April 27th, 2008 by admin
by Sue Mittenthal and Linda Reing, authors of STILL HOT: The Uncensored Guide to Divorce, Dating, Sex, Spite, and Happily Ever After
Dating with kids can be challenging – whether you’re recently divorced or you’ve already endured two years’ worth of Starbucks dates — and whether your kids are two or twenty-two. But your children can also be helpful, especially if you recognize their wisdom. Here are a dozen tips on how they can help or hinder your social life. Read the rest of this entry »
March 31st, 2008 by admin
Not The Birds And Bees!
©Lisa Barker
My son was fidgeting and pulling at the fly of his pants. He’s four-years old and, although he’s potty trained, I don’t want to take any chances.
“Do you have to go to the bathroom?”
“No, I’m just playing with my pieces.”
“That’s not your ‘pieces’ that’s your (insert proper name of body part that may not be suitable for a family newspaper).” Read the rest of this entry »
March 7th, 2008 by admin
Jelly Mom™:The Bad Hair Day
©Lisa Barker
I haven’t had a bad hair day in a long time, but one hit me this week five minutes before I was to walk out the door for Mass.
My husband poked his head in our room. “Aren’t you going to church?”
“No! I feel like a HORSE!” Fwing! There went another skirt flying across the room.
He’s a good man. He may have doubled over laughing when I finally left the house, but until then he kept a most seriously straight face.
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February 18th, 2008 by admin
A Relentless Hope: Surviving the Storm of Teen Depression
Author: Gary Nelson
Cover Design: James Tedrick
Paperback: 137 pages
Publisher: Cascade Books (May 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 155635309X
ISBN-13: 978-1556353093
Dr. Gary Nelson, a pastor and pastoral counselor, has counseled many youths and their families whom are battling depression and other related illnesses. Dr. Nelson has a great understanding of this horrible illness and a true passion to help those in need. Over the years he has developed a great understanding of the effects of depression on teens and the need for their parents and family to understand what is happening to their son or daughter. His understanding of depression among teens not only comes from his professional work as a counselor but as a father who found himself in a personal battle to free his son from the grips of depression. Read the rest of this entry »
February 3rd, 2008 by admin
How do you know your all grown up? While visiting a great blog Real Life Solutions I came across a humorous list of 25 indications your all grown up. Check it out it’s a real laugh.
