Parenting and coaching hockey are not for the faint of heart. Both teach young people difficult skills needed to successfully perform pre-determined functions. At a University of North Dakota ... Read More about 10 Reasons Parenting Is Harder than Coaching Hockey
Kids and Temper Tantrums
Nobody likes watching temper tantrums. A squalling public display can induce even a staunch non-spanker to mumble under their breath, "That kid needs a good spanking!" Tiny tyrants (ours or others) ... Read More about Kids and Temper Tantrums
When Men Believe in Christmas Elves
There are two types of believers at Christmas; kids who believe in Santa and men who believe in Elves. A kid's belief comes in handy to bribe good behavior. The Elf on a Shelf has increased the ... Read More about When Men Believe in Christmas Elves
The Miracle of the Christmas Socks
A miracle doesn't happen only on the Hallmark channel during Christmas. Miracles still happen in real life. Christmas 2004 found our family of eight in a challenging place. We'd been ... Read More about The Miracle of the Christmas Socks
Keep Grief from Grinching Your Holidays
Grief feels like crashing into a brick wall. You come to a sudden and painful stop, but the world continues on. Grief doesn't accompany only death. We grieve loss of finances, health, and ... Read More about Keep Grief from Grinching Your Holidays
Signs You Grew Up in a Big Family
People who grew up in a big family give off tell-tale signs. We think we can blend in with those people who always had their own rooms, but we can't. Our special upbringing has turned us into very ... Read More about Signs You Grew Up in a Big Family
