by Shannon Popkin | Aug 10, 2021 | Control Girl, Parenting, Teens
The day we launched our first college student, I woke up in the hotel room with a pit in my stomach. This day is not about you! I reminded myself, and quietly began planning the photos I wanted to take, the quiet moment of prayer we’d have in her dorm room, and...
by Shannon Popkin | Dec 10, 2020 | 5 C Challenge, Control Girl, Holidays
The Five C Christmas Challenge is ON!! Sign up HERE to join! Here’s what I saw, when I came downstairs yesterday morning. He looks pretty innocent, right? Sweet, even—in a manly sort of way (the man, not the puppy!). But somehow, I saw it all differently,...
by Shannon Popkin | Nov 3, 2020 | Control Girl, Most Popular
Hey there, Control Girl. How’s your heart doing, today? I’m wondering. Have you been… Anxiously pacing in front of your television as you watch the election updates? Unable to sleep—worried that there will be more rioting and chaos? Overwhelmed with...
by Shannon Popkin | Aug 10, 2020 | Control Girl, Parenting
I feel like I spent my kids’ whole childhoods prepping them for college. I was constantly saying things like, “In college, I won’t be there to remind you to do your homework…” and, “Your college roommate won’t like it when you borrow her clothes without asking…” and,...
by Shannon Popkin | Dec 26, 2019 | 5 C Challenge, Control Girl, Holidays
Last but not least of the Five C Challenge, we’re focusing on… No Comparing. Here’s the definition. Compare: to examine in order to note similarities or differences Now perhaps you’ve already noticed the obvious. Not all comparison is bad. It...
by Shannon Popkin | Dec 22, 2019 | 5 C Challenge, Control Girl, Holidays
Condemn: to pronounce to be guilty. “Do you feel like I condemn you all the time?” I searched my middle schooler’s face. As he started to say, “No…” I knew the answer was yes. “What do I do that makes you feel...
