My daughters and I went to the beach several weeks ago. They were having a blast playing in the freezing cold water as I tiptoed around the waves, trying to keep my feet from becoming frost bitten. Next to us in the water was a mother with her daughter who was no more than 18 [...]

When I was a small child, my parents discouraged me from entering their bedroom, unless it was absolutely necessary. I sensed necessary meant that, at a minimum, a nuclear strike had to be imminent. I was almost sure their attitude stemmed from fear that I might catch them watching cartoons. Of course, as I got [...]

Having a high level of emotional intelligence in your children is the best way to ensure that they live a happy, successful, and responsible life as an adult. Here are ten ways to help your kids attain a high degree of emotional intelligence: 1. Model emotional intelligence yourself Yes, your kids are watching very closely. [...]

If you are a parent, then more than likely you may face the common problem of separation anxiety in your child. What exactly is child separation anxiety? In a nutshell, this is the type of anxiety or stress your child may encounter when you leave him/her alone and they get upset or cry due to [...]

The following conversation took place between my three-year-old and me: ME: “I was too.” THREE-YEAR-OLD: “No you weren’t.” ME: “I was too a child! Grandma is my Mommy.” THREE-YEAR-OLD: “No she’s not.” ME: “Yes, she IS.” THREE-YEAR-OLD: “No, she’s not.” ME: “And someday you will have children, and I will be their grandpa.” THREE-YEAR-OLD: “Noooo!” [...]

If your child is to derive the benefits of physical fitness, then physical activity must be habitual and lifelong. Moving should be as routine as brushing teeth and bathing. But this is only likely to happen if: 1. Physical activity is a habit of yours ? and of your family’s. 2. It’s associated with pleasure [...]

“Mom, can I go to the mall with my friend Jenny?” “No, not after you came home late last night.” “Well, everyone else gets to.” “I don’t care what everybody else gets to do; you can’t.” “You just don’t trust me.” “You’ve got to earn it.” “I have.” “No, you haven’t.” “Have, too.” “Have not.” [...]

Today your children will learn mathematics, decision making, direction following, task distribution, and gratification delay. For 10 points, which activity will they be participating in? A. First day in the Corporate World B. First day in the Armed Services C. First day at the University D. Baking If you chose A, B, or C, you [...]

“Setting the alarm on Sunday mornings is inhuman?..God should know that!” Those were my adolescent thoughts every weekend when my parents forced me to church. “I can get more out of my headphones and the Beatles.” It was this way as far back as I can remember. Early Sunday school, then later Bible studies, liturgies [...]

They are reproducing faster than rabbits. There are more than 500 million in the world, now. They began gradually, with one usually “tied-up” in the kitchen. Soon they were attached all over the house: master bedroom, living room, kitchen, and even bathrooms! Then they broke loose and became portable, roaming the house freely. Now they [...]