Growing at the speed of light or not? Having a teenager makes you see life with another pair of glasses. As a parent, it is easy to be aloof and sometimes dismissive of our children's motion through life. Are we too tired as parents? Or do we see them all grown up from the ... READ the POST
How many peoples does it take to screw a lightbulb on?
You have heard the joke: How many peoples does it take to screw a light bulb on? I am sure you have, and there are as many answers as they are versions. ... READ the POST
Valentine’s Day Surprise Dinner
Valentine's Day has always been great fun at our house. We always stay in and enjoy it with our son. Not as romantic you may say. However, fighting a crowded restaurant, with a fixed menu and a hurry service, I do not call romantic either and do not want to subject myself to it. Each year I plan ... READ the POST
5 Ways To Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Your Children
5 ways to celebrate Valentine's day with your children. By now, you must have noticed that I love Valentine's Day. And as a parent, it gets to be a lot more fun. All expectations set aside; we get to have fun with our little one. Creating a fun, magical day that they will always remember. Instead ... READ the POST
The How and Why of Family Meetings
The How and why of family meetings. Regular family meetings can be fun and meaningful opportunities for parents and their children to get together. They can serve a lot of purposes from discussing important issues to strengthening and nurturing positive lasting relationships. Benefits of Holding ... READ the POST
Don’t Just Teach
Asking questions is so important. Analytical thinking is the key to solving problems. But if we do not teach our children to ask questions and to question everything and anything, how can they learn. In the answer lay our foundation of our opinions, thoughts, actions. Free them from the fear. ... READ the POST
Raising Happy Children
Children are a true gift from God. They are precious little ones who sometimes can be overwhelming, but their innocence is something that no parent can resist. As parents, we aim to give our children all the best, raise them well, and make them happy individuals. It may be a bit ... READ the POST
The Importance of Family Time
Digital diversions is swiftly robbing many of us from the real family connections. We need to contemplate what really matters in our lives. Whatever our definition of what family time is, real connection, communication, and play are all vital and irreplaceable commodities. However, these become ... READ the POST
As Parents We Want To Protect Our Children
As parents we want to protect our children. We all do. With all that is going on around us, sometimes it may feels like a gargantuan task. My issue as a parent, is with doctors and privacy, the system and prescription drugs. ... READ the POST
Wow!! Summer is upon us!
Wow!! Summer is upon us! Way too fast if you ask me. With that in mind I have been wondering what to do and how to keep my teenage son busy all summer. I guess I still think of him as a baby that I must keep entertained. ... READ the POST
There is a Huge Epidemic Amongst Our Youth
There is a huge epidemic amongst our youth that frightens me to the core. Drugs, of all sorts. I am frightened and saddened when I hear that young and innocent lives are taken because they Over Dose. My heart aches for the families that instead of celebrating life, will be celebrating the ... READ the POST
Raising Teenagers Today
Raising teenagers today, it's not an easy task. Being a parent to a teenager is a bittersweet stage of life. They are growing up way too fast. Almost or already driving. Going out with friends and no, you are not invited. Asking a girl out... Wow!!! Too much too fast for this mom! ... READ the POST
