How to Help Them Make the Right DecisionParents tend to have mixed feelings about their sons and daughters joining the armed forces. Whatever your political affiliation, although you may think it's a good idea for some teenagers, you are probably far from prepared when your own … [Read more...] about So Your Teen Wants to Join the Armed Forces?
Buying Food for Children at Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching, together with the traditional panics that are associated with this time of year.In our house, that means that we're starting to worry about what gifts we should buy. We're thinking carefully about what to choose for our own family members, as well … [Read more...] about Buying Food for Children at Christmas
Cyberbullying: A View from the Bench
by Judge Tom JacobsAs a juvenile and family court judge for 23 years, I saw thousands of teenagers and families in my courtroom. They were there for many reasons: adoption, delinquency, abuse and neglect, name change, permission to marry or obtain an abortion, etc. Daily … [Read more...] about Cyberbullying: A View from the Bench
The Calculus of Christmas
Yesterday, our family completed a yearly rite of passage for the Holiday season- the Christmas card picture. For some reason, this year was harder than most. The kids were cranky from a restless night sleep. All of the grandparents were in town which required multiple couplings, … [Read more...] about The Calculus of Christmas
Weight Loss Tips for the Whole Family
Obesity is a world-wide problem because it affects an individual both physically and socially. People who are obese and overweight are at risk in developing cardiovascular diseases, certain types of cancer, diabetes type 2 and other health problems. In addition to that, it can … [Read more...] about Weight Loss Tips for the Whole Family
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to