Ah, here it is, nearly Spring. This is the time of school year when the various blues set in. Holidays have long passed, and kids are looking for the lazy days of summer! In times like these, I counsel parents to hang on and stay the course. No big life altering changes or … [Read more...] about My Family Has the School Induced Springtime Blues
Family Dynamics
Why Children Need a Dad
“Whoever does not have a good father should procure one.” ~Friedrich Nietzsche The importance of having a dad around should not be underestimated. You can read studies that say a kid is not affected if he is raised without a father present in the home. Another study … [Read more...] about Why Children Need a Dad
Drunk Driving – Every 15 Minutes
EVERY 15 MINUTES - DRUNK DRIVING AWARENESS WARNING: SENSITIVE MATERIAL CONTAINING ACCIDENT SCENE RE-ENACTMENT PHOTOGRAPHY. This movie is a complete 2009 re-enactment of a drunk driving accident involving teens. NO TEENS WERE HARMED OR ARRESTED IN THIS … [Read more...] about Drunk Driving – Every 15 Minutes
An Open Letter To Moms from Kid President
I love this kid. I love whoever encouraged this kid. He is the Kid President! It's just hard to grow up; we really need a mom. Click through, to take a look at his very wise message to all of the moms out there! … [Read more...] about An Open Letter To Moms from Kid President
Raising him on his own – Life – The Orange County Register
This is a beautiful story of love between a father and his son featured in the OC Register. Hank Gillebaard III is about to graduate from San Clemente High and then head off to the University of Arizona. When he leaves, the longest hug goodbye is sure to come from his dad and … [Read more...] about Raising him on his own – Life – The Orange County Register