“My kids are so disrespectful when they talk to me. How can I get them to show some respect at home?†I have to warn you here, you may not like my answer. I wish there is an easy answer to that question. But from what I have experienced and observed, the answer requires you […]
“How do I keep communication open with my teenagers?†Parents often express that their teens are shutting them out of their lives. They talk more to their friends than to their parents. They might even consult with other adults such as their teachers or their friend’s parents. But they hesitate in coming to their own […]
Do you feel pressure to be a creative homemaker? Imagine this… your children’s rooms are painted all cute. The dishes are coordinated with cups and napkins. The furniture is arranged like a home magazine photo, with accent pillows, soft lighting…I am getting so tired just thinking about everything that I cannot do! I am not […]
Everyone I talk to is stressed about the Christmas holidays. There’s the shopping, vacation planning, entertaining out-of-town guests, baking, decorating the house, and on it goes. I actually enjoy being busy at Christmas. All the activity is what adds excitement to the season! I think we purposely put that extra work on ourselves. Don’t you […]
