"Mom, I'm hungry!" "Mom, where's my brush?" "Mom, where's my library book?" "Mom, I can't make this glue stick. It won't work. Make it work!" "Mom, the cat knocked her good and water all over the kitchen floor!" "Mom, I had a horrible day at school. No one likes me. I can't do anything right!" "Mom, I spilled grape juice on my shirt....

At church today I caught a glimpse of an amazing father-daughter relationship. I was intrigued and challenged and given hope all in that one moment. What did I see that touched me so deeply? After our congregation sang a chorus, we did the usual "greeting of those around you." I watched a father greet his 15-year-old daughter. What is the big...

There is a new form of bullying hitting the streets and no surprise, the new culprits are the mobile phone and the internet. Unlike in my day when you could walk away from the bully, see their face and turn the other cheek, these new bullies are anonymous and operate 24/7, making it impossible for your young people to walk away as you could in...

The transition to college isn't limited to the students. Parents and siblings also experience growing pains. When the Glenny's two daughters, Courtney and Brittany, left for college, she and her husband, Dr. W. Edward Glenny, were amazed how quiet the house became. "We went for days without the phone ringing. Our food bill was cut in half and food...

As a parent, it's your job to ensure your children learn safe Internet habits. One day your child may surf the internet and find web pages designed specifically for kids and teens. The following day he or she may find web sites designed by pornographers, or criminals. The problem with the Internet is that anyone in the world can publish almost...

Do you ever feel like there's not enough time in the day? You've just realized it's time for bed, and you still haven't accomplished all you set out to do today? Put yourself in your kids' shoes. If you can't prioritize and accomplish your own daily tasks, how can you expect your children to do the same? Time management is an acquired skill. Help...

The problem The first days of Junior High and High School present fresh new beginnings: hopeful, yet at the same time fraught with anxiety. Children worry about their classroom performance, strict teachers and difficult subjects. In addition, they experience stress about social performance and their relationship (or lack thereof) to the opposite...