Joy…..and Stress! For many, Christmas is a time of gift giving and is associated with so much stress. It is sad that the simple act of giving gifts, because Christ himself came as a gift to us, has become so commercialized. I have watched in amazement how some families have Continue Reading
Doc Tibbs
Dr. Patricia Tibbs is a Pediatrician, a wife, and a mother of four wonderful young people.
She is a Board Certified Pediatrician practicing in Mississippi.
She also has a Master of Public Health Degree in Maternal and Child Health.
Dr. Tibbs is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
She is an author, blogger, mentor, and speaker.
Dr. Tibbs has traveled the world and lived in Africa, Europe, and North America.
Mothers Finding Balance: Meet Diana
Diana and I chatted while I was on a visit to Boston. I started off my career while at college. I was in a junior college doing opera and musical theater, ‘in front of the camera’ work. I then took a state job in Boston and began evening classes at Continue Reading
Mothering and Feminism
The spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs- heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also beglorified together. Romans 8: 16-17. What is feminism? The dictionary defines it as Continue Reading
Mothers Finding Balance: Meet Josline
I am a software engineer who works on contract in software development. I am also a Registered Nurse. Over the years, I have worked in one role or the other, and sometimes both at the same time. I have one teenage daughter. I live in Boston. I have been amazed Continue Reading
Adolescent Anger
Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with a simple babbler. (Proverbs 20:19 ESV) Liam’s Story Liam was angry and distressed. He slammed in to the house, threw his backpack on the floor and stomped to his room. He did not notice his mother, Pam, who was Continue Reading
Mothering and constant learning
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. (Proverbs 22:6 ESV) In the financial world, there is a lot of information on how to manage your money, how to use your talents to earn more of it, Continue Reading
Mothers Finding Balance: Meet Rebecca
Interview with Rebecca. October 18, 2020 My training is in accounting, but I am not doing this right now. I am teaching English as a second language to high school students.I love numbers, and I love stories. In accounting, numbers tell stories.Straight out of university, I was hired by Continue Reading
Mothering and Communication
The purpose in a man’s heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out. (Proverbs 20:5 ESV) It is always awesome for me to watch the birth of a baby. It is such a beautiful and amazing thing. It’s also always mind boggling to me Continue Reading
Mothering and Culture – Part 2
Culture & Connectedness In Part 1 of this series, we discussed what culture is and why it’s so important to building connectedness within the family. Here are some specific ways to build stronger connections. Foster Close Contact with Grandparents Stay in close contact with grandparents and great-grandparents. As much as it Continue Reading
Mothering and Culture – Part 1
Find out what “culture” means and why it’s important to teach it to your children! (Hint: It has to do with feeling “connected”.)