Parenting differences often pop up when moms and dads do not agree on different issues. Do we spank, do we not? Do we raise children with my religion or his? Ideally, parents would decide on various parenting points and calmly discuss any problems when they arise, then present a … [Read more...] about Reporting My Husband to CPS Not Once – But Twice
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Know-It-All Moms Get Little Help
We moms think we know how to do everything, right? There is an old expression that says, “mothers are the very heart of our homes,” so it must be true. We know how laundry should be done, how to cook a great meal and then clean up after. There is another saying that goes, “When … [Read more...] about Know-It-All Moms Get Little Help
When Your Co-Parent Doesn’t Show Up
A Parents Anonymous group is a great place to unload frustration, anger and heartbreak. At one meeting Tracy* was very upset and asked to speak first; she was going through a difficult divorce and the past weekend was the last straw. Her soon-to-be ex-husband had visitation from … [Read more...] about When Your Co-Parent Doesn’t Show Up
Choosing a Family Vacation Destination
Thinking about getting away? Well, ‘tis the season to start planning and thinking about upcoming summer vacations with your family. Your kids are out of school, you’ve got vacation time to burn and you long for some family bonding time. The question is, where do you go? Many … [Read more...] about Choosing a Family Vacation Destination
Keep Records that Save You Money
Memories are fallible but hand- or typewritten notes and receipt don’t lie; keeping records is what I do best. Some people have suggested my recordkeeping was a compulsion but it have saved my family over $200,000 in medical costs by writing down names, dates and numbers. That’s … [Read more...] about Keep Records that Save You Money
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to