Like a Dog With a Rope
A young person getting upset about not getting what he or she wants is no more abnormal than a dog dangling a rope. Adults don’t need to pick up the rope and fight it out.
Parenting
How (and Why) to Revive Family Dinners
More often than not, the choice to stay away from the dinner table is made with little to no thought.
What We Have Vs. What We Have Not
“Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not. Remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.” –Epicurus
What Kind of “Tator” Are You?
I want to use a Thanksgiving meal favorite to illustrate an important concept…being yourself in this crazy world.
How to Cope With a Looming Health Crisis
Any time you think something is off-kilter within your body, you need to listen to yourself. It is better to go to the doctor and find out it’s nothing than to ignore the issue and later realize it’s serious.
Celebrate Time With the Person You Call “Dad”
Fathers don’t need to be blood related. They just must love you, accept you as you are, and encourage you to shoot for your dreams.
Musings on Mothers and Motherhood
Your mom will always be your mother, no matter how many other mother figures you have in your life. As a mother myself, I can testify that raising children is not for the faint-hearted.
Pursue Only What You Actually Want
Don’t take on things that you don’t believe you need to be doing. It does great harm to your body, mind, and even your emotional well-being.
What to Do If You’re Sleep-Deprived
Does your child have trouble falling asleep and sleeping through the night? Do your kids’ sleep issues keep you from getting the rest you need to function well?