 — Eggnog Cheesecake Bars: Regular or Gluten Free.
Dec 6th, 2013 — Frozen Chocolate Bananas with Sea Salt
Dec 5th, 2013 — Life, As it Happens {Reflections on Blogging, and Gratitude.}
Dec 3rd, 2013 — Homemade Magic Shell
Nov 18th, 2013 — Fresh Papaya Pie
Nov 16th, 2013 — Easy Pumpkin Pudding Parfaits
Oct 28th, 2013 — NYC Marathon: Training Update 7/6
Oct 25th, 2013 — Lightened-Up Turkey Veggie Meatballs!
Oct 12th, 2013 — Little Bitty S'mores Cups
Oct 4th, 2013 — Pumpkin Ice Cream
Oct 1st, 2013 — Icelandic Pancakes
Sep 19th, 2013 — Perfect Pumpkin Scones
Sep 10th, 2013 — Sweet Hot Thai Style Grilled Chicken Thighs {Guest post from Pineapple and Coconut}
Sep 3rd, 2013 — Orange Mac-Nut Pumpkin Muffins
Aug 21st, 2013 — North Shore Video Tour
Aug 14th, 2013 — Baked Quinoa Veggie Bites
Jul 18th, 2013 — Papaya-Berry Tropical Crisp {Gluten-free}
Jun 26th, 2013 — HE>i Hawaii {Honolulu Grand Opening + GIVEAWAY!}
Jun 19th, 2013 — Papaya Coconut Cake
Jun 9th, 2013 — Coconut Macadamia Crusted Mahi Mahi {Gluten Free or regular}
May 28th, 2013 — Helping your kids Navigate Friendships
May 24th, 2013 — Charter Fishing in Hawaii--H2O Adventures Hawaii.
May 15th, 2013 — Zucchini Coconut Yogurt Bread
May 8th, 2013 — A Hawaiian Night Sky
Apr 17th, 2013 — Lowfat Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
Apr 7th, 2013 — Lighter Manicotti--Two Ways
Apr 5th, 2013 — My first VLOG--w/ home and country updates.
Mar 26th, 2013 — The Best Banana Muffins
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Nov 10th, 2014 4:34 pm — "Ed Clarke" writes: We have a mysterious middler too. He fit[...]
Nov 10th, 2014 5:59 pm — "Alexandra" writes: You’re such a great momma – your boy[...]
Nov 11th, 2014 2:11 am — "Mel" writes: Two of my boys are named Luke and Jonah [...]
Nov 11th, 2014 3:55 am — "Constance" writes: Thank you for the post! I am a middle ch[...]
Nov 11th, 2014 8:45 am — "Shannon" writes: All excellent points! Middles just want [...]
Nov 11th, 2014 3:57 pm — "Urban Wife" writes: I’m a middle child and can relate to e[...]
Nov 11th, 2014 4:22 pm — "Monica" writes: Oh wow, interesting!! Yes, they all do. [...]
Nov 11th, 2014 6:15 pm — "Heather" writes: This is so timely, Monica! My husband an[...]
Nov 14th, 2014 5:41 am — "Jessica" writes: Am a middle girl of 3 and agree. Always [...]
Nov 14th, 2014 6:20 am — "Monica" writes: What a beautiful way to turn your birth [...]
Nov 14th, 2014 8:11 pm — "Juleen" writes: I have 3 boys, 20, 18 & 14. My middle is[...]
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Feb 5th, 2015 5:31 am — "Shauna" writes: Our middle child has Down syndrome, so I[...]
Feb 5th, 2015 6:19 am — "VJ" writes: This was so relevant. I am also the youn[...]
Feb 5th, 2015 6:33 am — "GrizLeeB" writes: As a psychotherapist, I always soaked up[...]
Feb 5th, 2015 7:15 am — "Megan" writes: We have 3 girls. 8, 4 (turns 5 in april)[...]
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Feb 5th, 2015 7:38 am — "Monica" writes: fascinating! Yes, when you throw twins i[...]
Feb 5th, 2015 7:40 am — "Monica" writes: Thanks so much for commenting! I have a [...]
Feb 5th, 2015 7:42 am — "Monica" writes: Fascinating, Shauna. Thank you for comme[...]
Feb 5th, 2015 7:59 am — "Sarah Gonzalez" writes: I loved this article so much! Thanks for[...]
Feb 5th, 2015 8:07 am — "Lori" writes: Hi – I am also the mother of 3 boys 14[...]
Feb 5th, 2015 8:37 am — "Ken" writes: I grew up being the middle of 5 and I be[...]
Feb 5th, 2015 9:53 am — "Leads" writes: We have 3 boys 15,13,and almost 10. Our [...]
Feb 5th, 2015 10:08 am — "Kelli" writes: I could really resonate with your post, [...]
Feb 5th, 2015 10:30 am — "angela" writes: I am a middle child. I was the only girl[...]
Feb 5th, 2015 10:47 am — "Laurie" writes: I am a middle child and you hit it right[...]
Feb 5th, 2015 10:53 am — "Monica" writes: wow Laurie…Thank you so much for your [...]
Feb 5th, 2015 10:54 am — "Monica" writes: You are right Angela. It is so fascinati[...]
Feb 5th, 2015 10:55 am — "Monica" writes: Wow! Our boys are the same ages exactly![...]
Feb 5th, 2015 10:56 am — "Monica" writes: Thanks Ken! I absolutely love it when yo[...]
Feb 5th, 2015 10:57 am — "Monica" writes: Wow Lori…Thank you so much! What an en[...]
Feb 5th, 2015 10:58 am — "Monica" writes: Well thank YOU so much Sarah! Glad you e[...]
Feb 5th, 2015 11:48 am — "Julie" writes: I have boy, girl, boy, and none of this [...]
Feb 5th, 2015 11:59 am — "Becky" writes: We have three children, 10, 5, and 2 (gi[...]
Feb 5th, 2015 12:12 pm — "Monica" writes: Thank you Becky! Sounds like there are a[...]
Feb 5th, 2015 12:13 pm — "Monica" writes: Yes…because of the difference in sex, [...]
Feb 5th, 2015 12:22 pm — "Jacqueline Hargat" writes: I liked that you mentioned that middles [...]
Feb 5th, 2015 2:18 pm — "karlene" writes: I was the middle of 5 in a very unstable[...]
Feb 5th, 2015 2:42 pm — "Mary" writes: I am married too and have dated several [...]
Feb 5th, 2015 2:44 pm — "Marina" writes: I have a middle child. I find that she i[...]
Feb 5th, 2015 3:44 pm — "Monica" writes: Amen…There seems to never be enough of[...]
Feb 5th, 2015 3:46 pm — "Monica" writes: Thank you Mary!! Glad that my article fi[...]
Feb 5th, 2015 3:48 pm — "Monica" writes: Wow Karlene…what a story! And even tho[...]
Feb 5th, 2015 4:40 pm — "Emily" writes: Those are things all relationships need.[...]
Feb 5th, 2015 5:55 pm — "Amber Shingler" writes: I am a middle child of 5. Two older and [...]
Feb 5th, 2015 6:13 pm — "Monica" writes: Oh bless you Amber…I can’t believe a[...]
Feb 5th, 2015 6:30 pm — "Rachael" writes: I started out as the surprise in with a [...]
Feb 5th, 2015 6:32 pm — "Amber Shingler" writes: Thank you. I’ve definitely been throug[...]
Feb 5th, 2015 6:52 pm — "Andi" writes: How helpful. I identified with needing t[...]
Feb 5th, 2015 7:54 pm — "E" writes: Do you think that varying circumstances [...]
Feb 5th, 2015 9:51 pm — "Monica" writes: Hmmmm, thanks for commenting, E, and for[...]
Feb 5th, 2015 11:05 pm — "Julie" writes: I want to hug my middle boy right now! H[...]
Feb 6th, 2015 3:52 am — "Suhailah Begum" writes: Well, i am mid child myself. Having to g[...]
Feb 6th, 2015 5:07 am — "Dee" writes: My son Jayden (12) is stuck begin the mi[...]
Feb 6th, 2015 5:50 am — "H" writes: I tend to disagree with letting them cho[...]
Feb 6th, 2015 6:48 am — "Mary" writes: It helps in my situation that our middle[...]
Feb 6th, 2015 7:16 am — "Holly" writes: This was very informative to the truth f[...]
Feb 6th, 2015 10:11 am — "Stephany Robinson" writes: We have two middle children, and they fi[...]
Feb 6th, 2015 11:05 am — "Sher" writes: I wish someone would write about how to [...]
Feb 6th, 2015 11:22 am — "Monica" writes: Oh Sher…That is heart-breaking. I’m [...]
Feb 6th, 2015 11:23 am — "Jennifer le Roux" writes: Hello, I am a middle child of 4…. no r[...]
Feb 6th, 2015 11:24 am — "Monica" writes: Thank YOU–great to hear this from you![...]
Feb 6th, 2015 12:48 pm — "Michelle" writes: My girls are 15 and 12 and my son is 3, [...]
Feb 6th, 2015 2:21 pm — "sara" writes: I am the middle child of nine children. [...]
Feb 6th, 2015 2:48 pm — "Deshon" writes: I am a middle child and can relate to a [...]
Feb 6th, 2015 3:03 pm — "Coley" writes: I’m ‘sort of’ a middle, but not a [...]
Feb 6th, 2015 5:46 pm — "Monica" writes: Yay! What a great story, Sara. I love it[...]
Feb 6th, 2015 9:41 pm — "Nicola" writes: Thank you for this, I am the middle of 3[...]
Feb 6th, 2015 10:29 pm — "Monica" writes: Wow…fascinating Nicola! That is so wil[...]
Feb 7th, 2015 3:41 am — "Sarah" writes: I am a middle child (sort of), married t[...]
Feb 7th, 2015 11:04 am — "Tracey" writes: I am a middle and I am raising a middle [...]
Feb 7th, 2015 2:40 pm — "Momtotwo" writes: I have two children and both’s charact[...]
Feb 7th, 2015 4:42 pm — "Meghan" writes: I’m a single mom of 3 girls ages 7,5,4[...]
Feb 7th, 2015 5:57 pm — "Monica" writes: Oh Meghan–Sounds like you are working [...]
Feb 8th, 2015 9:17 am — "Sherry" writes: There is much written about being a midd[...]
Feb 8th, 2015 9:38 am — "Monica" writes: I totally agree Sherry. It does get a li[...]
Feb 8th, 2015 10:07 am — "Sam" writes: Great post that fits my middle sister an[...]
Feb 8th, 2015 10:43 am — "Egan" writes: I have 5 kids ages 11 (boy), 11 (girl), [...]
Feb 8th, 2015 12:16 pm — "Beverly" writes: I’m fascinated by this subject as well[...]
Feb 8th, 2015 12:20 pm — "Monica" writes: Haha, you’re not the first, but that i[...]
Feb 8th, 2015 1:15 pm — "Solange" writes: I’m a middler. I still get hand-me-dow[...]
Feb 8th, 2015 1:28 pm — "Aimee @ Captivating Corner Blog" writes: This is 100% true. I am totally a middle[...]
Feb 8th, 2015 2:13 pm — "Monica" writes: Thanks so much Aimee! That’s super nic[...]
Feb 8th, 2015 3:40 pm — "austin" writes: I’m a middle child and I kindle got an[...]
Feb 8th, 2015 3:57 pm — "Linda brooks" writes: i have 4 children, but my second daughte[...]
Feb 8th, 2015 7:14 pm — "Ilona" writes: Middles. I’m a middle & have a middle.[...]
Feb 8th, 2015 11:30 pm — "Tina Bedwell" writes: I have four children, 3 girls and a boy [...]
Feb 8th, 2015 11:36 pm — "Kimberly" writes: My middle child is my only girl, sandwic[...]
Feb 9th, 2015 2:00 am — "Anna" writes: interesting! I am a middle child (my sis[...]
Feb 9th, 2015 3:35 am — "Peter" writes: Go easy on him. My mom started paying mo[...]
Feb 9th, 2015 3:58 am — "Peter" writes: It’s a good thing you can find help on[...]
Feb 9th, 2015 7:36 am — "Monica" writes: You’ve had a lot to balance, Tina. Sou[...]
Feb 9th, 2015 7:59 am — "Shelley" writes: I too, am a middle. Very much used to do[...]
Feb 9th, 2015 9:20 am — "Emma" writes: I enjoyed reading your article. I also f[...]
Feb 9th, 2015 10:37 am — "Maggie" writes: a great read and so many points I can re[...]
Feb 9th, 2015 10:59 am — "Sarah" writes: Ive got three boys, 16, 13 & 3. My man c[...]
Feb 9th, 2015 12:23 pm — "Aggie" writes: I’m a middle of 3 daughters. Yes, I ca[...]
Feb 9th, 2015 1:49 pm — "Wendy" writes: loved this. While I read Lemann’s Th B[...]
Feb 9th, 2015 2:25 pm — "Carrie Sigmon" writes: My husband and I are both middle childre[...]
Feb 9th, 2015 3:24 pm — "Megan Thomas" writes: Hey i’m Megan, I read this article abo[...]
Feb 9th, 2015 3:44 pm — "Monica" writes: Hi Megan! So glad you commented…I hear[...]
Feb 9th, 2015 3:50 pm — "Ebb J Cummings" writes: My middle “Cyrus” age 7, marches to [...]
Feb 9th, 2015 5:00 pm — "Tessa" writes: Hi my name is Tessa and I am a middle ch[...]
Feb 9th, 2015 7:01 pm — "Sandy" writes: I’ve always been interested in birth o[...]
Feb 9th, 2015 7:57 pm — "Monica" writes: You are a complex being…haha! :) I thi[...]
Feb 9th, 2015 10:10 pm — "kate" writes: I and my husband are middle children. We[...]
Feb 9th, 2015 10:20 pm — "Monica" writes: haha…I think your third child is smart[...]
Feb 10th, 2015 6:58 am — "Marcia" writes: Great article! I am the middle child of [...]
Feb 10th, 2015 7:03 am — "Monica" writes: Marcia–Really!? I think you can raise [...]
Feb 10th, 2015 8:07 am — "Marcia" writes: Thanks! My husband says the same thing :[...]
Feb 15th, 2015 3:27 am — "Meg" writes: I’m the middle child of three, and sti[...]
Feb 19th, 2015 1:50 am — "Kelly" writes: From my observations in all the families[...]
Mar 22nd, 2015 7:54 am — "Katherine" writes: I have 3 kids, girl, 11, girl 8 and boy [...]
Mar 22nd, 2015 8:05 am — "Katherine" writes: PS, my husband and I are both the eldest[...]
Mar 24th, 2015 3:01 am — "Ayla" writes: I’m a middle of 6. I never felt like I[...]
May 6th, 2015 10:11 am — "Marie" writes: I love your article… one thing I think[...]
May 12th, 2015 12:17 am — "Velida" writes: My 14 y.o. son is the middle kid. He is [...]
May 12th, 2015 2:19 pm — "Janet" writes: I am a middle child. My sister was 5 yea[...]
May 28th, 2015 6:18 pm — "MB" writes: Just wanted to ask for some clarificatio[...]
May 28th, 2015 9:07 pm — "krista" writes: im curious as to what Kevin leman,s book[...]
May 28th, 2015 10:49 pm — "Monica" writes: Krista–I know that Leman does touch on[...]
May 28th, 2015 10:52 pm — "Monica" writes: Thank you MB! I just added a post-publis[...]
May 29th, 2015 1:26 am — "andrea" writes: I’m a grandmother. I have three grandS[...]
May 29th, 2015 3:49 am — "Cheryl" writes: Thank you! So insightful. Myself being a[...]
May 29th, 2015 6:03 am — "Deborah Myers" writes: i am the middle of three girls spaced th[...]
May 29th, 2015 8:22 am — "Jamie Roberts" writes: My middle is my stubborn, strong willed,[...]
May 29th, 2015 8:22 am — "Jamie Roberts" writes: My middle is my stubborn, strong willed,[...]
May 29th, 2015 11:33 am — "Tracy Beck" writes: Interesting perspective. I have 2 middle[...]
May 29th, 2015 4:14 pm — "Yvonne" writes: I have 3 boys, as well… Nope, no fourt[...]
May 29th, 2015 7:11 pm — "Monica" writes: Wow Andrea–sounds like you have a lot [...]
May 31st, 2015 5:57 am — "Sheri Hale" writes: I can’t believe how true all of this i[...]
Jun 1st, 2015 6:32 pm — "Lynne" writes: i have a middle boy (3 yrs old) sandwich[...]
Jun 1st, 2015 8:35 pm — "Jen Cole" writes: I have 3 girls, they are 11, 9, and 8. M[...]
Jun 2nd, 2015 4:00 am — "Monica" writes: Lynne–I absolutely relate. 3 can be a [...]
Jun 2nd, 2015 4:09 am — "Monica" writes: Thank you Sheri! It is so interesting fo[...]
Jun 17th, 2015 10:20 pm — "Juan" writes: My wife and I have three boys. Our oldes[...]
Jun 18th, 2015 5:22 am — "Monica" writes: I hear you Juan– This is more common t[...]
Aug 12th, 2015 9:09 am — "Angela" writes: I have 5 children (so 3 middle Children?[...]
Aug 12th, 2015 10:52 am — "Monica" writes: Oh interesting Angela! You might have se[...]
Aug 23rd, 2015 10:10 pm — "tiffany" writes: I am the middle child of the family I ha[...]
Aug 23rd, 2015 10:37 pm — "Monica" writes: Hey Tiffany. Maybe you should be honest [...]
Aug 29th, 2015 6:03 pm — "priyanka.jat" writes: I am also the middle child. Except, I’[...]
Aug 29th, 2015 8:56 pm — "Monica" writes: Haha, you poor thing! :) How old are you[...]
Aug 30th, 2015 9:58 pm — "priyanka.jat." writes: Thanks😊 I’m 13 and we have this rel[...]
Aug 31st, 2015 4:45 pm — "Annette Campbell" writes: I have the hardest time with my middle d[...]
Sep 6th, 2015 6:39 pm — "Savannah B" writes: This applies directly to my life as a mi[...]
Sep 15th, 2015 3:02 pm — "Chaye" writes: I have 3 boys, and my middle child keeps[...]
Sep 15th, 2015 4:12 pm — "Christine" writes: Hi, thanks for sharing. I’ m a middle [...]
Nov 15th, 2015 5:18 pm — "Dean" writes: I am the middle child of 4. Something I [...]
Dec 8th, 2015 9:13 am — "Tiffany" writes: My middle kid has humbled me every day f[...]
Dec 8th, 2015 9:42 am — "Monica" writes: Oh Tiffany…so fun! Love it. Way to kee[...]
Dec 8th, 2015 10:11 am — "Ali" writes: I’m a mom of 3 boys and read the Birth[...]
Dec 31st, 2015 7:14 pm — "Betty" writes: I’m a middle child now and my mom rece[...]
Jan 1st, 2016 8:25 am — "Monica" writes: Betty… I’m so sorry, I hear your hea[...]
Jan 25th, 2016 6:16 am — "Ann" writes: My middle is different than your descrip[...]
Jan 25th, 2016 1:02 pm — "LaShannon Pinkston" writes: I loved this.. I am a middle child and i[...]
Jan 25th, 2016 2:03 pm — "Monica" writes: Thank you for commenting LaShannon! :) G[...]
Jan 25th, 2016 4:49 pm — "Belinda" writes: I have three boys (14, 12 & 9) and a gir[...]
Jan 25th, 2016 5:27 pm — "Monica" writes: I love it all Belinda! Well done, momma![...]
Jan 26th, 2016 7:12 pm — "zaza silk" writes: I am a middle child of 3 girls. we are a[...]
Jan 29th, 2016 7:17 pm — "AJ" writes: I am a youngest child married to a middl[...]
Jan 29th, 2016 9:31 pm — "Monica" writes: awesome AJ! Thank you for commenting. I [...]
Feb 5th, 2016 12:06 pm — "k" writes: I wonder about split families. I’m the[...]
Feb 19th, 2016 5:32 am — "Allie Nawrocki" writes: My twin sisters are the oldest in my fam[...]
Feb 19th, 2016 7:04 am — "Monica" writes: Thank you for commenting Allie! glad you[...]
Mar 26th, 2016 7:01 pm — "Eleni" writes: Soo I’m 19 and but I definitely have m[...]
Apr 2nd, 2016 5:25 am — "Jane" writes: I am the middle child of 9. K, P, B, C w[...]
Apr 2nd, 2016 7:57 am — "Monica" writes: Hi Jane! Wow, big family…You seem to f[...]
May 15th, 2016 10:29 am — "Caleigh" writes: I’m 16 and am the middle child. My sis[...]
May 15th, 2016 1:18 pm — "Monica" writes: Caleigh—Thank you so much for the thou[...]
May 29th, 2016 9:58 am — "Deborah P." writes: I too have read Dr. Kevin Leman’s book[...]
May 29th, 2016 12:15 pm — "Kerri" writes: I am a middle child. You are very spot o[...]
May 29th, 2016 2:10 pm — "Monica" writes: wow, what an interesting mix you guys mu[...]
Jun 4th, 2016 6:32 pm — "Gerald" writes: I’m the middle of three boys and feel [...]
Jun 4th, 2016 10:18 pm — "Monica" writes: Wow, Fascinating Gerald! Thank you for c[...]
Jun 14th, 2016 5:02 pm — "Bo" writes: I’m a middle child and have experience[...]
Aug 2nd, 2016 9:32 am — "Ariana" writes: This is sooooo true! If my parents actua[...]
Aug 2nd, 2016 4:33 pm — "Lisa curry" writes: I have two brothers one is 21 and one is[...]
Sep 18th, 2016 1:46 pm — "Marebeth Melendres" writes: I am a mother of 3 girls.I have a hard t[...]
Oct 29th, 2016 7:01 pm — "Lesliann" writes: I have 3 children (girl, boy &boy). The [...]
Oct 30th, 2016 1:27 pm — "Monica" writes: Lesliann– My first thought may not be [...]
Nov 27th, 2016 4:02 pm — "Constance" writes: Sounds bout right..my middle just became[...]
Dec 6th, 2016 6:49 am — "Jeff" writes: I was a middle boy that was so left out [...]
Dec 6th, 2016 7:02 am — "Monica" writes: Oh Jeff that is a sad story! I don’t k[...]
Jan 14th, 2017 6:08 am — "SARAH DAVIS" writes: I also live the life of the middle child[...]
Mar 2nd, 2017 2:11 am — "margie zyzda" writes: I am 52 now, but am a middle child-three[...]
Mar 14th, 2017 4:54 am — "Nichole Evans" writes: I see these traits in my middle child fo[...]
Mar 14th, 2017 5:54 am — "Laurie Woodward" writes: I am a middle child. I have two older si[...]
Mar 14th, 2017 6:45 am — "Monica" writes: Thank you so much for sharing your exper[...]
Mar 14th, 2017 6:48 am — "Monica" writes: Thank you for sharing Nichole! I love th[...]
Mar 14th, 2017 2:28 pm — "Cathi" writes: I am the 3rd born of 4 children. But am [...]
Apr 17th, 2017 6:39 am — "Pseudonymous Bosch" writes: I am also a middle of 6 children, and am[...]
May 9th, 2017 3:03 am — "Evie Perez" writes: My middle child is a girl. She is the on[...]
Jun 11th, 2017 10:50 pm — "vasthie" writes: My middle child just doesn’t understan[...]
Jun 29th, 2017 12:35 pm — "Emily" writes: It’s horrible, I don’t get a say in [...]
Jun 30th, 2017 7:22 am — "Monica" writes: Oh I am so sorry for how you feel, Emily[...]
Jul 4th, 2017 7:39 pm — "Laura" writes: This article is not meant for me as a pa[...]
Jul 4th, 2017 7:45 pm — "Laura" writes: **I meant to say my mother things and sc[...]
Jul 11th, 2017 4:37 pm — "Emma" writes: I think I’m the one. I’m 15 and a ha[...]
Jul 26th, 2017 1:34 am — "Anonymous" writes: Hi, I’m 15 years old and the middle ch[...]
Jul 26th, 2017 7:53 am — "Monica" writes: Dearest Middle Child, So sorry for all t[...]
Aug 11th, 2017 4:06 pm — "Sophie Tucker" writes: I’m 12 years old and I’m the middle [...]
Aug 11th, 2017 4:13 pm — "Sophie Tucker" writes: If you ask me to I will continue to add [...]
Aug 14th, 2017 5:53 pm — "Tara Lackert" writes: Alright I’m the most hated child in th[...]
Aug 19th, 2017 4:51 am — "Julia" writes: Hi, like many others I am 15 as well, my[...]
Oct 26th, 2017 10:30 am — "Sarah" writes: I am the third out of four in my family.[...]
Jan 2nd, 2018 2:34 am — "Kigu" writes: Hi there! I’m 23 years old. I’m the [...]
Feb 16th, 2018 8:31 am — "Brian" writes: Hi Kigu, your story caught my heart. Act[...]
Feb 16th, 2018 10:56 am — "Monica" writes: solid advice, Brian. Thanks for taking t[...]
Feb 17th, 2018 1:32 pm — "Ashley" writes: Hi, I’m 15 about to be sixteen and all[...]
Feb 20th, 2018 7:18 am — "Monica" writes: Hi Ashley, Thank you for sharing your st[...]
Mar 18th, 2018 8:02 am — "Meg" writes: Hello, I am 23 years old and I am the #3[...]
Mar 29th, 2018 7:51 am — "anon" writes: Hi, i’m a 27 year old middle girl of t[...]
Apr 11th, 2018 5:16 pm — "Kim" writes: It’s the favoritism that has always bo[...]
Apr 12th, 2018 6:18 am — "Monica" writes: oh I’m sorry Kim. That sounds hard. Us[...]
Apr 28th, 2018 12:01 pm — "Hannah" writes: Thank you for this – i am fascinated b[...]
Jun 14th, 2018 9:53 am — "Rita Chisholm" writes: I am parent of 3 girls, the problem my m[...]
Jun 20th, 2018 4:50 am — "Summer Little" writes: So good and So true. I have 3 boys, 16,1[...]
Jun 25th, 2018 2:47 am — "Amy McDonald" writes: Great post! I have three sons and I am v[...]
Jun 26th, 2018 8:55 am — "Kendra" writes: Hi! I’m the oldest of 7 and I felt neg[...]
Jul 16th, 2018 6:50 pm — "Rebekah" writes: Oh hon, my heart hurts for you as I read[...]
Jan 30th, 2019 11:48 am — "Emma K" writes: Hi Monica! I’m the oldest of three gir[...]
Feb 7th, 2019 5:58 pm — "Monica" writes: Hey Emma, sorry for the delayed reply bu[...]
Mar 15th, 2019 7:04 am — "Lou" writes: Hi Monica, I am the middle kid in my fam[...]
Mar 18th, 2019 10:50 pm — "Monica" writes: Hey Lou, thank you for the comment. I un[...]
Jun 6th, 2019 4:41 am — "Husnul Khatimah" writes: hello! i’m a middle child of 3 and I f[...]
Mar 11th, 2020 9:13 pm — "GWEN" writes: I have 2 sisters and 1 brother older and[...]
Jun 1st, 2020 7:47 am — "Leah" writes: I’m a middle child of five and I love [...]
Sep 13th, 2021 4:14 pm — "Dee" writes: I too am a middle… I feel your pain an[...]
Oct 24th, 2021 4:10 pm — "jdk" writes: Do you have any actual data/reputable st[...]
Oct 25th, 2021 1:02 pm — "Monica" writes: HI there! Thank you for reading my artic[...]
Apr 22nd, 2022 6:01 am — "Callie" writes: I am a middle child, and surprisingly, n[...]
Jul 22nd, 2023 1:23 pm — "Anne Crum" writes: Hi my name is Anne!! I have 3 kids 2 gir[...]
Aug 12th, 2023 9:43 am — "Jakaria" writes: Hello! I’m the middle child of three g[...]
Feb 18th, 2024 9:11 am — "Laura" writes: So I feel like I have failed my middle s[...]
Mar 5th, 2024 1:12 pm — "Monica" writes: Hi Laura, It sounds like you’re being [...]
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