It’s the eve of Thanksgiving and the house is quiet and the kitchen is dark. It’s the year that both of my sons have other commitments and my niece and her family are unable to travel. That’s what happens when they grow up. As Thanksgiving approached I kept telling myself that I was grateful that … Continue reading »
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
This past November 11, 2010, was my mom’s 97th birthday. That is not a typo. She really turned 97 years old. As a child, I don’t remember ever celebrating her birthday, ever! We were not allowed to ask her age and she was highly insulted when anyone would ask her age. I forgot to mention … Continue reading »
Love or Fear ?
Do you ever wonder why you do certain things, like why do you reward yourself with a piece of cake or a new pair of shoes for being a responsible citizen? Why did I just eat two pieces of chocolate cake for just making a good grade? Well, today I got a glimpse of where … Continue reading »
Do You Know ?
Today I had the pleasure of being featured in the “Do You Know” profile in the Post & Courier. Jessica Shields Flowers BIRTH DATE and place: February 1951, Jackson, Miss. RESIDENCE: Mount Pleasant. OCCUPATION: Early childhood specialist and owner of Ripple Effect, where I provide tailored parenting workshops, coaching and classroom management coaching for teachers. … Continue reading »
Start a Book Club
Just back from meeting with seven moms. They are doing a seven month study of Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline. Tonight we learned about assertiveness, the voice of knowing. Are you interested in starting a book club with this book? It will change your life! It’s changing their lives!
