An Everyday Hero The woman I married 33 years ago is Esther, my hero and best friend. She has endured much in her life, and is like a comfortable teddy bear, soothing and caring, for others and myself. Our four children...read more
by Vicki Tan
You are in a relationship. You proudly introduce your boyfriend or girlfriend to your family. After the first meeting or after some meetings, your family tells you that they dislike your boyfriend or girlfriend. You are up...read more
by Amanda Andis
I believe that every parent does want the best for their children, even though most of the time we parents go a little over board with it. We always say I want you kids to have more than what I ever even thought of having....read more
"My parents are the meanest, rudest, dumbest people in the world, they just DON'T get it!". This phrase has been uttered by most every child in the world at one time or another as a result of not getting their way wit...read more
by Kay Calvey
My husband and I always wanted our children not to have to work as hard as we do. We always taught them that college was not an option but a continuation of education. Our oldest son, worked full time, attended college f...read more
by Randy Hyman
My daughter has always been the apple of my eye. There truly is a special bond between us. When she turned 16 and started bringing home those dumb, goofy looking boys, I had a real struggle on my hands. The first on...read more
by Ivan Curtis
Parents are parents when they live for their kids. There is one diabetic woman I know who upon knowing she was pregnant (after waiting for 7 long years) willingly and religiously injected herself with insulin daily (up...read more
by Todd Hicks
Are you a parent who wants your children to become successful in life? If you are a kid, do you ever think your parents are mean and should back off? Whether you are a parent or a kid, I know how you feel. I have been push...read more
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