I’m Sorry! Blame-Game or Accountability? Read the Article!
A powerful tool for health as we approach the new year can be to focus on giving and/or receiving only real apologies when we want to heal a rift with a family member, friend, or co-worker. We hear apologies all the time, but I don’t think many of them are sincere. An apology has to be real to heal.
Written by Sharon Ellison

Love in various form Read the Article!
Love is an acquaintance between people. Love is human necessitate, we love each other to make our self more secure and build up more confidence.
Written by asim

Mother Matters: Affirming a Mother's Role Read the Article!
Our role is determined not by the latest study or political climate, but by our nature and instincts as mothers. We know it is the most important thing we will ever do. So we do it, and we do it well.
Written by Susie Michelle Cortright

Three Best Things Read the Article!
"What was the fun-est thing *you* did today"? Write down or tell someone about the three best things that happened today. This recognition of the positive things in your life will restore your confidence and your sense of well-being.
Written by Gary Lockwood

How Will My Parents' Divorce Affect My Marriage? Read the Article!
A question silently asked among many premarital couples who come from divorced families is, "How will my parents' divorce affect my marriage." As with most people, the influences of parental divorce on future relationships play out differently for everyone. Some couples experience difficulty staying in committed marriages, while others don't.
Written by Jon Henshaw, MA, CFLE

Make Time For Each Other Read the Article!
I remember last year, for our wedding anniversary, we made a simple date night out of the evening by going to dinner and a movie. We sat at the restaurant completely entranced in each other's faces and savoring every uninterrupted sentence that came out of each other mouths. It was pure heaven. It took us a year and half to realize that even though we are now parents, we can still go out and enjoy each others company from time to time.
Written by Erica Grace

Where Did My Dreams Go? Read the Article!
Little girls often have big dreams. As we grow up, reality seems to usually force those big dreams into the recesses of our minds. There are a lot of people out there who resent the fact that their lives wound up in different directions than they wanted them to go. It's usually not our choice.
Written by Dionna Sanchez

Star Charts Read the Article!
Star Charts have to be one of the best motivational tools a parent can use. Star Charts or Reward Charts are commonly used for potty training, bed wetting, chores and personal hygiene. They can also be used for character qualities, homework, special activities or events and even TV/Nintendo/Computer time.
Written by Dionna Sanchez

Warm Fuzzies and Cold Pricklies Read the Article!
When I was a little girl, my sister had this book called WARM FUZZIES AND COLD PRICKLIES. It was a great book that showed these furry little creatures and how life made them feel good, warm and cozy or bad, ugly, cold and prickly.
Written by Dionna Sanchez

At Play Read the Article!
The neighbor boy is quick to anger. There have been times when he hit, pushed, or tackled my son with little or no provocation. He has turned the other cheek too many times, but I am at a loss to know how to handle this situation.
Written by Wayne and Tamara Mitchell

Statute Of Limitations Read the Article!
My sister's husband and I had an argument a couple of years ago. I forget what the argument was about, but since I was angry at the time, I wrote my sister a letter and told her I had unresolved issues with her husband.
Written by Wayne and Tamara Mitchell

Somebody Knows Read the Article!
We have a 40-year-old son, married, children, lovely wife. He has stepped away from his parents. Why? He cannot explain it to his wife or family.
Written by Wayne and Tamara Mitchell

Seeds Of Understanding Read the Article!
My husband has two children from a previous marriage and shares custody with his ex. They have been divorced over three years. Our problem is scheduling holidays, arranging meeting times, or adjusting the visitation in any way.
Written by Wayne and Tamara Mitchell

Hearts In Common Read the Article!
A bright young executive must make a business decision where the right choice for business will take him and his wife away from her own career and family, over her objections. What should he do?
Written by Wayne and Tamara Mitchell

What If? Read the Article!
As a parent it is my job to think of the what ifs in my child’s future and o prepare for them just in case. Is your child protected? Are you ready for the "what if's" that you can do something about?
Written by Kay Green

Educating our Teens about Sex Read the Article!
Here we are in the 21st century surrounded by sex everywhere and many of us still fear education.
Written by Debora Myers

Are You Setting Your Child Up For Failure? Read the Article!
No matter what the age of your child, as a parent, you should be preparing him for his future. By preparing him for his future, I mean instilling the values and behaviors in him that will ensure his success as an adult. If you are not doing this you are setting your child up for failure.
Written by Leigh Butler

Practical Parenting: How to Cure the Homework Blues - Part One Read the Article!
Homework does not have to be a time consuming teeth-wrenching chore for your child. It can actually be an enjoyable experience. One that he looks forward to each day.
Written by Leigh Butler

Play Family Trivia Read the Article!
Do you remember the game Trivial Pursuit? Imagine if there was a version made just for your family! How do you think you'd do? How good were you at the original game?
Written by Michael R. Boyter

Energize for a Happy Holiday Season: Four Tips for Moms Read the Article!
Decking the halls and spreading good cheer takes a lot of energy, and no one knows that like a mom. Here are some tips to make sure you enjoy every last fa-la-la.
Written by Susie Michelle Cortright

Choosing Christmas Gifts For Your Child Read the Article!
The other day a friend and I were enjoying a cup of tea when she picked up a brochure from my kitchen table put out by a major toy manufacturer and started to leaf through it. "Look at this" she said, "underneath every toy there are two boxes to check, either "want it or got it", what could be more intimidating?"
Written by Heidi Hoff

Be A Parent Volunteer! Read the Article!
As mother of two school age children, I have done my fair share of volunteering at their school. I also had the opportunity to be elected the booster club president when my oldest daughter was in first grade. My volunteering, and responsibilities as a booster club president, allowed me to learn about the variety of opportunities out there for parents to become involved in their children's school.
Written by Brandie Valenzuela

The Light at the End of the Tunnel Read the Article!
There is almost no escaping the "baby blues" the first few days after pregnancy. They sneak up on you and before you know it you're crying your eyes out. You're overwhelmed by the responsibilities of being a mother. You're moody and isolated from your loved ones. The good news is that you can snap out of it. It seems a little difficult at first. There seems to be no end to your feeling down in the dumps. There are a few things that you can do to make you feel like yourself again.
Written by Tequitia Andrews

A Meaningful Christmas Read the Article!
Christmas seems to be everyone's favorite Holiday. Yet, these days, it seems to lose some of its genuine roots of sharing, giving, loving and laughing. If you are one of the many families who are striving to put some meaning back into your Christmas celebrations - here are a few ideas for you.
Written by Dionna Sanchez

Halloween Traditions for the Less-Spooky Family Read the Article!
Our family has pretty much stopped trick or treating. We live in a rural area, so most streets have no street lights and homes are on large lots and tend to be spread out quite a bit. While, I am not against it altogether, my husband and I have decided over the last few years to find alternate activities, and nowadays, it is quite easy.
Written by Brandie Valenzuela