Children with ADHD often get a bad reputation. Teachers without proper training often label them as “naughty” and assume they are deliberately trying to cause trouble. Strangers give disapproving looks, scolding you to “discipline your child” more. Sadly, even some parents are seen yelling “sit still” at their child. But […]
It was with great sadness that the nation watched another story of a mass shooting unfold in the media this week. The shooting on Sunday in Sutherland Springs was the deadliest in Texas history, as a lone gunman opened fire in the rural First Baptist Church, killing 26 and wounding […]
The last month has been trying times for the nation. Political parties are in civil media war, and not one, but two terrorist attacks have been made on domestic soil. It has been just over a month since Stephen Paddock opened fire on innocent bystanders at a country music festival, […]
As if parenting is not hard enough, we have had to remain vigilant in recent years about what our kids are doing online. The internet constantly bombards our children with messages that undermine our values, or worse, encourage risky behavior. And because most teens and even younger kids now have […]
You may have met a married couple who doesn’t have any children, and thought “What is wrong with that couple?” And while it’s natural for married couples to “be fruitful and multiply”, not all married couples have children. But before you approach a childless couple and inquire about their lack […]
Becoming a mom gives you a lot to think about. Oftentimes, it is a full-time task just to worry about sleeping, eating, and changing diapers. Though these may be the most basic necessities of a baby’s care, there are a few more maintenance practices to consider. To make life a […]
The Harvey Weinstein scandal blew open a secret world of darkness and sexual perversion– bringing to light decades of sexual harassment and assault against women and children no one seemed ready to address. As if the Weinstein scandal weren’t horrific enough, it’s only the tip of the iceberg. And as […]
Every mom has been there – you’re cooking dinner, the kids are tired, hungry, and cranky. They’re fighting and running around while you warn them over and over again what’s coming if they don’t settle down. It’s “time out” time! Your child runs away, kicks and screams, and when you […]
School has been in session for a couple of months now for most students in America. Kids and parents are back in the routine and have likely been busy with homework, projects, and tests. So it is about that time now – a time that some children and parents look […]
Racial wars have erupted all over the nation. Various incidents have been cherry-picked by the media to portray a state of crisis. It is unarguable racial strife exists in the world. Our reaction to these injustices, however,either promotes or degrades the problem. Losing any life is tragic, and seeing anyone […]
