As a parent in the stands of Youth League Football and their opening day yesterday, I forced myself to take 24 hours before taking any action regarding my disappointments. The 24 hour rule is one that some of the finest coaches recommend for parents who wish to voice their opinions pertaining to the game, the umpires, the coaching decisions or plays. Yet I have taken that 24 hour rule and have applied it to three […] Read the Full Article »
Household Rules & Life Lessons: Living with Young Adult Kids
There are times when I become extremely frustrated at some of the actions of my kids; it’s not that I think they’re terrible, but rather, that I think they have the ability to do ‘more’ – to BE ‘more.’ As I listen to other parents gripe, I realize just how lucky I am to have two boys who’ve turned out pretty darned good – and to be blessed with a stepson who is so compassionate […] Read the Full Article »
Girls – What did your mama’s teach you about boys?
I’ve been trying to explain to the young men of the house; all those things girls look for in a guy. Reflecting back on my own teen years and the teachings of both my mother and grandmother, I have to wonder if times really have changed that much. I remember the words I used in the ‘old days’ as I fumed at very suggestion that my teen years even remotely resembled her own. Looking back, […] Read the Full Article »