Tag: Relationships

Motherhood’s Simple Joys

As a mom, you have opportunities no one else gets.  We discuss the simple joys you experience and how to savor them so the hard times are easier.  We discuss how to embrace, record and reflect on the unique experiences only YOU have with your child.

Hidden Treasure: Blanding

We found a hidden treasure for vacations and family reunions where you can see ancient ruins up close, swim and have access to dozens of national parks and monuments. Blanding, Utah–the name sounds bad, but the place is amazing.  Listen and learn where you might want to plan your next vacation.

The Abajo Haven Guest Cabins was our Base Camp and Bill was our incredible guide and amazing chef.  His ranch and his family are wonderful! His knowledge of the area in encyclopedic.  And his ribs are delicious!

The wonderful museum is the Edge of the Cedars State Park and Museum–really it is incredible and has wonderful programs for families.

Choosing Their Own Clothes

When should you let your child choose her own clothes and should you worry about how he is dressed when he leaves the house (no coat in winter for example).  Seasoned mothers who have survived years of the battle discuss what is important and what you should let slide.

Creating a Safe Haven

Maggie Stevens, author of Parent Fix discusses how to create a safe haven in your house so that your child will always want to come home and share with you–the best way to ensure that your child will be safe in the world.

Importance of Family Vacations and Holidays

They take too long, cost too much and are too much work.  Are vacations and holiday times worth it for the family?  Why not just stay home?  We discuss why they are important even when the family gets stuck in a blizzard driving across Oklahoma or running to catch a connecting flight in 10 minutes.

Increasing Marital Intimacy

All marital relationships go through changes when children enter the picture.  Sometimes, as women we set aside our personal needs or the needs of our spouse because we think the kids have to come first.   Dr. Juli Slattery, author of No More Headaches: Enjoying Sex and Intimacy in Marriage takes a loving and intimate relationship-oriented look at how to increase our marital strength through our sexual relationships.