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Being a Great Parent Might Become Your Downfall ___ There are days when I don’t feel like I am a very good parent. Days where my kids would rather pay attention to their iPods than listen to me. My jokes are not funny anymore. I’m crabby, and come to think of it, I’m flabby. I’ve … More The Shadow Side of Parenting
There is wisdom in the art of almost-studying, and you can apply it to almost anything that you do. ___ Three words that create stress, fear and a monstrous amount of avoidance: High School exams. My 16-year-old is deep in the middle of studying for his exams. Honestly, he is a master in the art … More Zen and the Art of Almost Studying
Dads are special because of who they are. ___ A father is something special. Don’t get me wrong, mothers are irreplaceable; mothers are awesome. Mothers may do many of the things on this list, but dads are awesome because of who they are. 23 Awesome things about dads 1.They teach you how to do things. … More 24 Awesome Things About Dads
3 Things I learned from having a father who was there, but not present. ___ I grew up without a father. Physically he was there, but he was not present in a real way. He was like a ghost, fading in and fading out of our lives. His life was marked by loss. His own … More Lessons Learned From a Life Without a Father
The Key to Understanding Your Daughter may be in her linear equations. ___ I was recently spending time with my daughter and reflecting on how different my two children are. My son and I connect over movies, music and talking about video games. Honestly, I don’t understand everything he talks about, but I listen to … More 5 Things You Need to Understand About Your Daughter
How do you cope with sibling rivalry? ___ Parents, it drives you nuts. It gets under your skin. It creeps up on you, snakelike, and slaps you in the face. You will fight about it. You will threaten and you will want to turn yourself inside and out because you can’t stand it. What is … More 10 Sanity Strategies for Sibling Rivalry
Car accidents can have a humorous side ___ My car was a sandwich this week. My wife was waiting for a light and someone collided with her, mushrooming the back end and sending her into the vehicle in front. Both ends of our vehicle ended up being curled under and the car was undrivable. Moods, … More 9 Great Things About Car Accidents
Are you in the parents of a 16-year-old club? ___ It’s official: our home now has a 16-year-old. Yup, we have entered the club. Having a 16-year-old is awesome. It is a no-holds-barred season of life and here are 16 reasons why: Life is ahead of you and you feel full of possibility. You are gangly … More 16 Things That are Awesome about Having a 16-Year-Old
Coping with each stage of parenting is easy if you keep things simple ___ Parenting is like recovery. One decision will change the course of your life. Some things you will have control over, but many things will demand acceptance, forgiveness, and good coping skills. The really fun thing about parenting is that when you … More The 7 Stages of Parenting
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