In the past 12 years, I’ve published over 900 articles in 70 different print publications. Following is a sample:

Parenting

The Truth About Boys (and Girls) – and What To Do About It

School Choice: Public school, private school or homeschool? How to find the right fit for your child

Let’s Talk Turkey

Get Smart with Arts: Stretch Your Child’s Soul and Mind through Music, Art, and Drama

Story Power: Teach Your Child Emotional Intelligence Through Great Books

Get to Work: A Parent’s Advice on How to Raise Responsible, Hard- Working Kids

When Dieting Spells Danger: Teens and Eating Disorders

Reaching Your Child’s Heart

Ready to Read

Movies for Teens

Stories of me and my family

Living through It’s a Wonderful Life

For He Is Our Peace

Lord, Please Meet Me in the Laundry Room!

My Little Extra: What a child with Down syndrome has taught his mother (originally published in the Washington Times and winner of an Amy award)

Cultural Commentary

90 minutes of school holiday music and nary a note about Jesus

Propaganda in Children’s Literature

Including special needs kids in class – Is it worth it?

Moms Help Moms Through Blogs

Second Thoughts on Reproductive Freedom

The American Sense of Freedom is Shifting from Rights to Choices

The Sisterhood: 27 Years Later

Rethinking My Views About Homosexuality

Are Our Sons Ready to Roll?

911 Call for Parents

Ready or Not, Gay Marriage Hits the Sticks

On Our Backs

No Mercy for Murdering Moms

Dads, Who Needs Them?

Reporting

Are You My Mother?

Veterans Reenlist

Witches in Our Midst

Home Is Where the Hurt Is

Holidays

Celebrating Jesus’ Resurrection

Thanks for Nothing

Profiles

The Sticker Lady

What a Doll!

Faces of Love

Golden Secrets: From Survivors of 50+ Years of Marriage

The Church

Spiritual Survival in the Land of Plenty

Do Christians Need a Breakthrough?

Christianity and Alcohol

Is There a Pecking Order in the Pews?

Homeschooling

Mom, Dad, We’ve Decided to Homeschool (originally published by Focus on the Family)

County Tries to Limit Homeschooling

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Since 1997, I’ve written a biweekly column “Close to Home” for my local newspaper, wherever I happen to be living – from Novato, CA to Loudoun County, VA

And don’t forget my blog: MommyLife.net.

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