How many times a day would you say you dream? How many of those dreams have actually come true? If you knew how to make a dream come true what would you dream? Is a dream the same as a hope or a wish? Let me start backwards. Here is my list of action steps toward … [Read more...] about 5 Steps to Dream Fulfillment
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Social Media and Photos of Our Children
New horror film: Woman was never able to find gainful employment – her parents posted her baby photos on Facebook! In the past three or four years I have come to know many new and older parents, relatives and acquaintances, who post the most adorable pictures of their … [Read more...] about Social Media and Photos of Our Children
Fathers Are the Other Parent
Last week in a mother’s support group (not Parents Anonymous) I listened as a young mom described her situation; her daughter is two and a half and the father has been getting her for visitation every other weekend. She says her daughter is happy with her and is fine with going … [Read more...] about Fathers Are the Other Parent
My First Parents Anonymous Meeting
I was losing it with my daughter and needed help; my plea was answered by many other parents. Chelsey and Katie were pretty good kids but after we moved to Long Branch, New Jersey, homework became a nightmare for Chelsey and me. The school had not received the transfer … [Read more...] about My First Parents Anonymous Meeting
Divorce: Seven-Year-Old Says, “I want to kill myself!”
Divorce often brings with it hurtful, confusing feelings that young children cannot understand. Question: I’m going through a messy divorce where my ex is not using the visits with our seven-year-old daughter; he just does not want to see her. When he does not pick her up … [Read more...] about Divorce: Seven-Year-Old Says, “I want to kill myself!”
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to