I recently came upon a meme of a sad girl with the words across the chest of the tee-shirt she wore which said: She’s standing on the line between giving up and seeing how much more she can take. Powerful right? It’s loaded with the need for us as parents to make sure that this “line” is not a thin line.

It doesn’t matter if you have a 4-year old who’s being potty trained a 10-year old who’s trying to make the basketball team, a teenager who’s going…

Some of the best travel experiences I have had included Las Vegas, Nevada. Yup, right here in the United States. The first time I traveled there was in 2010, on assignment during the time I spent writing for Examiner.com. It was a media assignment to cover the Floyd “Money” Mayweather and “Sugar” Shane Mosley Boxing match.

Floyd Mayweather vs. Shane Mosley was a boxing welterweight non-title super fight, in which Mayweather won by unanimous decision with two judges…

I’ll Drink To That! In 2018, what are you drinking to? Reader comments encouraged. Share and Re-tweet

It’s time for a little fun and reader engagement! Don’t you…

Tis the season! Here’s Your At Home Guide To Creating Holiday Flare And Memories At Home This Christmas…

Pumpkin Gingersnap Parfait https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pumpkin-gingersnap-parfaits

MAKES: 6 servings TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling…

Here’s 5 things that anyone can do when they are bored at home or out and about..

Play Sudoku – Don’t sleep on Sudoku puzzles. It has become one of the games that I play, which makes the time go by fast. It really is a fun game, but I must warn you, you will get hooked.

Sudoku…

Addiction is a huge problem in the world today, as drugs, alcohol, and other addictive substances are more easily available than they were before. Peer pressure to abuse substances has increased, and teens and younger kids are feeling pressured as early as elementary and middle school to use addictive substances. As a parent, it’s wise to look at the signs of addiction and learn to recognize when your kid may be in trouble, and when they may need help.…

Our kids are the future professionals, they are also the leaders of ‘tomorrow’. Given that so much sides on our children’s matriculation it’s only best that you get them in the best schools possible so that they can excel later. However, what happens if the school that you send your child to challenges your authority as a parent and shows no signs of letting up? Here’s an article that I wrote for anyone else who is experiencing the same thing.…

In my opinion, parenthood is the most rewarding yet the most challenging journey any person can take. The act of balancing the responsibilities of time and money is so tricky. And more often than not, parents don't feel like they've hit the mark. And ultimately, no one person's parenting is better than another. It's about the effort to give your kids better than what you experienced in life--the act of selfless love & making choices FOR them instead of ABOUT you. With that being said, I…

Do you disagree with your spouse about various decisions relating to your children? 

You want your kids to grow up in a certain way, while your spouse has quite an opposite view

This is a proliferating breed of parents whom you will identify with immediately.

With…

Are you the parent for whom the childish tail ends up wagging the parental dog?

YES parents fail to figure out how and when to say no to their children. They not only allow their kids to indulge…

Why? Because one can never have enough! Well, at least that's my view and stance on the subject. I've received so much advice along the way on my journey of parenthood & I've learned to embrace everything I've been told: good or bad, agree or disagree. I've taken what I've found useful and implemented them in our lives, and I've tucked away the "other" advice for reference (because sometimes what NOT to do is important information too). Then the journey itself lends experience &…

The following questions are taken from the article 'Would You Rather?' Parenting Edition. The Game That's Making Parents Squirm. Here are my honest answers.

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When you first think of the word "date," it's easy to assume that it involves two individuals roughly around the same age who are in some type of romantic relationship, whether new or seasoned. While this may be true, "dates" can include kids, too. (preferably not in addition to the two individuals in a romantic relationship- that's what babysitters are for!) Special outings with just one child and…

On Friday November 5th, 2010 at 9:43am I became a mother. At that moment, I remembered looking at my little baby and promised him that I would be the best mother to him in the world. I promised that I would kiss all of his boo boos, wipe away all his tears and be an endless supply of hugs and…

Every parent wonders about how to make their toddler just a tad better than the rest. Even there are times when your child behaves badly at home but nicely outside. Moms.com has the answer to this. What your child does is that they test their limits with you. This is because your baby loves you and knows that you love them back equally. But don’t let all this love flowing in the middle stop you from getting the best out of your child. Here are a few…

My parents doing what they loved most, cooking a good meal.

Like many adult children, the older I get, the more time I spend reflecting on my parents' life and the many traditions they passed along to me and my siblings. Raised in Chicago, my parents were Italian-Americans who grew up with the same traditions that have been passed down in…

I work in social services and had a 12 yr old who was recommended to attend a Magnetic Program during high school. I provided his mother with the application about a month ago and informed her of the date and time the application must be submitted. I followed up about a week before the application was due and his mother informed me that he has not completed it but she will have him do it over the weekend. I advised her that he will need some assistance.

The day before the application…