Here's a little sneak peak of the parenting seminar I will be sharing on Saturday, July 24 at Zachary Church of Christ from 9-11 am (call 225-654-5993 to register, childcare and lunch provided): At its core, parenting

I will never forget the tension and anxiety that permeated my house and family as I crossed the bridge from ignorance to knowledge regarding the fundamentals of sex.  Let me take you on a quick trip back

The world class athletes stand on wobbly legs, sweating profusely and wondering when this nightmare drill will end.  Some are doubled over at the goal line, retching, coughing, sputtering, and moaning.  Others have their bodies steeled and

It is very good to have a plan.  Just don't hold it too tightly. Six days and seven nights at Disney World.  Four parks, plus a special shopping district, and multiple resorts with additional minor attractions.  Special

The American Idol Experience is WAY better than karaoke! Unfortunately, Disney has a total stranglehold on pictures of this experience, so this snapshot will have to suffice. If you know me well at all, you know I

[caption id="attachment_1636" align="alignleft" width="409" caption="(Never even considered putting Shep on this one, although he LOVED watching this thrill ride!)"][/caption] Parents aren't always right, but we know more than our children.  We need to lead. My son is

I am very aware that this time of year is often particularly difficult for those caught in the merciless grip of alcholism or drug addiction.  Numbing out to escape the holiday time realities is a common experience

As we close in on the Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Year's season, I just wanted to remind you of this resource page which remains on my site year round. These resources are provided to help you transition through the potential

Well, for many folks, this is the season of FEAR.  Yes, it's time to don the hockey masks, vampire capes, fake blood, and gruesome prosthetics and go scare up some candy.  Or, for the real daredevil -

Here is a link to WAFB's video archive of my latest Parenting 101 interview, where I simultaneously share some practical wisdom about how to put the responsibility for homework back in your child's court and drive the