I allowed my 13-year-old son his first midnight showing with his friends (no older sisters). As the clock ticked an hour or so past the start time of midnight, a newsbreak flashes across the screen to that of a theater mass shooting. After I picked my heart up from the floor, … [Read more...] about The Dark Knight – James Holmes
Parenting 101
Life After High School: Helping Teens Who Are College Bound
These steps were adapted from The College Handbook, published by the College Board, and, although originally intended for 11th- and 12th-graders, parents will find them a valuable resource when broaching the subject of college with their teenagers and guiding them on … [Read more...] about Life After High School: Helping Teens Who Are College Bound
A Molested Child – My Story
When the story first broke about Penn State football defensive coordinator Gerald "Jerry" Sandusky, and his alleged molestation of children, my mind immediately went back in time to when as a young child... I was molested. I think of the children and the pain they … [Read more...] about A Molested Child – My Story
Time for Social Media?
When I first wrote this article, Facebook was the only game in town. It was new on the heels of MySpace. Today, in 2018 you have a lot more to choose from. Twitter, Instagram, and SnapChat. Plus, all of the underground sites parents aren't supposed to know about. … [Read more...] about Time for Social Media?
Givers and Takers
Are you a constant take, take, and taker? Or are you a give, give, and giver? Both of these traits can lead to disaster! Take a moment and assess honestly which one you may be. Me? I am a give, give, giver... Who sometimes ends up resent, resent, resenting! I … [Read more...] about Givers and Takers