Are you a control freak?
Are you the kind of parent who has every day figured out? Not just planned, but you’ve already picked out the clothes you and your kids are going to wear and how much time you have to get into those [...]
Another mass tragedy.
School shootings, suicide bombings, and crimes against humanity—the world is a mess, isn’t it? It seems like violence is everywhere. It’s on TV, on our kids’ computer games, and now it’s in everyday life. As parents, our job isn’t necessarily [...]
Are you feeling defeated? Pray.
There have been times in my life when I’ve felt pretty defeated. How about the time you’re told by your kids you’re not a good parent? Or, when somebody you love says something hurtful to you, then they get mad [...]
That’s not my dad—it’s my grandpa.
According to the Population Reference Bureau, one in fourteen kids in the United States are living with their grandparents.1 That’s about 5.4 million kids. Three-generation households happen for financial difficulties. Illness, divorce, and teen pregnancy are just some of the reasons. [...]
You’re hosting a parenting program?
Apparently, that was the response from my kids when they found out I was hosting Parent Minute. First, in full disclosure, I’ve NEVER said I’m an expert. In fact, I’ve made a ton of mistakes, probably more than most. But [...]
Why is that kid screaming, seriously?
Have you noticed there seems to be a lot more kids who are rude and obnoxious? I have a theory. They’re not being taught how to be respectful at home. Why? I’m sure there are a lot of reasons. But, [...]
Why does SHE get to go and not ME?!
“Dad, it’s not fair Katie gets to go to grandma’s house. Why does she get to go and not me?” The obvious answer is, “You’ll get your turn.” But is that the best answer? I’m not so sure. The fact [...]
I despise this phrase—don’t let your kids say it.
“That’s not fair!” If you’re a parent who tries to make everything fair, stop. The only thing you’re really teaching them is disappointment because soon enough they’ll find out how “unfair” life really is. How do we teach this, though? [...]
Don’t limit just to limit.
If your son or daughter has a cell phone, you know you need to limit their time on their phones. This week we’re talking about things we can do this year to make our families better. In addition to eating [...]
I’d do anything to take away her pain.
The week after Christmas my 17-year-old daughter suffered from the most painful sickness I’ve ever seen. It started off as a stomach bug, which went into her back, neck, and head. She wasn’t only throwing up and other things; she [...]