Family Matters

Investigating how women can live more simply, deeply, and honestly so that they can find more in their lives.

by Dr. Meg Meeker

Faith Is Not Religion- The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers

Some people who call themselves religious will not like to hear this, but being religious doesn't require faith. It requires discipline. Anyone can learn rules and will themselves to adhere to them- or at least try to adhere to them. Read More

Moms: Stop the Run on Fear

Amy Chua's new book, The Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mom has hit a nerve with American mothers. Some are furious with her parenting style, others are intrigued and some are applauding her discipline. Regardless what we mothers might think about her techniques, I am intrigued that we are so swooned. Read More

Faith in the Small Stuff- Part 2- The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers

When we stop to ponder how much faith we place n loved ones every day, we can feel overwhelmed, even terrified. But we should never live in fear. We need. We all need something from others and we do so because we are needy from birth. The only difference between us and our children is that they are allowed to express their needs because they are still young. Read More

The First Way to Make the Friendship Habit Stick

Psychologists tell us that introverts feel drained by being with others while extroverts are energized by them. It would seem reasonable to conclude from this that some of us need many friends and others just a few. In my experience, this is not true.

Food Is Friendship

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Mothers; Find Your Tribe!

Every woman needs a tribe.

Should a Married Woman Have a Man as Her Best Friend?

Many married women (and married men) insist that having a best friend of the opposite sex is perfectly healthy. In fact, they say that opposite sex friends make better friends because they bring different perspectives to the relationship.

Moms: New Years Resolution: Laugh More With Friends!

Mothers: Why we need to maintain key friendships!!

MOMS: 3 Ways to Make a Good Habit Stick!

Moms: Get a (Good) Grip on Humility!!

A Higher Calling: 10 Habits of Happy Mothers!

Every mother is born to fill a higher calling. Every mother is gifted uniquely and she is to use those gifts to make her world better. A mother uses those gifts in parenting. Many mothers use them only there, but others use them outside their parenting. Read More

The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers: Habit No. 1 Understand Your Value As a Mother!

Mother, Simplify Your Life

Lisa came into my office a few days ago in tears. "Life's just out of control, that's all" she said. Three days earlier she had experienced a melt down. After working at a local food pantry, she took one child to gymnastics.

Kirkus Review on The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers, Reclaiming Our Passion Purpose and Sanity!!

Mom: How much is your heart worth?

GQ: Shame on YOU!

The latest cover of GQ should outrage every parent in the United States. With two young female "Glee" actors wrapping their legs around a handsome young gentleman, their message to the millions of American teens who watch their show is clear: sex is where it's at. Read More