Family

What Is Happening To Our Teens May Surprise You

What Is Happening To Our Teens May Surprise You

Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials – every generation seems to have their own designation and unique characteristics formed by the time period and cultural influences of the day. But the current generation of young people is far different than any in recent memory.  This generation of teens – known as […]

Respect And Communication Can Ease This Family Conflict

Respect And Communication Can Ease This Family Conflict

Perhaps one of the most difficult parts of parenting is dealing with the interference or unwanted advice of others.We’ve all been in a place where we have had our parenting style challenged or questioned. From our friends and family, to the older woman in the grocery store who feels she […]

This Parenting Mistake Is Huge – And We All Make It

This Parenting Mistake Is Huge – And We All Make It

It may be the most difficult goal of parenting: raising children to be obedient and respectful of authority, while also allowing them to become self-sufficient and independent. Parents must maintain their authority while guiding their children to make their own decisions.  But somewhere along the way, parents have started to […]

Warning: Don’t Let This “Transgender” Reality Come True In Your State

Warning: Don’t Let This “Transgender” Reality Come True In Your State

The battle for the heart and soul of America all comes down to the clash between traditional family values, and the relentless attack to demolish them led by a group of crude LGBT activists. Make no mistake, the LGBT community will not stop until their way of life is law […]

Gradual Adjustment Is Key To Your Child’s Behavior – And Your Sanity – This Time Of Year

Gradual Adjustment Is Key To Your Child’s Behavior – And Your Sanity – This Time Of Year

Children are creatures of habit and thrive on routine.  As parents, we do our best to keep things consistent for our child’s well-being – and for our own sanity. The slightest change in a child’s routine can lead to irritability, interruption of sleep, and all-out temper tantrums. And this time […]

Healing In The Light: This Pregnancy Video Isn’t Like The Others

Healing In The Light: This Pregnancy Video Isn’t Like The Others

Social media is often full of women sharing the moment when they first find out they are pregnant. There are homemade videos of women revealing the news to their husbands, and happy videos celebrating the news of life being brought into the world. But with October being Pregnancy and Infant […]

The Best Way To Handle This Behavior Is Probably Not What You Think

The Best Way To Handle This Behavior Is Probably Not What You Think

We’re all guilty of telling little fibs now and then – in fact, for most of us, we probably tell a little white lie or two each day. We lie to protect people’s feelings, or to keep a friend’s secret.  We may tell someone we are too busy to get […]

What Some Parents Think Is Appropriate This Halloween Will Really Scare You

What Some Parents Think Is Appropriate This Halloween Will Really Scare You

It’s a time of year that kids revel in.  There are many wonderful activities in the fall for adults and children alike, not the least of which is Halloween. Children look forward to picking out their costumes to go trick-or-treating with great anticipation, and thanks to the constant stream of […]

How To Dress Your Baby For Fall

How To Dress Your Baby For Fall

Knowing how to dress your baby or toddler in the cooling weather can be tricky. Especially when the beginning of a seasonal shift means different times of the day require different wardrobe changes. A baby can’t tell you if they are too hot or cold, and a toddler typically lacks […]

Unexpected Delivery In The Most Unlikely Of Places

Unexpected Delivery In The Most Unlikely Of Places

Most mothers go through nesting right before their baby is born. You want the nursery to be perfect, and every newborn essential ready for action. Sometimes the nesting urge is so severe that it turns to an obsession, where you can’t rest until that last necessity is squared away. Well, […]