Parenting
Gay Teens- Suicide, Bullying, and Tips for Parents
May 5, 2012
Chances are, you know a gay teen, are a gay teen, or have a son or daughter who is a gay teen. This is definitely not any kind of new topic or situation, but yet is still not accepted. And even worse, these teenagers have it made very clear to them daily, that it is NOT acceptable.
Being [...]
The Challenges and Strengths of Single Moms!
February 18, 2012
According to Wikipedia, 83.1% of single parents are mothers.
There are many reasons a woman might be a single mom. For instance, their husband may have died, they may be divorced, they may have never been married, or could have chosen adoption, artificial insemination, or in vitro fertilization. [...]
Teen Pregnancy Facts, Statistics and Comparisons
January 30, 2012
Being a teen mom seems to be getting a lot of publicity these days, unlike many years ago when it was hushed, and never discussed.
There are now regular shows on television such as Teen Mom and Pregnant at 16. I am not sure if they are promoting teen pregnancy, or trying to spread awareness. Either [...]
WARNING: Teen Driver
January 26, 2012
Do you have a teenager in the house who just started driving? It is extremely scary for the parents of the teen, and everyone else on the road.
Unlike most teenagers, my daughter waited until she was 18 to get her driver’s license. But, that just made her older, not wiser, or any more experienced. [...]
Parents Living With Their Adult Children
January 24, 2012
I recently wrote an article about my adult child moving back home with me. Then I started thinking about how many parents end up moving in with their adult children. I guess it’s a good thing that I let my 20 year old daughter move in with me, because I just might need the favor returned some [...]
Adult Children Moving Back In
January 22, 2012
Adult – Children, now there is an oxymoron!
It has been a month now since my 20 year old daughter moved back in with me.
Janaya will be 21 in July, and has been out on her own since she was 18, but recently moved back home. She is not what is called a “boomerang” kid. During the years she was gone, [...]
Growth Hormones
January 19, 2012
I took part of the day off from work again to take Brianna to the hospital. She has to see a Nephrologist every 3 months due to her renal insufficiency.
During the Nephrology appointment, we spoke to him about growth hormone shots for Brianna. Although she has gained weight in the past 3 months, [...]