by Shannon Serpette Some people seem to be born with confidence, an unshakeable belief in their own awesomeness. I never had that while I was growing up...
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Author - Shannon Serpette
Shannon Serpette is a mother of two and an award-winning journalist and freelancer who lives in Illinois. She spends her days writing, hanging out with her kids and husband, and squeezing in her favorite hobby, metal detecting, whenever she can. Serpette can be reached at writerslifeforme@gmail.com
Reporter: Shannon Serpette HENRY, Ill. – Faith Cravens of Henry had never heard of paracord jewelry until she saw a bracelet-making kit at a store late one...
by Shannon Serpette Helping Kids Cope with Fears When I was in seventh grade, I spent two weeks terrified about a satanic ritual that was rumored to be...
by Shannon Serpette Nothing is perfect in my house, or when it comes to my parenting skills. According to the experts, I just might be an abysmal failure at...
by Shannon Serpette When I was a little kid, I was painfully shy, probably because I came from a large family. I had so many brothers and sisters, I never...
by Shannon Serpette I make resolutions before I’ve ripped off the December page in my calendar every single year. I don’t just make one or two hastily thought...
by Shannon Serpette, mother of two and award-winning journalist I love my children with all my heart, and I truly do enjoy spending time with them. But I wish...
by Shannon Serpette My family isn’t shy about sharing their opinions. We love each other fiercely and annoy each other frequently. I have four brothers and...
by Shannon Serpette One of the worst years of my life involved a life-threatening illness and surgery for me, two serious bouts of pneumonia for my daughter...
