Conflicts with Stepchildren: What You Do Not Know

 
 
 
The issues stepparents face in raising their stepchildren are the same issues faced by biological parents.  The difference is there is a history between the biological parent and the child.  So, if you are just 3 years into the marriage, it is reasonable to assume that the step-child relationship is not yet defined.  It is [...]

An Entrepreneur’s Experience with Doba – Dropshipping

 
 
As I have promised my readers, I will give you some inside information on my journey to many topics that interests me including entrepreneurship.  
In my effort to find my niche in the online marketplace, I have tinkled with the idea of dropshipping, the easiest way to sell products in the Internet.  Last year, I [...]

Angelina Jolie’s Kids at Risk for Reactive Attachment Disorder

 
 
 
Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is a disorder that inhibits natural occurrence of bonding between a parent and a child.  It is not specific only to adoptions but also in stepfamilies and within biological family relationships.  RAD is a disorder that manifests in many forms.  The symptoms are confusing. RAD symptoms overlap the symptoms of other [...]

A Secret to Fight Bullies in Your Child’s World

If your child is in a “zero tolerance for bullies” school, you count yourself as blessed.
Child bullying is so common that it is becoming a norm.  Children are expected to deal with it.  We feel sorry for those children.  Based on our own experiences, we try to teach our children some survival skills.  But, really [...]

Last Minute Halloween Costumes for Catholics

 
 
 
The  Youth Group, the pre-teens to teenagers helped out.  After the trunk or treat, the youth group stayed for a bonfire and fellowship.
 
 
They lit some candles and did a procession around the perimeter of the Church.  It was chilly and beautiful.  
 
 
We were very much unprepared for the event but we did not want our [...]

Can Your Loved One Recover from Borderline Personality Disorder?

Is it truth to  say that a BPD can recover from this disorder?   Borderlines have their own reality.  In their world, you are the one at fault for not loving her enough, understanding, taking care of her.  In her eyes, you abandoned her.  Her pains are real.
However, there are many illnesses that also carries [...]

How Our Kids Celebrated Halloween?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Getting Ready for Halloween – A Catholic Perspective

 
 
 
Like any Christian parent, we avoid scary costumes and activities for the children. We let them enjoy Halloween by dressing up and pretending to be someone or something they like, party with their friends and munch those sweet treats all week long. We focus on “All Saint’s Day and All Soul’s Day” and recite our prayers for [...]

13 Sure Ways to Handle Your Teen

 
 
 
It is a fact that it is not easy to handle a teenager.  Half of my brood (at least 5)  are teenagers now and it seems my life is getting better (until a teen-causing-nerve-wracking crisis happens).  What did I do right?
I did the tips written in the article “13 Foolproof Tips for Parents to Avoid [...]

You have a Difficult Child? Wear Your Spiritual Glasses

 
 
 
The difficult child.  In a family, there seems to be always one difficult child.  This child is often branded as the “black sheep”.  If you have a difficult child, then your probably scoured the Internet, bookstore, library for answers.  You have tried many of the author’s strategies and tools.  Some suggestions worked most of the [...]