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The Gift I Hope to Leave My Daughters Reflections inspired by The Pain Cave
Every Father’s Day, children are encouraged to give something to their fathers. This year I find myself thinking about the opposite question. What do I hope to leave my daughters? For the past Read more [...]
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Living Between Two Worlds: The Space No One Really Prepares You For
There’s a strange feeling that comes with immigration that I don’t think you can fully understand until you’ve lived it. It’s not just about moving countries. It’s not just about packing Read more [...]
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Teaching Kids to Embrace Diversity
Civil rights activist, poet, and award-winning author Maya Angelou once said, "It is time for parents to teach our child early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength." She was Read more [...]
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7 Movie Characters Who Ooze Confidence
Confidence. It’s a great quality to have, but oddly enough, it’s in short supply on the big screen. Most movie characters are seriously flawed in one way or the other, and they’ll spend most Read more [...]
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When it Comes to Your Child’s Learning, Do You Coach or Cheerlead?
Just about every American parent feels pleased when their child shows early signs of doing well in school or feels concerned when their youngster lags behind. It’s all part of having “high expectations” Read more [...]
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Guest Post From Author C.J. Warrant
First and foremost, I want to thank Melissa for having me on Reading with Frugal Mom. It’s a great pleasure being here today and talk about my book, Forgetting Jane. Forgetting Jane had won the 2013 Read more [...]
