Posted in Fatherhood, Motherhood, Teenagers on Jan 12th, 2012
It’s a question that’s probably debatable, depending on who you ask. Over the past several decades advances have been made in researching the psychology of why kids would turn to fighting as a coping mechanism. Today though, we’re learning there are other reasons why a child might be tempted to engage in a fight. There [...]
Posted in Fatherhood, Marriage, Motherhood on Nov 20th, 2011
Before you set off for Grandma’s house this holiday, there are some things you should know in case you experience a breakdown. Winter weather vehicle breakdowns differ from those in warmer temperatures as they pose a significant risk to your well being. By following these tips, you can be sure that you and your family [...]
Posted in Fatherhood, Marriage on Aug 5th, 2011
Over-the-road (OTR) trucking can be a fulfilling career, but it’s one that often takes its drivers far from family and home. When a spouse has an OTR career it can result in days or even weeks when families may be apart. “I respect (my wife) for the hard work she does at home with the [...]
Posted in Fatherhood, Marriage, Motherhood on Jun 8th, 2011
Newlyweds are often so excited about their own future that they sometimes overlook how a healthy, happy marriage may influence the children who may enter their lives. Here are a few things The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families discovered about how healthy marriages impact children. Academics and College [...]
Posted in Fatherhood on May 21st, 2011
It takes a special person to be a good parent. Whether a mother or a father, you are responsible for molding a new life from the moment of conception. Your children identify with you for so long, then—poof—they take on their own identities and blaze out into the world. Motherhood has been honored in almost [...]
Posted in Fatherhood on May 21st, 2011
When you think about fathers and sons, you may envision a Norman Rockwellesque scene where a young boy looks up to his father while he’s shaving, or watches his dad in a mirror as he learns how to tie a Windsor knot. The best thing a father can do for his son is be there [...]
Posted in Fatherhood on May 21st, 2011
At some point in their lives, most daughters are” daddy’s little girl.” The bond between a father and daughter can help that little girl become a confident woman who respects herself and is aware of her inner beauty. I am a daughter, and can personally attest to the importance of a special relationship between a [...]
Posted in Fatherhood on May 16th, 2011
A man often fails to realize just how extensive a stay-at-home mother’s role is, until they step into those shoes. Even men that are highly involved in the activities of their children have no idea how extensive the role can be until it is experienced. It takes a lot of patience and planning to be [...]