As a teen or kid, having and getting together with friends is very important and crucial to growing up properly.

There are many benefits to having kids get together with friends.  First of all, this helps kids build social skill that they will need throughout life.  Secondly, friends are fun, and life should be a fun experience.  Finally, well…friends are friends.  Period….

People constantly talk about a mother’s love for her children.  Although I will never discredit or argue women have a unique bond with their offspring, fathers also possess a special bond.  From the Christian perspective it is one that transcends the generations to Adam and Eve.

One thing I always wondered about, in terms of my religion, is how God could love someone who is as flawed as I am.  He sacrificed His son for me and again and again, I break His heart.  Constantly, I am doing things that I know are wrong and things I regret immediately.  If I…

Chess is a game of concentration and strategy.  There is no luck, no chance roll of the dice.  It teaches children valuable skills in critical thinking, planning ahead, and sportsmanship.  And from a grown-up’s perspective, it’s a lot more fun than playing Pokémon cards or Sorry.

Here are some of the steps that I found helpful in teaching my son to play chess:…

With only ten days until Halloween, pressure may be mounting at your house.  That is, if you haven’t made or purchased costumes for your trick-or-treaters yet.  So, with not a lot of time, what are you going to do?

You could go to your local party supply/Halloween outlet store.  What is more fun than digging through racks of well-picked over costumes, hoping to find one in your child’s size?  Or perhaps you are lucky enough to find the right size. . .at the same time as the parent next to you!

Why not avoid the crazy shopping scene and create your…

O prom, prom, wherefore art thou prom? Who knows what made prom such a huge aspect of growing up, but it is what it is, and I can’t see a change happening in the status quo any time soon.

Many teens expect more from prom that just a night of dancing; they might think about trying new things to make the night even more “memorable”.  It is reasonable for parents to be concerned about the safety of their child on prom night. If you are, then the first thing you need to do is talk about it. Start talking before high…