Have you ever had the feeling placed on your heart to buy someone the perfect gift? You didn't really know what you were looking for but you knew that you would recognize it when you saw it?

Well that is how I have been feeling lately. I went looking to buy a gift for my sister and my daughter.

First.... I went to every mall in town.

Second.... I tried every novelty store I could find.

Third.... I began to pray. I figured that if God was placing this upon my heart surely he knew where the gift I was to buy would come from.

Fourth....... more

Ok why on earth would I call this "From Diapers to Desasters" ? We have covered potty training a few times in our blog files. After all potty training is something every parent lives through. So why call it disasters then?

Lately I have had an over whelming complaint going on around me about mom's and dad's who have done everything on earth to potty train their child and it just is not working right.

I have two parents that called me up and said "Shar my child is pooping on the floor." One mom was in tears. She had done everything right. She... more

One of the most difficult situations for parents and children today is helping your child stay in school.

For some reason we have had a rise in teen age students dropping out of school. Knowing that this is a mistake that even obtaining a GED can not totally fix. Parents struggle to keep their child interested and attending school daily.

Many times it is an overwhelming responsibility. When you send your child out the door thinking they are attending school. Only to get a letter home prior to their first report card saying they have missed so... more

As parents we dream that our children will be angels and sleep like one too. However we sometimes get a rude awakening and our kids just will not go to bed.

What ever excuse they can come up with such as A) I need a drink of water B) I am hungry C) I am scared of the dark D) Or anything else they can use. Will help them stay up until you have exhausted every need they have.

Some children will run from room to room. Go to the bathroom several times. Or just make noise in their room to let you know there is no way they are going to go to sleep.

So how do we handle such things? Here are a few good tips that could help you get your... more

There are many ways to make your new adopted child feel at home. One is making sure you plan good family time. Open communication is also a positive plan. Here are a few thoughts on how to nurture your child when you are settled in to a daily life style.

Morning Wake Up:

1.) Sit on the side of your child's bed. 2.) Take your hand and caress your child's cheek or rub their arm or back. 3.) In a soft calm voice. Say "Good Morning..." 4.) Talk softly and wake your child slowly. 5.) If this becomes routine. You will eventually have good morning conversations with your child. It starts their day off to a good calm... more