How Video Games Are Robbing Your Son

There is no doubt about it.  Technology is here to stay… forever.  From reading the news, browsing social media, catching a ride, streaming movies, ordering groceries, educational apps…we can all do now with just a simple swipe of a screen. Technology has forever altered our everyday life. But do you ever wonder… what about kids…

Once upon a time.  There was a nice girl. She was kind, patient, caring, and comforts others when they’re down. She always tries her best to say the right thing at the right time. She is helpful and thoughtful.  If anyone looked a little sad or even just a little out of it, she’d pick on…

As a parent, what’s your worst fear? Well, for me, I have a loooong list.    Big scary words come to mind: Cancer. Kidnapping. Accidents. Catastrophe. Sexual abuse. Disease. Illness. Terrorists. Getting run over by a car. Drowning. Forgetting a baby in a hot car. I should add being bullied on that list.  And just for…

For months, I’ve wrestled with continuing to write this blog. I mean, there are a million how-to blogs out there. You click whatever link that floats your boat, follow step by step instructions, and voila, you get a product that somewhat resembles what the blogger’s promises. How to make chicken soup via Instant Pot? How…

It was 4:00 am. I woke up to the trickling sounds of rain. I peeked outside our window–it wasn’t raining. Hmmm… that’s odd, I thought. I needed to go to the bathroom. As I stepped out of the room into the hallway, I could see directly into our kitchen. There it was… water pouring from…

Before we had kids, my husband and I lived overseas for 2 years. During this time, we had a chance to hike through the Yellow Mountains (Huang Shan) of China with friends.  I love talking about it….except one part that I always leave out…because it was just too embarrassing. Sure, I’ll talk about the thousands of steps we…