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Nurturing Compassion in Children Through Helping the Homeless 27 Aug 2013 | 12:14 am
“Why did you give him money?” my 9-year old son asked after witnessing me hand a few dollars to a homeless man. “Because he doesn’t have a place to live and he probably doesn’t have any food,” I said...
Family Travel: Visiting Washington, D.C. with My Daughter 24 Aug 2013 | 01:51 am
Washington, D.C. feels like my second home. I spent several years living in the city while earning my college degree at Howard University. While there, I soaked in the culture, history, and food that ...
From Baby Dolls to Hula Hoops 22 Aug 2013 | 04:34 am
One night, as my 12-year-old daughter was getting ready to go to sleep, I noticed her dolls piled in the corner. I grabbed two of them and sat on the edge of her bed. “Do you want to play?” I asked....
Marriage Viewpoints: Dealing With Sexual Temptation During Pregnancy 19 Aug 2013 | 12:27 pm
Photo by Audrey Xavier Brulu via Flickr Creative Commons License Beware of Baby Strain When I heard about men who left their pregnant wives for other women, I was always mortified. I thought they we...
Preparing for the First Day of Kindergarten 15 Aug 2013 | 07:54 pm
Image via GoldfishSmiles When the days grow shorter and Trapper Keepers return to store shelves, families shift from fancy-free summer mode to break-neck back-to-school mode. Children make the most o...
5 Important Things 5th Graders Need to Know to Make it Through Middle School 13 Aug 2013 | 03:23 am
In elementary school, I always knew exactly what to expect. I had recess, only a few tests every nine weeks, and P.E. every other day. It was butterflies and rainbows – even if I didn’t know it then. ...
Taylor Swift Helps Me to Better Understand My 12-Year Old Daughter 12 Aug 2013 | 09:11 pm
I’ve never dated Taylor Swift; however she’s played a major role in my life. You, see, my 12-year old daughter Nee is a huge Taylor Swift fan. And by huge fan, I mean an obsessed fanatic. She has Tay...
Why Married Women Cheat 10 Aug 2013 | 04:07 am
You have been married to the same man for what seems like forever. He is the love of your life (or so you thought). He is the father of your children (or so he thought). He has been a provider and a l...
A Lesson in Sportsmanship from a 5-Year Old Soccer Star 7 Aug 2013 | 09:24 pm
My 5-year old son loves sports. He is strong, fast, and has great coordination. Even his older siblings admire his athleticism. But he’s not arrogant or boastful about his abilities. In fact, he’s qui...
DadVenture: Outdoor Adventures in Southwestern Pennsylvania 6 Aug 2013 | 06:37 am
A breathtaking view of the Southwestern Pennsylvania countryside I’ve always loved the great outdoors. Some of my favorite childhood memories were of my exploring my grandparents’ farm in rural Lo...
