


Post Inauguration Parenting – 8 Simple Tips
After saying farewell to President Obama, one of the best parenting examples I could have ever wanted, I, like many others am dealing with the inauguration of President Trump. I am optimistic that the enormous responsibility the…

Grandparenting
Well. It happened. We became grandparents at the end of December.
Of course, nothing went according to plan. We were expecting this grandson after The Holidays - in early January - right about now. We were mentally preparing…

Prescription For a Happy Thanksgiving
There’s been a lot of complaining going on recently… the unknown (election), the weather (extreme), the world (wars, immigration, Brexit).
It’s so bad even Kanye can’t handle it.
But tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and earlier today I decided…

The Homework Heretic
It’s back-to-school time and homework is in the news. Mrs. Brandy Young, a brilliant second-grade teacher in Godley, Texas sent a note home to parents explaining that her students would have no “formally assigned” homework this year.…

Tyrants, Toddlers, and Trump
I know a number of people who have toddlers that they describe as “difficult.”
These children have been complicated from the start. As tiny tyrants, they’ve spit out their food, pounded the table, or thrown tantrums unabated…