Father's don't get the respect the deserve and they certainly don't get the same praise that bad father's get in criticisms. Mother's get all the attention and rightly so that they get the majority, but Father's need their due as well. Family life just isn't the same when there is only one parent in the household. This can be due to not marrying, divorce or even... read more »

I have noticed in my few years here on planet Earth that we just take people for granted, appreciate things that really don't matter and ignore those people who need the most from us. We just don't think that our actions really mean as much as they really do. I've noticed that as Americans we strive to give our children or ourselves "things". These things that we strive to... read more »

Chivalry is not dead. Treating a woman with love and respect; putting someone else's needs first every now and again will never go out of style. It's true that parents are ignoring their responsibility of teaching their children how to respect themselves as well as others. It's true that in doing so we have and are creating a society that is more concerned with their own needs and,... read more »

Potty training is not easy. There are multiple methodologies, and for each one there is as much anecdotal evidence of failure as of success. You may get lucky and your kid will just get it. But then again, you may need to try several of these, and eventually may just give up and have to rely on preschool to get your child out of his/her diaper. The Traditional Method In the olden days, befor... read more »

I remember when I was growing up, my parents were extremely strict with me. I also knew that if I was going to misbehave, there would be consequences. Of course, being a preacher's kid, that was expected. But even if my dad had not been a preacher, he and my mother had good values and were able to pass them on to their children. Teaching your children good values is one of the most import... read more »

So your kids have a school closing due to a winter storm. This may seem like great fun at first, but in just a few hours, you'll likely be faced with whining about boredom and sulking around the house. Here are some ways to keep kids entertained on snow days: 1. Play Dates Keep in mind that if there is a school closing, all of your children's friends will also be home and bored. Try to ... read more »

Spouse, Parent, Friend, Son/Daughter, Brother/Sister, Co-Worker … I don't recommend parents being friends with their children, that is, until they are mature enough to still respect your authority as parent and relish having you as a friend. Traits that make a person a great friend are the same traits that can make you a great husband or wife, a wonderful co-worker and a nurturing pa... read more »

It used to be that when you saw a child misbehaving in the store or any where out in public, you thought to yourself, "what is wrong with that child, or why can't that parent control their children"! You will find that as time rolls on, the children you see 'misbehaving' are special needs children, the majority suffering from Autism. It is 'human nature' to g... read more »

The road trip can easily turn into a nightmare for parents of young children. But it doesn't have to. Follow these easy suggestions to ease the stress and keep your kids happy and entertained. 1. Stock the car with fun. If kids are busy in the car, they are happy. And remember, young kids can be very entertained by some of the most trivial games and activities for hours. Bring Mad-Lib'... read more »

The chores that children do in their youth will help lead them into successful business leaders of tomorrow. The strong development skills taught by regularly doing chores are similar to the skills needed to advance in society. Dr. John Covey, co-author of "Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families," states two reasons to give children chores; 1. to get help in getting work done 2. to... read more »