Going From Controlling Children to Enjoying Them (even in their teens)
Sometimes it is not good to work yourself out of a job, but in successful parenting, that is precisely our goal. When a baby is born, he is 99% dependent upon his parents. By the time he is 18 years old he should be at least 95% independent. What goes on in those 18 ye...
Setting aside one special day to honor our mothers was a good idea. But, by doing that, we inadvertently created 364 days when we do not honor them. Can you imagine someone giving you life, feeding you, caring for you and providing everything you needed as a young chi...
Have you ever heard this blaming statement spoken around your home? If you have, you are not alone. Working with young students for many years has convinced me that most have learned this skill. Here are some ways I’ve seen parents teach their child...
For Husbands Only: The Secret to Winning Every Argument
On your wedding day you said “yes” or “I do” to the question; Do you take________ to be your lawfully wedded wife, to love, honor and cherish her as long as you both shall live? Sometimes the wording varies from the one stated above but the intent is the same. Do you...
While driving on the freeway during heavy traffic, a new model pickup came past me driving on the right shoulder of the freeway. The driver pulled in my lane immediately in front of me. I had to hit my brakes to avoid a collision. My first impulse was to blast my horn...