Best Parents

Finding the right time to introduce your kids to your boyfriend or girlfriend is like deciding when to give up your virginity. You only get one shot and once you do it, you can't take it back. That's how you should treat this delicate decision of choosing the right time to introduce your kids. Timing is everything. 3 Things to Consider: 1. The kids aren't a package deal. They are not dating, you are. When the relationship ends, you do not want your kids to experience the break-up too. A child's Read more [...]

Interested in buying permanent life insurance, but are afraid you may not buy the right policy that would fit your personal needs? Buying insurance is like renting a product to help you financially in case something unexpected happens. Most permanent life insurance includes universal, variable, and whole life insurance. These policies hold a value that fits most individuals' needs. Here are some tips to help you find the policy that will suit your needs. Keep an eye on your life insurance agent. Read more [...]

Dealing with a picky eater? I am often asked by many frustrated Moms, "How do I get my little one to eat what the rest of the family is eating?" I ask my normal Mommy question, did they try the meal and not like it? Most times the answer is "No they just don't want it so I make them something else and my husband and I eat the planned meal." I find so many families are making several different meals every night not only does this make a long day even longer but it causes cranky times at dinner Read more [...]

Today when the subject of early childhood education is discussed our thoughts go to grade school youngsters or children in kindergarten. However, the focus of early childhood education indeed considers all children from birth to the age of 5 years old. This is part of our government's findings about the impact of good early childhood education. The Human Services and the Dept. Of Education are working in line to ensure the child care education programs across the US have a strong strategy for Read more [...]

Before I became a father, I was a son, a brother, and a nervous misguided child with no self esteem and no clue what life was all about. My father told me how big of a mess up I was and I soon came to believe him. My mother gave me love and encouragement and through her came the faith and belief that I was a good person with a good heart, and I was put on this Earth to do good things. My mother and her mother as well, had very strong standards and principles pertaining to loving each other and treating Read more [...]

The power of a father's leadership can be visually captured in his attitude toward them and is the core element of the family. This kind of power inspires, motivate, and encourages family development with rigor and intensity. A fundamental principle linked with this kind of leadership is integrity. A father's integrity is like a seed and carries tremendous favor and well-being for his children. Habitually communicating to his children at the highest level of integrity is a standard of parenting Read more [...]

The future of the family is hidden in a father's choice. Elevating his family to heroic dimensions of success or leading his family through a spiral of destructive experiences are easily disguised in a father's choice. When father's understand the purpose for his family, their choices become more powerful and less destructive. The mental process of judging multiple options and selecting one of them is a process many fathers face fearfully. A fear based choice is a decision that produce confusion Read more [...]

Kids today live a very different life than we did a few short years ago. They spent more time inside than ever before playing video games and watching television. Even their play time is structured with organized sports and play dates. What ever happened to just exploring the world? Well, we all know what happened. The world they should be exploring got more dangerous than it was back in our day. Not to mention the fact that more families have both parents working so there is no one home to supervise Read more [...]

Fathers, while you might think you only teach your son when you are talking to him, he is watching you and learning from your actions from a very early age. He's learning these 10 things from you whether you think you are teaching or not. 1. How to learn. For many boys, dad is the role model to follow for education. If dad talks positively about education and continues to pursue his own learning, then the son will see this as important. If the dad disdains learning, the son will, too. While Read more [...]

At the age of 40, I have realized that my parents knew more than what I gave them credit for. Many of us don't listen to our parents because we think they are ancient. Looking back, I realize that my parents gained their wisdom by surviving on common sense and street smarts. I would like to share some things I have learned from them. Maybe you have learned the same lessons from your own parents.   You will look back at the first person to break your heart and laugh at your stupidity. Read more [...]