Being the right mom for your children
Do you ever have those days as a parent where you stop for a second and question the way you are going about this...
The importance of playtime for children
As a parent and as a drama teacher, I have noticed how unscheduled play has taken a bit of a backseat. Children are expected...
Do you act your age?
Recently I was going through old photo albums with my children looking at pictures from my childhood. My kids love to see photographs of...
Get off your phone
There have been many times that I have found myself driving behind someone who was driving badly. I would pull up next to them,...
The perils of pushy parenting
Being a kid can be really tough. On one hand you’re supposed to be learning pretty much everything that you will ever need to...
What are the foundations of your life?
We all know foundations are important. They are what support buildings and houses. Without them, buildings would crumble. But what are the foundations of...
Change Is Awesome
I love Christmas; I always have! When I was a young child my father would always bring home a freshly cut pine tree and...
Manners Matter
Manners Maketh the (little) Man
There is something incredibly satisfying as a parent when you hear your child being well mannered. A well-behaved and courteous...
4 Qualities That Make A Real Man
There have been many changes in the roles of the sexes over the past 60 years. As a result, the expectation of men and...
Why we need good dads
A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society. – Billy...