Moms Inspire Learning

Can a strength and a weakness be the same thing?

2012-01-25T17:31:44-05:00

In my case, yes. If you've been reading this blog for a while, you've probably spotted what "it" is. I love to read and seek out high quality resources! The online library catalog is my playground, while the internet is...

Do We Need to Redefine Self-Esteem?

2012-01-17T19:00:00-05:00

"Self-esteem, as defined by our culture, is a myth." ~Terry Diebold, Marriage and Family Therapist, Presbyterian Minister, speaker, and author of The Myth of Self Esteem - 50 Ways to Stop Sabotaging Yourself That's a pretty bold statement in this...

Adding a Splash of Color to the Learning Process

2012-01-10T15:30:49-05:00

I don't accept review requests very often; but when Barbara Esham asked me to review 4 picture books in The Adventures of Everyday Geniuses series, I didn't have to think twice. They're right up my alley, and a much needed...

Strengths and Weaknesses: We all have them!

2012-01-09T11:48:36-05:00

So, why do so many of us examine our weaknesses through a magnifying glass? It would make sense that such a tendency would relate to events or conversations that happened when we were children. Like everyone else, I have my...

A Quote to Start the Year

2012-01-06T08:56:06-05:00

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson What will these words mean for you in 2012? Happy New Year!

Thinking Outside the Box this Holiday Season, Part 2

2011-12-22T08:43:16-05:00

You've probably been running around trying to finish your holiday shopping the past few weeks. I'm not even done yet! It seems to get harder every year, knowing what the perfect gift is for each person. And yet, we give...

Thinking Outside the Box this Holiday Season

2011-12-21T08:52:24-05:00

"Give away that which you most wish to receive." ~quoted from The Leader Who Had No Title: A Modern Fable on Real Success in Business and in Life , by Robin Sharma Please take a moment to think about what...

From my Son to Yours: Books that Pull Teens In

2011-12-07T13:14:08-05:00

My 13 year old goes through cycles. Sometimes he barely reads at all, and sometimes he can't put a book down. Since he started middle school, so many things are now competing for his time and attention. And let's face...

A Very Cranberry Thanksgiving to You!

2011-11-23T08:48:14-05:00

What would Thanksgiving be without the cranberry sauce? Whether you serve it out of a can or make your own homemade version with fresh cranberries, the holiday would not be complete without it. If you have small children, why not...

Open 2 Books: Turnips for Thanksgiving!

2011-11-17T17:27:09-05:00

Freshly picked, organic kohlrabi and turnip. Delicious! For as long as I can remember, I've always eaten turnips on Thanksgiving. My grandmother started the tradition, and surprisingly, my mother has not continued it. I have. For me, not having turnips...