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Author: kendycox

My Soccer Mom Journey: Defeat Doesn’t Preclude Victory

Posted on May 10, 2012February 22, 2023 by kendycox

I have a confession. It bothers me that my daughter isn’t a stellar soccer player. Further, it bothers me that it bothers me that my daughter isn’t a stellar soccer player. I’ll give you a minute to process those two statements. When I delivered a beautiful baby girl almost eight years ago, I had a…

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Unsung Lullabies: National Infertility Awareness Week

Posted on April 26, 2012April 25, 2012 by kendycox

The aftermath was as sad and confusing as you might imagine. Even more than the trips to the hospital and the funeral, my most vivid memory is watching the frenetic activity around me from within a cocoon of numbness. I felt like I was floating through a strange world…

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There’s No Place Like Home

Posted on April 12, 2012April 13, 2012 by kendycox

When my daughter was four years old (she is almost 8 now), she dropped a bombshell that instantly broke my heart. “I want to run away from here!” Even though I was a first-time mom, I knew that most children go through a “running away from home” phase. I may have been knowledgeable, but I…

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Is There Hope For The Friendship Flunky?

Posted on March 29, 2012 by kendycox

My fingers, usually clickity-click fast on my iPhone, hovered above the screen. I knew I was making this harder than it needed to be. Yes, I had chosen to text, because the thought of having this conversation in real time was just too scary. This way, if she said no, I wouldn’t have to quickly…

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Do People Make Mistakes or Do Mistakes Make People?

Posted on March 1, 2012March 3, 2012 by kendycox

“He’s such a jerk. He had a new girlfriend within a month of breaking up with my friend.” “OMG. Clearly she has no morals.” “I can’t believe someone would throw a fit like that. She’s crazy!” Admit it. You’ve made a similar statement at some point in your life, perhaps even recently. I don’t have…

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Whitney Houston: The Soundtrack Of My Youth

Posted on February 16, 2012February 17, 2012 by kendycox

A week ago, I wouldn’t have labeled myself a Whitney Houston fan. Sure, I can appreciate her talent and my, oh my, was she a pretty lady, but I hadn’t kept up with her career since long before she entered her turbulent Bobby Brown years. Her tragic and untimely death prompted me to reflect on…

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The Plight Of The All-Noing Parent

Posted on February 2, 2012February 2, 2012 by kendycox

No. Nope. Negative. Nuh uh. Not gonna happen. Absolutely not. O, let me count the ways I tell my kids they can’t have or do something. In short, I say “no” A LOT. I’ve heard a good amount of conflicting information about the impact of saying “no” to children. Now, I don’t think anyone would…

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10 Tips for the Calorie-Conscious and Culinarily Inclined

Posted on January 19, 2012December 9, 2021 by kendycox

If you ask ten people about their New Year’s resolutions, at least half of them will disclose a new or renewed effort to lose weight. If you wait three months and ask those same people how they’re doing, you’ll discover most will have abandoned their weight-loss plan. Some will have tried in earnest, while others…

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The Girlfriend’s Guide To The Ultimate Staycation

Posted on January 5, 2012January 6, 2012 by kendycox

When I was pregnant with my first child, I received several pregnancy and childbirth books from friends and loved ones. My favorite was The Girlfriend’s Guide to Pregnancy because, unlike the better-known What to Expect When You’re Expecting, the Girlfriend’s Guide provided me answers to my REAL questions – the ones I’d be too embarrassed to ask anyone…

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Lessons From A Bad Gift Giver

Posted on December 24, 2011December 24, 2011 by kendycox

As much as I love Christmastime for the religious significance, decorations, music, and good cheer, I dread the everywhere-you-look (and listen) emphasis on gifts. I am not opposed to giving or receiving gifts, but the hustle and bustle is a constant reminder that I am a “bad” gift giver. You see, I believe the entire…

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Where Have All the Great Marriages Gone?

Posted on December 1, 2011 by kendycox

I spend my days talking about marriage, divorce, family strengthening strategies, and child-well-being. I can spout research and trends, and articulate the many factors attributed to changing family dynamics. I’ve seen firsthand the complex challenges low-income families and single parents face in trying to make ends meet and help their children belie the odds. Let…

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A Quota of Blessings

Posted on November 17, 2011November 18, 2011 by kendycox

Not long after our wedding, the questions and comments began. You know the ones. “When are you going to start a family?” “I think you’d look great pushing a stroller.” And my favorite…. “You aren’t going to be one of those women who chooses career over motherhood, are you?” Most people approach having a child…

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What Do You Get When You Add Celebrities To The Twitterverse?

Posted on October 27, 2011October 30, 2011 by kendycox

The answer, my friends, is unadulterated magic. Before I share the rest of my article, I have to warn you that reading beyond this point may actually kill perfectly good brain cells. Proceed at your own risk. The day I realized Kirk Cameron had a life as someone other than Mike Seaver was the day…

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There’s No Beauty Cream For THESE Wrinkles

Posted on October 13, 2011October 14, 2011 by kendycox

Most of us try to live our lives according to the Golden Rule, but “Love Thy Neighbor” is a daunting mandate when you start to think about how to turn words into actions. Should we love our neighbors by giving hugs each time we see them? Do we show our love by being a good…

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I’ll Take the Chick But Can I Keep the Rib?

Posted on September 29, 2011September 30, 2011 by kendycox

I have the privilege and the challenge of teaching Sunday School class to three and four year-old little boys. While I love talking with them about the Bible, my challenge is helping them grasp high-level concepts in ways their little brains can process and remember. Our lessons this month all focus on the story of…

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Helping Young People Understand the Myths, Risks and Realities of Relationships

Posted on September 8, 2011September 11, 2011 by kendycox

As director of the Oklahoma Marriage Initiative, I sometimes fancy myself a caped crusader saving families one marriage at a time. In reality, I’m no superhero with all the answers. In fact, when I look back at my approach to relationships during the first 2/3 of my life, I laugh about how me ending up…

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The Great Bikini Debate

Posted on August 18, 2011August 18, 2011 by kendycox

I know plenty of women who hyperventilate at the mere thought of a bikini. I’ve always worn one and never thought much about it. However, on a recent trip to a family resort, I thought I was going to have a panic attack at the very sight of an itsy bitsy, teeny weeny, yellow polka…

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To Fix, or Not to Fix: That is the Question

Posted on August 4, 2011August 5, 2011 by kendycox

One time I decided that I shouldn’t have to actually ruin a perfectly good blowout just because my hair needed washing. I theorized that I could put my hair up in a high ponytail and wet and shampoo only my scalp, while the rest of the hair would stay dry. Terrible, terrible plan. If you don’t believe me, just try it.

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I Love You More Than The Sun Loves The Sky

Posted on July 21, 2011July 21, 2011 by kendycox

A friend and co-worker recently lost her mother to cancer.  The day of her mother’s death, my friend posted to her Facebook page, “I love you more than the sun loves the sky.”  I’m sure I’ve heard this before, but I started thinking about moms and daughters.  In seconds, I attached quite a bit of…

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You Can’t Handle the Tooth!

Posted on June 23, 2011June 23, 2011 by kendycox

She was very concerned about this anomaly but I, in my infinite wisdom, assured her that a note explaining the situation would suffice and the Tooth Fairy would visit her anyway. And then the Tooth Fairy, well, didn’t.

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