The best flowers for a summer wedding are the flowers you want. If you want roses, then roses are the best flowers for a summer wedding. If you want chrysanthemums, then that is best. Of course, if you do not know what you want, then consider the following options, as they are … [Read more...] about Summer Wedding? Flowers for the Event
Relationships
Helping Your Child Fit In on the Playground
Playground cliques can be hard on kids in elementary school through high school, if you are on the outside looking in, it can be hard on their self esteem. As a parent, knowing what you can do to help your kids break into a playground clique is important. Try the … [Read more...] about Helping Your Child Fit In on the Playground
Recreating Intimacy
My husband and I recently realized that we didn’t like each other as much as we wanted to. We were often arguing. He’d come into the room and I’d feel tension in my shoulders. The kids would fuss, he’d respond and I’d disagree. It got to the point where I wanted to walk out of … [Read more...] about Recreating Intimacy
A Lesson from Ana’s Grandfather
My friend Ana and I were talking about patience recently. I told Ana how I increased patience by getting into the longest checkout line in the supermarket or by counting to fifteen before reaching for a can of peas or unlocking my front door. All the techniques I used are often … [Read more...] about A Lesson from Ana’s Grandfather
Anger Uses Time, Energy and Thought
Shopping for a vehicle when you are in a hurry is risky business. Driving 65 mph in a school zone is tempting fate. Pushing firefighters aside to run into a burning building is just plain folly. Then why would anyone discipline a child when upset, angry or in a hurry? “Anger … [Read more...] about Anger Uses Time, Energy and Thought
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to