Finding a few that won’t drive you mad.
Families
How an Avowed Extrovert Became an Ambivert
Hunkering down in unicorn jammies.
Hunkering down in unicorn jammies.
The Day I Became an Old Man
It happens when we forget to put ourselves in the other guy's shoes.
It happens when we forget to put ourselves in the other guy’s shoes.
In Care, Family Issues Can Become Exacerbated
All families have a rhythm they run on. When a care situation enters, this doesn't end. A behavior or communication style that once could easily be ignored, now in the midst of health issues can present a problem.
All families have a rhythm they run on. When a care situation enters, this doesn’t end. A behavior or communication style that once could easily be ignored, now in the midst of health issues can present a problem.
Good Guys and Bad Guys
Masculinity 2.0 – Detoxing our Worst Impulses
Good Guys do Good Things While we try to limit the television our sons consume, the tube has already influenced their early interpretations of what is good and bad in the world. The shows they watch, for example, all have good and bad characters. Any show must have these elements—that’s the drama of storytelling. What’s…
Further Thoughts on Raising My Son
I want him to grow up with a mindset that views the world as abundant and a place where he can thrive.
I want him to grow up with a mindset that views the world as abundant and a place where he can thrive.
Am I to Blame for My Son’s Addiction?
One mother’s search for understanding.
One mother’s search for understanding.
The Christmas That Almost Didn’t Happen
Just because it's a holiday doesn't mean you reward kids for bad behaviour.
My husband and I have postponed Christmas this year and I’m feeling really good about it. Gifts are temporary after all. But life lessons learned the hard way should last forever. I heard plenty of “oh nos…” or “you can’t have Christmas without gifts” and “that’s not fair.” People are very concerned if you’re not showering…
Like Father Like Son: Why YOUR Example Matters
One of the most effective ways to improve our society happens right within our own family.
One of the most effective ways to improve our society happens right within our own family.
Give Presence To Your Family This New Year
Your presence, love, and attention are some of the greatest gifts to give to your family.
Your presence, love, and attention are some of the greatest gifts to give to your family.
5 Things My Daughter Taught Me About Love, Life, and Courage
She's taught me a lot over the years.
She’s taught me a lot over the years.
It’s Also Time For The Caregiver To Accept Help
The reality of being a caregiver hits us: the realization that we are indeed alone at times to figure things out on our own.
The reality of being a caregiver hits us: the realization that we are indeed alone at times to figure things out on our own.
Parenting: One Son, Two Mommies
And the confusion it brings.
And the confusion it brings.
One Muddy Morning
Wading into everyday life of parenting challenges many aspects of life.
Wading into everyday life of parenting challenges many aspects of life.
3 Reasons Why We Need Nursing Homes
Not everyone has friends and families.
Not everyone has friends and families.
It Takes a Village
How ours stepped up when we needed them most.
How ours stepped up when we needed them most.