Pets can be a wonderful addition to any family! Whether it be tropical fish, a gerbil, a ferret, or the more traditional choice of a dog or a cat, a pet can be just like another member of the family. But...

Some parents look forward to school conferences, while others dread them. As a parent you think you have a pretty good idea what the teacher is going to say, but there's always the possibility you might be...

As time goes on seasons come and go, and we go on with our busy lives. But when autumn comes with beautiful colors, people often pause to look around. One cannot help but notice the beautiful leaves and feel...

Dogs and kids, they go together, don't they? I remember when we decided to get my daughter Melissa a puppy. I don't know who was more excited, she or I. The pup we got was the so-called runt of the litter,...

Are you a shop-a-holic, or do you only go shopping when absolutely necessary? Does shopping get your adrenaline rushing, or does it stress you out? Some of us thrive on shopping, while others detest it. Some...

If you have chlidren, especially boys, you probably have played with legos.These little colorful interlocking blocks have been around for many years and have entertained many children. Adults enjoy them too. I...

Everyone says it, and we all know. Many children are disrespectful to each other, to parents, to teachers, and to elders. Why? Not all kids are disrespectful, but I think most would agree that generally...

With the end of summer comes the start of a new school year. Ahhh, a sigh of relief because everyone can get back into a routine. As students go back to school, we should consider ways to help them have a...

Reading for some children is a real pleasure, and for others it's a real pain. Some children enjoy being transported to an imaginary world found in the storybook, while others love to read books to satisfy...

Trees-- where I live they are all around--maple trees, pine trees, oak trees, willows, birches and on and on. Tall and proud they grace the landscape with a sense of majesty and beauty. But more than that,...