You know when it’s one of “those” days?  You know, the one day all of your kids seem to forget everything, you have a blazing headache, and you were already running late coming home from work? Pretty soon, consequences start flying off your lips. ...

I am curious - how many people are spending this weekend doing a lot of “crash shopping” with or for their family?  And how many of you tend to do your shopping at other times or online?  I say this because I had a “crash lesson” several years ago...

Today is Thanksgiving, and when I think about this holiday I’m reminded that I should be more thankful.  And yes, I begin thinking about my family, the roof over my head, and large things like that.  But what happens after all the pumpkin pie is...

An older kid roughhouses with the younger one and always wins.  He makes a point to rub it in, too.  The younger one complains of stomachaches and headaches a lot, especially when he’s been at home after school with his older brother before his...

Standing out from the crowd can be a kid’s worst nightmare.  Not everyone loves the limelight.  And even for those who do draw more attention to themselves (on purpose or not), the spotlight can turn on them in a moment.  Kids don’t always know how...