Category Archives: Parenting

Teenage Suicide Threats – How to Handle Them

Awhile back I talked about the symptoms our son Bud had that led to us finally realizing that he needed emotional help (that story can be found here). Suffice it …

Tips and Tricks for Dealing With Cyber Stalking

Many of us have some idea of how to deal with face-to-face bullies. But in this digital age – how many of us are aware of a more sinister threat? …

Bud’s Benihana Birthday

Yesterday, Bud, my youngest son, turned 18.  To celebrate, I took Bud, his girlfriend and his best friend to Benihana’s.  If you have never been there, it is quite an …

Milk Unleashed – Is Your Family Prepared? Giveaway (ends 9/12)

School’s back in session – are you prepared for your family adventures?  Are your fridge, pantry and car all stocked for those little hunger emergencies? Try out the Milk Unleashed …
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Transgender Talk: The Correct Pronoun Makes a Difference

As I mentioned in my first post about Boo (see Our Transgender Child: Boo’s Story), we are struggling some with referring to Boo as “she.”  After all, I birthed a …

“Checked In”: Is Social Media Stalking You?

I have a single friend who “checks in” on Facebook everywhere she goes.  “Ursula is at Starbucks”.  “Ursula is at work”.  “Ursula is at such and such Mexican restaurant.”  Yes, …

Our Transgender Child – Boo’s Story

When I first started this blog, I told you Bud’s story (When Older Kids are Bullied – A Mother’s Story, I Couldn’t Sleep at All Last Night).  But I have …

Haltabuse.org – A Resource for Victims of Cyberbullying/Cyberstalking

In doing research for my upcoming book on bullying, I was introduced to the organization WHOA(Working to Halt Online Abuse). From haltabuse.org, the official website for WHOA: WHOA is a …

Use Your Words

When Boo was a little guy, he went to my Aunt Carol’s house for daycare while I was at work. There was a little girl there, Candace, who liked to …

Family Day Trips on the Cheap

Whether you homeschool your kids or are just looking for something fun and educational to do on a Saturday or short day, it’s not necessary to spend a lot of …