Tag Archives: Parenting

Back to life…back to reality…

Posted on January 2, 2014 by MTonita

It was the first time that I purposely chose not to try and “use” the time to cram in every library, museum or other extra curricular event that looked exciting and intriguing during the holiday break. They both get so over-worked (in my opinion) at school that I wanted them to just do nothing for a change. Continue reading →

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The Courage to Change…

Posted on September 10, 2013 by MTonita

I strongly believe if our children grow up knowing that they are the most important person in the lives of those who have created them, they will be confident, loving beings and will spread that love and compassion to all those that they touch. Continue reading →

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Why does being gifted sometimes feel more like a curse?

Posted on February 28, 2013 by MTonita

Here we go. Time for Parent/Teacher conferences, and once again I anticipate hearing the dreaded and extremely over-used words “we need to work more on focusing, and transitioning.” Ugh!! Continue reading →

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But for the Grace…

Posted on December 16, 2012 by MTonita

I know there’s been so much that’s already been said about the senseless killings of the Sandy Hook Elementary School children and staff, and so many early judgements about the killer, his family and why it happened. But I feel … Continue reading →

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My inner child..

Posted on September 24, 2012 by MTonita

Sitting in the warm Fall sun, watching my five year old on the trampoline, I felt as though I were looking at my inner child. My children have had so many experiences in their childhood that I never had, and … Continue reading →

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God Has Answered

Posted on March 22, 2012 by MTonita

It’s so amazing when you can look back on the major events in your life and see where God has not necessarily answered your exact prayer, but gave you exactly what you needed. I wanted so desperately to have another … Continue reading →

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