Today's debate topic
Do you swear in front of your kids?
Maria weighs in
When it comes to parenting choices, I think not swearing in front of your kids is probably a smart, prudent one. Unfortunately, in the long line of things I do for my kids, avoiding swearing is not one of
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My kids love to eat. Like most children, they eat their 3 meals a day, but also a thousand others in between. I am constantly hearing the never ending chorus of "Mom, I'm hungry!". During the school year, the children not only need to bring lunch, but also a snack.
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It's inevitable, right? At some point during our children's adolescent years, they will do something that disappoints us. Some will be on a minor scale, others on a large scale. Though I swear that I was a "good kid," I know that I did things that would not have made
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Recently, I read two pieces online that complemented each other well, and the timing was perfect for me to seriously relate them to my own life. They're on the topic of parenting, something I can reflect on endlessly, as I'm always trying to figure out if there's a better way
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I’ve always been against road rage. It’s just unnecessary. In fact, I’m quite the opposite. Whenever I’m in the car and the opportunity exists to allow someone ahead of me, I let them into the lane, or I’ll let someone pass. I call this "good car-ma". And I use this
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