My name is Clyde Christensen. I am a husband, a father of three terrific daughters, and I’m an NFL football coach. I don’t know of anyone whose life has been more blessed than mine. I have a great passion and appreciation for the role and benefits which a family (or team of any kind) can have on one’s life. As I look at our own family, and as I look forward and dream of our daughters going on and living…
Social networking is the Internet phenomenon of the decade. It is transforming the way the next generation communicates. Don’t be left behind! It is so important for moms to be in the know before their children begin using new technology or communication tools. Unfortunately, technology is getting away from us – we are too busy to keep up. Several times my children learned how to use a new communication tool before I had even heard of it. They learned it from friends. …
A recent article in Time magazine, titled “The Truth About Teen Girls” sounded an overdue wake-up call and asked the question, ‘Are teen girls getting too sexy?’ Well, hello?! Ya think? Why are people so surprised lately about the choices young girls are making… from the skimpy clothes they want to wear to who, how and when they want to date… and, well, use your imagination beyond that. Here’s the thing – I’m not surprised at all at the outrageous…
Amy wrote to iMOM: Susan, I wondered if you think my response to my 9 year old daughter’s remark was too harsh. She has displayed a rather sullen attitude lately at the prospect of not getting exactly the wishes she has granted. When I asked her to help spread up some tuna sandwiches, she glared and me and marched exaggerated to the kitchen. I stopped her and asked her what was so wrong about tuna sandwiches. She was chagrined at…