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Texting in Cars–Parents, You Are the Example!
This is the text Alexander Heit was sending when he lost control of his car and died. He was 22 and a college student with a full life in front of him. In a effort to keep others from texting while … Continue reading
Helping Your Children Feel Safe
Where you, like me, working at your computer when you saw the news blip about the bombing in Boston? Put yourself on the marathon route when the explosions occurred. Picture the chaos and uncertainty. How would you feel about your safety? … Continue reading
Electronics Have Replaced Mom and Dad at the Dinner Table
I have copied this post with permission. It was written by Mary Jo Rapini and is an insightful and important statement about family. Pat I was out for dinner last week. My husband and I went to a family restaurant we … Continue reading
Dan Marino and Other Fallen Idols
In the news this week is a story about Dan Marino and his love child. And you are asking, “What makes this a subject for parents on this blog?” That is a legitimate question. Personally, it seems this should only … Continue reading
Forced Volunteerism is Indentured Servitude!
I have such a bee in my bonnet about this country’s idea of volunteerism that I just have to say it. Why are people forced to volunteer to help others? Why are they coerced to spend time away from their … Continue reading
Are You Prepared to Defend Yourself?
Are your prepared to defend your family? Can they defend themselves? Last weekend I took a self defense class and was unprepared for how much I learned and how empowered I have felt since. The focus of the class was … Continue reading
Is Your Family Prepared for an Emergency?
September is Emergency Preparedness Month. So I am asking…if you woke up to a blizzard, what would you do? What is the first thing you would do in this emergency? Do you have a plan? Where would you go if you had to leave home … Continue reading
Do You Have Clear Expectations?
Last week I learned another lesson in expectations, thanks to grandson Nathanael. His mom called and said Nathanael made banana bread and wanted to bring us a loaf. (He acually did a lot of the work himself, by the way.) When … Continue reading
When is Daddy Coming Home?
Today I read a story that pulled at my heart strings and I wanted to share it with you. Today, Sept. 21, 2012 is POW/MIA Remembrance Day. Over the years, so many of our youth have gone out to protect … Continue reading
Find Your Greatness
Recently someone asked me what I liked about the Olympics. Having spent some time thinking about it, I realized that I not only like the sports. Sometimes, best parts for me are the back stories–the challenges overcome, the hopes and dreams realized, … Continue reading
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