Author Archive

  • Darcy Kimmel
  • June 6, 2014
  • 350
Family Mission Statement

Do you have a Family Mission Statement? Don’t hang your head if you have to say, “Not really” or “I don’t even know what that is”. Nobody’s judging. You’re in […]

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  • Darcy Kimmel
  • May 9, 2014
  • 350
Getting the Potty Chair out of Mothballs

I’ve always thought there should be an exemption clause for some of the stickier parts of parenting that goes into effect when you become a grandparent. For instance:   Getting […]

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  • Darcy Kimmel
  • April 9, 2014
  • 350
When the Lost Want to Come Home

I recognized my friend’s number on caller ID and had mixed feelings about answering my phone.  A call from her usually meant at least a half hour of listening to […]

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  • Darcy Kimmel
  • March 14, 2014
  • 350
Marriage and Meltdowns

I had a meltdown the other day. A major meltdown – tears, yelling – the whole nine yards. Those of you who know me are probably picking your jaw up […]

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  • Darcy Kimmel
  • March 11, 2014
  • 350
Mommy Grace {An Archive from 2011}

The buzz around Family Matters lately has been about the The Grace List. In a fresh and profound way, Tim has been writing and speaking lately about how to take […]

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  • Darcy Kimmel
  • February 19, 2014
  • 350
A Parent’s Checklist

What is it about a child’s wedding that gives us parents a sense that we can put a big check mark on our subconscious parental check list? Yes, we’ve been […]

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