Many years ago my favorite non-stick frying pan disappeared from its usual place in the kitchen and I could not find it for the life of me. For more than a week I looked everywhere: in the oven, in the pantry, under the island, in the cabinets, under the sink and even in the … [Read more...] about What We Learned from a Missing Frying Pan
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Stroking: What It Is and How It Works
“Stroking” is something that one of our Parents Anonymous facilitator mentioned often to members. It is such a simple thing, really, but something we may not think of too often. Stroking is a powerful tool that can potentially turn around moods and attitudes between people and … [Read more...] about Stroking: What It Is and How It Works
DIY Guide to Patio Pavers for the Budget Conscious
If you want to add gorgeous pavements to your patio area but you think it is too expensive, then this article is for you. There are great ways to reduce the cost of installing pavement and adding retaining walls. In this article, we are going to focus more on simple DIY tips that … [Read more...] about DIY Guide to Patio Pavers for the Budget Conscious
Trayvon: Children and Racism
As parents, we go about our daily duties without a thought until a disturbing news event gets our attention and we turn to watch and listen. We are visibly moved and stop to ask— why. A few people are tired of hearing about Trayvon and want people to just “get over it.” For … [Read more...] about Trayvon: Children and Racism
Choices
I have made many choices in my life. Some were very good, some were not so great but bearable and others were very regrettable. I think we all can find at least one choice in our lives to fit into each of those categories. Thankfully I don't have too many that fit that last … [Read more...] about Choices
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to