Entries in the Category 'General'

Would you use a DriveCam in your teen’s car?

April 10th, 2008 / 4 Comments

If you have a 16-year-old, I bet you’ve grown more than a few white hairs worrying about your teenager getting his/her driver’s license. I know I have! My son was in a car accident recently, thank God everyone was alright. It could’ve been worst. But it’s one of those phone calls you don’t want to […]

Ten things you should never say to your kids

April 6th, 2008 / 17 Comments

Have you ever squeezed too much toothpaste and tried to get it back in? You can’t do it. It’s the same with words. Out of frustration, we often say things we don’t mean. But once the words are out, you can’t take them back. Here is a list of things I’ve actually heard parents say […]

The perfect Sunday

April 1st, 2008 / 3 Comments

On Sunday morning we woke up early to make breakfast before church. I was cooking up some turkey sausages, my son was grilling blueberry pancakes next to me, my husband was dicing apples to put into our brown sugar oatmeal, and the girls were setting up the table. We sat down to a leisurely Sunday […]

Making a house a home

March 27th, 2008 / 3 Comments

If you think about it, it’s not easy to be a kid. There’s peer pressure of looking good, talking right, and acting cool. There’s pressure at school to take tests, to not get into trouble, and to not look like a fool. And when your child comes home, what pressure does he face? Parents yelling? […]

Preparing your child for surgery

March 22nd, 2008 / 2 Comments

Three days ago, my 18-year-old daughter underwent maxillofacial surgery – more commonly known as jaw surgery. Her under-bite was protruded to such an extent that it affected her eating and speech as well as her facial structure. We’ve been anticipating this surgery for the past 2 years, waiting for her jaw to completely grow out. […]

Best mom blogs

March 18th, 2008 / 3 Comments

Looking for good reading material? Vanessa Van Petten has put together a list of 50 Best Mom Blogs based on recommendations from her audience. I am honored to be listed among the best moms in the blogsphere! Forget the laundry. Bring your nursing your baby while you read some humorous and definitely helpful writings from […]

To DVD or not to DVD

February 23rd, 2008 / No Comments

My friend just got a new Honda Odyssey minivan – fully loaded. It includes what they call the “DVD Rear Entertainment System” – a 9″ display and a 115-volt outlet in the third row that lets you plug in your video-game console, laptop or other electronics. “I won’t have to hear anymore fighting in the […]

Learning the value of work

February 9th, 2008 / No Comments

“Hey mom, I cut myself an apple and ate the whole thing.” My son has never been known to eat more than a slice, a thin slice, of an apple when he was at home. Now that he is living on his own at college, he is cooking for himself, and cutting up apples for […]

Motivating our kids

December 7th, 2007 / 4 Comments

How does a company motivate its employees to work harder? They usually offer incentives or bonuses. In the same way, our kids can be motivated by incentives when we want them to achieve a certain behavior. Some parents do not believe in using rewards. Doesn’t it make your children become dependent on working only when […]

You Need Some Friends

November 8th, 2007 / 1 Comment

Being at home with little ones can be a lot of fun…and a big drain on you. Nobody can work a 24/7 schedule without a break as a mother does and remain sane. I’ve been there. Some days, I had to say, “Get me outta here!” And that’s exactly what you should do. Before you […]