Tracie Miles

Last week I felt led to talk about parenting – a subject that is near and dear to my heart. And guess what, my sweet P31 sister Suzie Eller is doing an incredible, and unheard of type of giveaway on the same subject! She is giving away 100 free copies of her book called The…

One day while doing some research, I typed in the words “1 in 4 teens” into a Google Internet search. The following result choices popped up: 1 in 4 teens…. girls have an STD; are not physically active; see no risk in using the drug meth; drive intoxicated; has experienced dating abuse. I was shocked…

Parenting – the hardest thing we will ever love. Nobody ever said it was easy, but everybody says it is a blessing – weariness and all. Monday’s post referred to the weariness that moms can feel as a result of child-rearing, teenage-talking, taxi-cabbing, tantrum-taming, diaper-changing, and mess-cleaning. Weariness from simply being completely and physically spent.…

Daughter: “Mom, can I go to my friends house after the game Friday and then spend the night?”Mom:“Is her mom going to be there?”Daughter:“Yes, mother” (with exasperation in voice)Mom:“Okay, since I know her, just have her call me to confirm, and that will be fine.” Daughter:”Oh and mom, can we get something to eat after…