There was a big discussion in our school district about bullying and how it is perpetrated by a very small percentage of students. What wasn't mentioned, and the biggest problem to my mind, is all the students who stand by and do nothing. More >>
My kids are 12 and 15. My husband was "required" to be in the delivery room, and although he is a pretty tough guy, he REALLY doesn't like the sight of blood. More >>
I'm not a mother or father, but I'm a daughter who took the time I spent with my father seriously. When I was a teenager, my dad drove me to and from youth group, and while he drove we talked - about boys, dating, school, whatever came up. More >>
Dr. Laura recommends parents not remarry until their children are 18 years old, but if you have already married a guy with kids, these principles may help. More >>
I just wanted to take a minute to answer your question about what I did for my wife when we were expecting our first and now what I am doing as we expect number two! More >>
I received a few jokes from my grandmother today in an email. I really strive to listen to the advice of this woman who successfully raised 3 of her own children and 3 of her husband's children (both were widowed when they married). More >>
My daughter is nearly 14 (another daughter is 12) and yet to bring up boys much, which is good, but I know she has questions like - when will a boy like me? And if I have my way, not for another 5 years. More >>
When my daughters were young [they are grown women now] they were only 2 years apart and very competitive. To keep them from having to compete for my attention, I alternated one day every weekend to spend with one daughter for our daddy-daughter day. More >>
...Most Sundays I take a morning Jacuzzi with our 3 year old son and 6 year old daughter. We have snacks while playing children's games like "I Spy" and the "Guessing Game". More >>