In the midst of rushing around trying to solve the worlds problems around me. I have totally neglected to pay attention to my own health issues.

I have been an insulin dependant Diabetic for over 28 years. The past six years I have had one major heart attack and a quadruple heart bypass. During that bypass my blood pressure dropped and a blood clot went to the center of my brain and diminished my eye sight 45 percent. Leaving me totally blind for three months.

At that time my baby was only 4 and I bombarded God with prayers. All I asked was for God to allow me the opportunity to see my children's faces again. It was not long until my miracle happened and i got back just... more

Every parents goal is to keep their child in school and on the right track towards graduation and college.

This November many parents will meet with their child's Teachers. In the first "Parent Teacher Confrence" of the school year. In many ways this is the MOST Important talk you will have with your child's teacher.

In fact the year is still young and if your child has gotten off to a bad start you can help him or her turn it around now. So the rest of the year will be a good experience.

What Can You Do To Help Your Child:

1). Ask the... more

Well tonight our world will be full of spooky little critters. Everything from pirates, ghosts, pumpkins, witches, care bear's, clowns, tigers or goblins.

Dress them warm mom and dad. Take them to the safe neighbor homes. Show them off and take a lot of pictures for their memory scrap books.

Moments like these will not last forever. They are filled with excitement and dressed for the fun. Seeking out treats that will last them for weeks.

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God I hate the beginning of the new school year for us parents. We get these lists sent home of things we have to do each day with our children. (Which is good for the most part)

All I know is that trying to watch my favorite series for the new season on TV and trying to listen and teach my child her spelling words. Just can not be accomplished at the same time.

I wanted so much to ask my husband to go over her work with her. But I know he has worked hard all day and my daughter is so much more important than some stupid TV show.

I snuggled up in bed with her and she read to me from her first library book of the season. Then we pulled out her list of spelling... more

Helping your child know the difference from what is right and wrong. Will help them make better choices in their future.

Talking to a child is better than talking at a child. When you sit down and look into their eyes. You can tell if they are understanding what you are saying. Remember to keep it short and exact. Children only hear about 15 percent of what you are saying to them. So the first few things you say are very important.

Never degrade your child for something they have done wrong. Let them know you are unhappy that they... more

One day while working for a friend at her cement store. I noticed a little girl who kept playing around our water fountain.

Her mother was a busy foster mom. She was running and chasing after the younger children, while this little one seemed to be entertaining herself.

After observing her for several minutes. I decided to walk over and say hello to her. I was worried that the chemicals in the fountain were not child safe and I wanted to let the little girl know not to play in the water.

When I approached the fountain much to my surprise.... more

For all those slick little people who think that they can slide by and break the house rules just by saying "I didn't know we had that rule."

Stop them in their little tracks. All you have to do is Post It in a visible place and put it on colorful paper. Then when the little Einstines try and manipulate the rules to their advantages. Just say "Read It."

If it were just that simple (giggle). Every behavior therapist will tell you to list the rules and post them.

Read them together so everyone knows the house rules. Have a family meeting at least once a week to discuss the way things are going and ask the kids for their input to how they feel the rules are... more

AOL Parenting offer's it's readers some good sensible tips to every day parenting. This week they talked about the "Blame Game."

They gave an illustration of two little girls playing in one of their bedrooms. The ladies decided to use crayons on the wall. When the mommy came into the room and asked "Who did this?" They each simply pointed at each other and said "She did."

The negative way that most parents handle it is to yell and scream and complain about the bedroom wall. Then they end up spanking or grounding both kids... more

There is nothing like a hot summer day and a good piece of cold watermelon to make anyone smile.

Most kids love watermelon. So the local Bible Camp keeps stocked up on watermelons to use for fun. They have the usual watermelon eating contest. The seed spitting contest. The watermelon soccer contest. The watermelon carving contests. It goes on and on.

Every afternoon after arts and crafts time. The kids all join in for a sing a long. We have a new member in our Bible camp this year. She is six years old and her name is Anna. Anna... more

What is A spanking? I took some time and asked several parents about how they chose to discipline their children. Over all I received some good answers from these parents.

Parent One said: I discipline my child by giving them time outs. If a time out does not work I take away their privileges and I send them to their room.

Parent Two said: I tell them twice not to do something or to stop. If they keep doing it. I spank them. If there is still an issue I ground them.

Parent Three said: I ignore the behavior until it becomes disruptive then I ask them to please stop.... more