The Fudus and their gorgeous babies with their Persio-Arabic names, Tajalli & Dayyan, managed to melt the hearts of even the toughest of skeptics, proving that theirs is a bond deeper and truer than those of most other marriages. The Fudus share a culture that all humans have in common: the spiritual one.

We all have to pick our issues as parents. We are bombarded by the media and the next big fad on the market that will make Disney or Mattel billions of dollars. I know it will be a challenge for me, especially now that my firstborn is going off to the big world of kindergarten, but I’m sticking to my convictions of no bikinis, no boyfriends, no Bratz dolls. So far, none of this has been an issue.
I. is surprisingly compliant when it comes to wearing …

You may have read it. This month’s Mothering Magazine has a beautiful article about a mother’s new approach to the age-old time out discipline tool. I’m not crazy about what time out has become either. It’s the new spanking for our generation of moms. It’s become a tool to punish rather than to teach.

I’m really excited about launching my new version of Noble Mother. Now, moms who go the extra mile and still seek to improve their parenting, have a community chock full of up-to-date information that will support them in nurturing their unique family culture.

“Your soul is the real part of who you are. It’s the part that God put in there and hopes you will take care of it.”
“How do I take care of my soul?”
“Well, just like a mommy takes care of a baby in her tummy by eating good foods and exercising and keeping herself happy and taking vitamins - the baby grows strong and healthy - you can take care of your soul by saying your prayers every morning and every night and using beautiful virtues like helpfulness, courtesy, …

I hope you had as much fun as we did this 4th of July. We had the opportunity to spend 4 days in Black Mountain, NC with my Aunt & Uncle and my cousin and her family at their get-away mountain house. The cooler NC summer air and the lush mountain range really gave me a chance to renew. A big part of being a great parent is being able to find ways that help you get some steam back! It’s amazing what one can do in …

As a facilitator of the Virtues Project, a curriculum that helps parents see the amazing potential within their children, I am learning a new language to speak with my family! I want to invite you to try it out and let me know your thoughts about it.
It’s using the Language of Virtues. One of the most powerful ways we can shape our children’s behavior and bring out the best in them is to notice their character qualities and verbally acknowledge their positive actions. Unfortunately, we may be …