My two daughters are grown and have families of their own now. When my youngest daughter went to college she wrote me a letter that to this day I hold dear to my heart. She validated my parenting skills telling me she was glad I set boundaries and confronted her when she went … [Read more...] about Parents: Raising Your Child in a Troubling World
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When it Comes to Kids, Expect the Worst
You know this person, they have three children but they can only ever seem to talk about this one, very special, smart, clever, talented, adorable child. It makes you wonder how the other two children feel about that impossible situation. As a parent I have watched other … [Read more...] about When it Comes to Kids, Expect the Worst
Family Dynamics and Dilemmas
I was thirteen in 1970 so all of my teenage years were in the seventies, which was an interesting time in our country, especially for girls. I guess it really started much earlier but since we lived in the mid-west and my parents were very old fashioned and conservative we were … [Read more...] about Family Dynamics and Dilemmas
Crafty Easter Baskets For Your Chocolates For Less
Easter is an important celebration in the Christian world and as such they follow different customs to celebrate this special time of the year. For kids, though, they look forward to celebrating Easter because of the sweet treats and gifts in store for them. Easter egg hunting … [Read more...] about Crafty Easter Baskets For Your Chocolates For Less
Mister Rogers: A National Treasure
Ten years ago we lost a national treasure. Mister Rogers, the gentle neighbor that many of us grew to adore, ended his battle with stomach cancer a month before his 75th birthday. He passed on with his wife at his side and as news reached millions— the whole world mourned. Mister … [Read more...] about Mister Rogers: A National Treasure
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to