Probably one of the hardest thing you have to do as a father is finding a happy medium. It seems no matter what you do one kid thinks your favoring one over the other. I’ve learn that it just comes with the territory so I’m use to it. You try to be fair with them, [...]
Many years ago you could almost find role models everywhere. Now the list keeps dwindling it seems daily. I can remember a time when teachers could be considered role models, but even now that has been questioned. The best role models is still a kids parents, but sometimes kids don’t look that way. They tend [...]
Many people throughout the country maynot have drive-in theaters as they were called, but some communities still have them if you want to call them that. Since the weather has been nice I thought I would take the kids out to see a movie and see exactly how out of touch the drive-in theaters are [...]
It many ways it seems Sept 11 hasnt been forgotten by many. As each passing year goes it seems more people actually forget about Sept 11. That is very sad. As society we lost so much that we will never get back. We lost countless lives that can never be replaced and our way of [...]
I decided I would give some tips that have help me and my daughters through the years grow closer together and become better friends and give us less problems growing up together.
Listen, Listen, Listen: Many times as parents we forget to listen to their side of the story. We get our opinion etched in our [...]
After going through a grocery store I can see why kids are overweight for the most part. Companies promote fatty meals for kids and they know that most parents will buy them. The one thing that is amazing to me is why more companies aren’t doing something to promote healthly eating. Sure, it may not [...]
As a parent you know that a teenager can really run up a cell phone bill with text messages picture mail and all those other addons kids are always asking for. I do have to give At&T credit for finally giving parents a break. Their new program is called Smart Limits For Wireless. This allows [...]
Just like most Americans it’s back to work and I will admit time off to recharge your batteries is always a good thing. Labor day has sure changed through the years. I remember a time when everyone in the family would get together and enjoy the day. It seems that gets harder year after year. [...]
It’s hard to believe that the year has gone by so fast already and soon Halloween, Thanksgiving , and Christmas will be here. It seems as you get older time flies by. The kids grow very fast and you sit back and wonder where did all the time go. I’ve learned over the years that [...]
Well, I’ve been avoiding this issue for a long time as my kids and I had the discussion about getting a cell phone. Now my oldest daughter has one as she is 16. Now this is where it gets tricky. The 12 year old and even the 8 year old wants one. The rule was [...]
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