· 5 min read
When our children are babies, we wish they were old enough to sleep through the whole night. When they are toddlers, we wish they were old enough to stop throwing tantrums. When they are elementary school kids, we wish they were old enough to stop picking fights with their siblings. When they are teenagers, we […]
· 3 min read
Divorce is a difficult and draining phase of life for anyone to pass through, but what’s even harder is learning to co-parent amicably after separating. The transition from couple to divorced co-parents is not always as seamless as we assume it to be. Endless negotiations, mediation, blurred lines about the future of the children and […]
· 3 min read
Pranks have been a long-time part of human culture, perhaps as long as humans have existed. There have been many iconic practical jokes over the years that have made headlines- like in 1957 when the BBC famously ran a story teaching viewers how to grow their own spaghetti tree, or in 1980 when they claimed […]
· 1 min read
You know what the hardest job in the world is? Being a mom. For that reason, we’re not going to give you 101 parenting tips you need to try or suggest how to be a better mother by using these secret parenting techniques. Nope, none of that stuff today. We’re just going to leave you […]
· 4 min read
Popcorn is the quintessential movie night snack. There’s something about crunching on buttery and salty puffs of corn that makes a film-viewing experience all the more enjoyable, especially when you’re watching with a group. The Goddard family certainly thought so when they prepared snacks for movie night in Parker, CO. Halfway through Mrs. Doubtfire, their […]
· 5 min read
It was a regular day at the lake for the Free family. Cassandra Free, her husband, their three sons, and a family friend spent the entire day motoring around Lake Eufaula, the largest lake in Eastern Oklahoma. They were tubing, wake surfing, and just generally enjoying the beautiful June weather – that is, until carbon […]
· 10 min read
Parents have always been giving it their best shot as there’s really no perfect way to raise kids. However, there’s a huge gap in behavior standards between kids of nowadays and the older generations. The entitled attitude is at an all-time high, loneliness is a real problem, depression is more alarming than ever before, and […]
· 9 min read
For most of us, the first interaction we experience in our lives is with our mothers. It is through her nurturing, support, love, and attention that we first begin to develop a sense of self-worth, self-esteem, confidence, and emotional intelligence. But having narcissistic parents can interrupt that personal development in a bad way. A strong […]
· 4 min read
On July 26th, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office announced to the public that 25 people had been arrested during a four-day bust targeting online predators and human traffickers. (1) Sheriff Tom Knight said all of the men arrested had been using the internet and mobile applications to solicit children. Between the 25 arrested, there were 38 prior […]
· 8 min read
Parenting is hard. No matter how much you love your children, some days they test your patience until it has worn thin. During times like these, it is often tempting to completely lose your temper and yell at them. Sometimes, you find yourself raising your voice before you even realized it was happening. While yelling […]
· 4 min read
Nothing prepared Jenny and Kendyl Kole for the arrival of Grayson. After two healthy kids and normal pregnancies, the unsuspecting parents didn’t think the third child would be any different. However, Grayson is a miracle. He was born on February 15, 2013, with a vast array of health issues that baffled his doctors. He was […]
· 4 min read
Although grieving the death of a parent is an experience shared throughout human history, it’s no less devastating. No matter how old you are when a parent dies, and no matter how close your relationship to them was, losing a parent is a life-changing event. For those reading this today who have already experienced the […]
