Lately we have been through a lot with our older adopted children. They are all going through rough times and life isn't easy at all. We all know this. Sometimes you have to stay strong and keep the faith.

Our oldest daughter is pregnant and she has a wonderful little boy who is 19 months old also. She and her husband were having problems and my daughter and the grandbaby moved home with us for a while.

After about three months she decided to go back to her husband and give him another chance. Of course because of the drug and alcohol use on our son in law's part we were against her moving back. But they are our children we love them and we have to allow them to live... more

In grade school kids are learning to Stop, Drop and Roll. Fire Safety. So when they get home they need to be taught how to exit the home safely and where to meet outside if there is a house fire.

Some of the best things you can teach your child are common since.

* When to call 911 and How to dial the number. * Where home smoke alarms are and how to check the battery. * Where Fire Extinquishers are kept and how to use them. * Where a list of phone numbers are for Fire, Police and Medical Emergencies. * How to lock doors and windows. * How to unplug electrical appliances when not in use. * ... more

This is the battle ground of every teenager and parent. Setting boundaries for little kids is kind of easy. You make the rule. They break the rule and you teach them the rule with follow through Discipline. One that hopefully you have talked about with your spouse and even posted on the child's bedroom door, if they are old enough to read.

But what do you do when the child is older and will actually challenge you for extended boundaries. It is going to happen. How you handle it is very important for both of you.

This time in life gives you a chance to teach your youth the art of negotiation. You will discuss it with them but when the facts fall it is still your... more

One of our top concerns as parents will always be keeping our family safe. One of the web sites that i fully support is: http://www.familywatchdog.us/.

It is better to be aware of your surroundings and safe than to not use the resources around you and let something happen to someone around you before you become aware.

At this web site you will find a place to plug in your own address and it will let you know if there are any persons living around you that your family should be aware of. However, keep an open mind. There are innocent people out there who have been placed on offenders' lists who really should not be there.

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