I would like to share the top ten articles that you, my readers, have chosen as your favorites. You haven’t officially voted on them; however, based on how many of you are opening emails and sending me comments, I’ve compiled a list of the ten most popular articles of 2014. They happen to be my favorites, too. (Click on the article name to link to it.)
Writing is a very important tool for me to teach and support parents, as well as express the possibilities for change in families. To top it off, I enjoy it. I have sent out an article or tip nearly every week for four years. Four years! That’s a lot of information, skills, guidance and mentoring that reaches you. It’s also a lot of time and creativity on my part. It’s not easy to come up with new topics, or find different ways to present information. I take my inspiration anywhere I can find it: TV, interviews, books, parents, and other people’s blogs.
I need your help!! To give you more of what you want and is useful to you, I need to hear from you. What are your questions, ideas and concerns? Send me a note with a topic or situation you’d like me to write about. (Your identity will never be revealed.) Now on to the Readers’ Choice Top 10 Articles of 2014.
10. It’s not your job to make your kids happy.
9. The dangers of texting: Would you say that to her face?
8. “Mom, I lost my new backpack again!” and 8 reasons not replace it.
7. Managing your anger when you’d rather pitch a fit.
6. No, wait. It really is all about you.
5. Who knew cleaning toilets could improve self-esteem?
4. This mom’s story will shake you up and inspire you.
3. Again. The bath towels are on the floor again.
2. Help! My teen maxed out my credit card!
1. Are you crippling your children? Tough love Rx for parents.
* Click on the article name to link to it.