The verdict in the case State of Florida vs. George Zimmerman is controversial on many levels. Rather than regurgitate the same facts and perspectives, I have tried to talk to my son about the case in the following way: 1. BUT FOR – Imagine being with your child. You all are out shopping and rely on public transportation. The next bus is en ... [Continue Reading]
Four Hidden Things That Are Causing Your Child Stress
Do you ever wonder what might be causing your child stress? Well, there are lots of common things that can cause your child stress. On the surface most of us realize stress is caused by things like family, jobs, friends, or school. However, there are four things that may on the surface appear invisible but cause our children a great degree of ... [Continue Reading]
The Real Reason Children Are So Stressed Out
On a daily basis something is said, written or televised about children and how children are stressed out. Whenever a child misbehaves at home or school or does something bizarre like engage in violent or criminal behavior, society’s initial response is to examine what type of stressors existed in the child’s life. The ensuing assumption is that ... [Continue Reading]
Ten Things My Mom Taught Me That Every Child Should Know
In our last post, I mentioned that I was going to list some of the many things that my mom taught me and that I learned from my maternal grandmother. Directives that I mentioned I want my son not only to live out but to share through words or deeds with any and all that he meets. So without further ado, here is the list of ten things my mom ... [Continue Reading]
Why America’s Children Are Dying From Secondhand Smoke
If you remember our post where I introduced you to the Universal Rule of Parental Fairness and Justice, I mentioned that there was a second infamous factor at play that caused your otherwise saintly children to behave in ways that are – to be polite – obnoxious and unquestionably contrary to your verbalized instructions and expectations. That ... [Continue Reading]
Be Home When The Street Lights Come On: Nothing Like Old School Parenting
Have you ever wondered how you could raise your children to do and believe in something only to find them doing and espousing something different? Have you ever told your child what you expected of them only to hear them rationalizing their behavior based on what their friends or what other parents allow their children to do? Has your child ... [Continue Reading]
Parental Alert: America’s Babies Are No Longer Happy and Healthy!
Whether you are a parent or you know someone who is a parent, you no doubt can appreciate the universal desire of practically all expecting parents. The desire, the plea, the prayer to have a happy and healthy baby with ten fingers and ten toes. During those moments while mom is in labor, even parents who claim no religious affiliation find ... [Continue Reading]
5 Important Life Lessons My Dad Taught Me
Here’s the thing: I am NOT an adult, I am NOT an educator and I am NOT a parenting expert. Most importantly, I am NOT a parent. Thank God too! Or else, my child might just die of thirst and illness as my dad so rightly pointed out here. Although, between you and me I’m pretty sure I could do a great job taking care of another living thing. I mean I ... [Continue Reading]
Why Quitting Your New Year’s Resolution is Not an Option
Day ten and let me guess, you are starting to struggle with keeping those New Year’s resolutions. You are most likely experiencing drug like cravings and feeling the withdrawal effects of an addict. Hopefully, your cravings are not for some pharmaceutical or back alley drug but are instead only for food items like chocolate candy, cookies, potato ... [Continue Reading]
Parents: The Biggest Threat To America
From the horrific event at the elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut to the Idaho mother who had sex with at least four boys under the age of 16, to the mass killing at the movie theater in Aurora, Colorado to the school shooting in Columbine, Colorado, to the 200 plus children killed in gang violence in Chicago during the last three years – ... [Continue Reading]
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