Tag Archives: effort

I don’t want my kids to have an easy life.

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Beth W.

Before you say I am a mean and cruel mother, let me clarify.  I do not wish hardships upon my children, nor do I wish problems to befall them.  What I want for them, however, is not to come by … Continue reading →

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Accountability, or “Why I am a ‘mean’ Mom”

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Beth W.

Accountability breeds responsibility – Stephen Covey More and more lately, I see examples of the consequences of a lack of accountability in members of today’s society.  I am reminded of “The Little Red Hen”, a story I learned as a … Continue reading →

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