Friday, December 15, 2012 was a day that witnessed the horror of young students in two schools being assaulted (Central China and Connecticut, USA), leaving dozens slain and injured. This kind of violence rocks us to the
The picture above is my soon-to-be nine year old son, joyfully taking out the trash on our last day of Thanksgiving vacation at the beach. I was going to take it out, but he stopped me and
Many folks along the Gulf Coast, and even "up here" in Baton Rouge, are bracing ourselves for the impact of Isaac. As any trip to a local gas station, hardware store, or Stuff-Mart right now will reveal,
Supply lists. Reading lists. Backpack shopping. School uniforms or new school clothes. Online shopping. Mall shopping. Stuff Mart shopping. Yes, Moms and Dads, another school year begins in just a few mornings. Time to usher out the
As a parent, I have a question that I will be keeping in mind this summer... Does my son know I believe in him? Care to join me in this quest this summer? Let's invest in our
Our shower curtain. Isn't it lovely? For every shower curtain hanging in someone's bathroom, there is a story. This is mine (*disclaimer* The following conversations may be enhanced only ever so slightly by time and the desire
- Q: What is the most important step you can take to protect your kids in their online experience? - A: Maintain an active relationship with them based on ongoing dialogue of respectful, clear instruction and questions
Ever get into a funky place where you seem restless, irritable, and discontent? Well, I do. Sometimes for long stretches, I am sad to say. And I have found that when I get into one of these
Here's Shep - enjoying his new "big boy" room for the first time. A fresh coat of blue paint (what I'm calling "Rubbermaid Blue") picked out by him and a new comfy lounging/reading chair have transformed his
Here are three key ways (there are certainly plenty more) to sweat with your kids to produce big results in your relationship and in their developing character. If you live anywhere near my neck of the woods
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