Failing Our Children

My child failed a math test. It was interesting the thoughts and feelings that came up with this.  Now, granted, she’s in the 2nd grade, so what’s the big deal?  But, I have to say, a litany of guilt, despair and my own insecurities rose to the surface,...

Education

Is It Really No Child Left Behind – Or No Child Left Intact? There once was a little girl who created magical kingdoms.  With a simple wave of her fairy wand, she would transform an old sheet into a castle where she entertained kings and queens with the most...

Crying

Have you ever listened, really listened to how we parent?  This is in no way a judgment or criticism…we do not need anything more to beat ourselves up about.  This is an observation.  I have learned you cannot change things you are not aware of. ...

Children: Our Hope

Children:  Hope For Our Future When I became a parent, one of my “hopes” was that I could help my children be the best they could be, to obtain great happiness in all areas of their life. We are filled with hopes for our children and hope that they are successful...

Bullying – Why Do Kids Carry Guns Anyway?

There once was a bucket.  It was never full.  No matter how much water was poured into it, it was always either running low or empty.  What was the problem? It had a hole in it. Many kids today are growing up with “holes” in them.  They exhibit all...

Bullies Do Not Raise Themselves

Spanking has been controversial for many years.  The arguments for spanking include religious advocates who quote the “Spare the rod, spoil the child” bible verse.  Well, technically, “the rod” this verse is referring to was the one a shepherd used to guide...