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Bad Reaction to Kids? Do Not Let Guilt Paralyze You!
most of us carry with us the fear that some outburst, bad attitude, or thoughtless word may have caused serious damage to our children.
Kaye Wilson
Sep 10, 20244 min read
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Vision, Authority, Correction, Obedience: Absolutely Essential
I had to keep reminding myself of what I was working towards, what I wanted for my children, and that the temporary pain was a small price t
Kaye Wilson
Apr 24, 20244 min read
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How I Fell, In Spite Of Good Intentions and Lots of Effort
When I was about 9 years old, I participated in a race on the school playground. I don't remember who I was racing, but it's a fair bet...
Kaye Wilson
Oct 20, 20233 min read
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Living Above the Level of Feeling
One of the most important signs of maturity is the ability to live and function above the level of feelings, to be able to do what needs...
Kaye Wilson
Mar 11, 20224 min read
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Who I Am, What I Do, and Why I Do It
Welcome to my website! For the benefit of those who are new to the site, and for those who may not know me, I'd like to introduce myself....
Kaye Wilson
Mar 25, 20213 min read
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But, I Didn't Sign Up For This!
By now, those of you whose kids didn't go back to full-time, in-person school have had a chance to see how this school-at-home thing...
Kaye Wilson
Sep 24, 20203 min read
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Mom-xiety: Some Final Thoughts
In my previous several posts, I've discussed what I'm calling "mom-xiety", a form of anxiety and stress that is unique to mothers. I've...
Kaye Wilson
Sep 8, 20203 min read
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Getting Ahead of Stress and Staying There
There are always going to be things that cause us worry and stress; there's just no getting around that fact. The important thing is to...
Kaye Wilson
Sep 4, 20204 min read
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A Strategy For Managing Momxiety
In my last post I promised to share ways of preventing and addressing what I'm calling "Mom-xiety", a form of anxiety unique to mothers...
Kaye Wilson
Sep 3, 20204 min read
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Struggles With Mom-xiety
I've always been a bit tightly-wound, something of a perfectionist who relied on the approval of those in authority for my sense of...
Kaye Wilson
Sep 1, 20204 min read
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My Homeschooling Odyssey, Part III: What I Learned
In my last post I shared the struggles I experienced during the years that I homeschooled my five children. Before moving into Part III,...
Kaye Wilson
Aug 22, 20205 min read
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My Homsechooling Odyssey, Part II: Why I Had to Quit Homeschooling
I loved homeschooling. I came to believe in it so strongly that I began to think it was really the only responsible way to educate...
Kaye Wilson
Aug 21, 20206 min read
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My Homeschooling Odyssey, Part I: Why I Loved Homeschooling
In 1984, my world changed in ways I could never have imagined; my husband and I had our first child! Like most parents, we were thrilled...
Kaye Wilson
Aug 20, 20203 min read
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Confessions of a Helicopter Mom – or – From Here to Insanity (and back!)
My name is Kaye Wilson. I’m a recovering helicopter mom. Before the birth of my own children, I had very little interest in children at...
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Jun 11, 20204 min read
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Why Every Mom Should Stand Tall
Motherhood is a tough gig. It doesn't matter if you grew up loving babies and dreaming of being a mom, or if, like me, you never really...
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Mar 13, 20173 min read
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An Apology, And Grace
The last post from me was pretty horrible. It was smug, and implied that all you have to do is points 1, 2, and 3 to get some kind of...
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Oct 30, 20162 min read
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Three Steps To Our Kids’ Future
We conscientious parents take our job very seriously. We understand it’s a big responsibility, and that we're supposed to bring up our...
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Oct 27, 20164 min read
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Transitions
I haven’t written anything for literally months, as you can easily see. There’s a reason for this. I’ve actually intentionally avoided...
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Jun 27, 20143 min read
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Just One Thing
Life can be overwhelming. Take, for example, the mixed blessing of a new perspective gained from time away from the usual routine–you...
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Jan 31, 20144 min read
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To All Mothers: Thank You!
Happy New Year, everybody! As I write this, I’m sitting in the living room of my oldest daughter and her husband, in the D.C. area. My...
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Jan 7, 20142 min read
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