School is almost out for the summer. Kids are excited about sleeping in and not having homework. We’re excited too, but know that at week two we’ll be ready to send everyone back to school. So, what do we do as parents to keep the kids from driving us insane? Schedule summer activities to keep … [Read more…]
When it comes to parenting, most of us frequently question if we are doing it right. But, we won’t really be able to tell for a long time- a time when our children are old enough to be parents. 7 Signs You Are A Good Parent Modern parents take their duty as a parent quite … [Read more…]
Learning to be a father and husband is a real struggle. Trying to figure yourself out while you are trying to figure out the women you love is a real confusing time. My wife and I got together in our early twenties. At that point in time the only thing I knew about relationships was … [Read more…]
If you have a student who has dreams of attending college, preparing for the ACT is a must. Getting a student ready for college and what it requires can be overwhelming due to the scope of what you as a parent needs to do to help your student achieve their goals. Understanding the ACT and … [Read more…]
Every few years we tell our parents that we are moving. Moving further away and even though they are happy for us career-wise, a little piece of them is saddened about missing out on the grandkids growing up. Our kids didn’t have the opportunity to spend the night with their grandparents whenever they wanted or … [Read more…]
Have you asked yourself if you should give your child(ren) an allowance? I can’t tell you if you should or shouldn’t. I believe that’s a household decision. But I can tell you why we give an allowance to our kids. So let’s rephrase for a quick a moment. Do you give your kids an allowance? … [Read more…]
Equestrian Girl Forever wakes up at the buttcrack of dawn on school days. Not sure why she wakes up so early, but she does. Since I sleep in her room, she wakes me up early too. There’s NO need for this hot mess, but it happens. She makes my breakfast dish and stares at me waiting for … [Read more…]
The weatherman has been calling for snow for the last few days for Metro D.C. The accumulations kept changing, and I was getting really bummed. Heck, if the weather is going to be disrespectful to my body, it might as well deliver some snow. So, when I opened the door to let Carlos out and saw … [Read more…]
A 2016 study by John Hopkins found that over a quarter million people in the U.S. die every year due to medical errors, making it the third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer. Not all forms of medical malpractice result in death, injuries are also common and may include significant loss of … [Read more…]
Things are getting real over here. My mom is finally activating my social media accounts. She had this great idea of sharing my adventures when we moved to Hawaii, but she got sidetracked. After several #MaCs suggested that I have my own IG account she got on the ball. Maybe these ladies should ask her … [Read more…]