... Have You (Really) Chosen to Lead? Parents guide their children through the twists and turns of life. In addition to putting food on the table, parents take on a leadership role, guiding their children through life's twists and turns. How you lead has a dramatic effect on your family's continued success. More >>

We teach our kids to give gifts to other family members, and they often learn that you do that because that is what you are supposed to do, but these gifts are often given in exchange of gifts given to them. Let's talk about giving selflessly to people in need and teaching your child the same... More >>

This past May, some punks who live in our neighborhood decided to break into our home. I surprised them by coming home early from our kindergartener's closing ceremony. Of course, I called the police and wanted to press charges. Shockingly, the 3 sets of idiots they have for parents were horrified! More >>

You'd like to think that, as a parent, you know a lot about the friends your children have.  In this particular instance, unfortunately, that was not the case: More >>

My thinking has come full circle, and I give you all the credit. I had always been a stay at home mom, for many of the reasons you discuss every day. I've listened to you for over 20 years, and needed you to keep me strong while I cleaned up puke and poop. My boys entered the 5th and 10th grades this fall, so thinking "wow, this is great" started substitute teaching. When I worked I felt really proud of myself for being a super mom. More >>

A few Teen Commandments about what we should provide for our kids: "Take me shopping." "Thou shall give me what I want." "Thou shalt spoil me rotten." "Thou shalt leave everything to your kids when you die." "Thou shalt shower thy youth in riches." These are the same teens who wisely ask parents to set rules and enforce them, provide discipline, hold them accountable, and be role models. However, when these same kids start thinking about money, different things come out of their mouths. Suddenly they sound like shallow, petulant brats. More >>

A lot of the most popular video games on the market are war games.  Are they good or bad for teenage boys? More >>

We often hear the difficulties parents have with raising teens.  In today's video, I heard the story from the point of view of a 13 year old who thinks her mother is being unreasonable: More >>

The National Safety Council has put together some holiday tips to keep children safety this Halloween... More >>

Don't waste pumpkin seeds after cooking or making jack-o-lanterns. It is easy to roast the seeds for a delicious and nutritious snack. The hulls are a great source of fiber with the seeds containing a high amount of phosphorus. Let the kids slosh through the slippery seeds and pick out the fibers... More >>