Patricia Chadwick
Patricia Chadwick is a freelance writer, graduate student, and full-time homemaker. She is the creator of History's Women, an online magazine highlighting the extraordinary achievements of women throughout history. Patricia lives in Batavia, NY with her husband, John, and her children T.J., Jeni, and David. Visit www.HistorysWomen.com.
‘Tis the Season to Learn?
I love the Christmas season — it is always magical for me, even at mid-life. I have always made the Advent season special at my house. My Christmas enthusiasm for the holidays has spread on to my children and they still can’t wait until we set up our tree the Monday after Thanksgiving. I try to […] Read More >
Asking Great Questions
Do you want to know what your teen is really thinking? Try asking great questions. Too many times we ask closed questions that require only a “yes” or “no” answer. Does this sound familiar: “How was school?” “Good” “Do you have homework?” “No” “How was the game?” “Okay” We need to learn to ask specific […] Read More >
Happy Holidays with Teens
I love seeing the smiles on children’s faces as they see all the Christmas lights around town. Or the look of awe on their faces on Christmas morning when they wake up to presents under the tree. But as our children move into their teen years, the Christmas season loses some of its awe and […] Read More >
Mary Magdalene, Faithful Friend
The name “Mary Magdalene” can evoke different images to various people. Many see her as a deranged woman suffering from being possessed by demons, while others view her as a fallen woman, even a prostitute. Although the biblical record is not silent on the matter, we are only given a few details about the life […] Read More >
Saving Money by Shopping Seasonal Sales
Raising teenagers can be very expensive. There are a lot of added expenses as your children grow up. Clothes are more expensive, there are added fees for extra-curricular activities, not to mention the social events that are a “must” for many teens. As frugal parents of teens, we need to learn to save money in […] Read More >