What I Wish Someone Had Told My Husband About Parenting

Dad and Son looking at each other

Parenting Lessons we Learn as we Raise Our Kids

by Lorraine Brock

As kids we learn much from our parents, but sometimes parents feel like they did not do their best and wish they had the chance to raise their children again with the knowledge that comes with age and maturity. It’s what grandparents often feel as they watch their children raise their own families.

My husband has been an exceptional father to our boys. He taught them to be strong men who would stand in the gap when others could not stand for themselves, to cherish the women in their lives and value them as treasures, and to base their decision-making on biblical truths.

Family Camping in Texas

Family Camping - Texas State Parks

A Few Tips for Family Camping

by Stephanie Green

My children and I have done a lot of camping over the past several years. I have two children that are seven years apart. The oldest is a girl and the youngest a boy. Both of my children were born and raised in Texas. Over the years we have searched for things to do that would please both children because of their differences. Age, sex, and dispositions are all different between these two darlings of mine but there is still plenty of love.

Do You Question Your Parenting Skills?

Do you question your parenting skills?

Frequently Asked Parenting Questions

Guest post by Kids ‘R’ Kids of Dallas/Fort Worth

Parents often question their ability as a parent, worrying if their making mistakes with their kids.  Child care experts believe that the overwhelming amount of information on pre-school, child care, and child development can cause parents anxiety. The following are common questions asked by parents so let’s consider them one-by-one.

Dads Who Rock Playlist

Dad playing guitar

Song Playlist for Dads

Father’s Day is this weekend, and to help you celebrate, Rdio just released a “Dads Who Rock” playlist with 26 songs from some of the hottest daddies in music!  An eclectic mix of R&B to old school rock and roll, enjoy some of the best hit tracks from old, new, and soon-to-be dads in this original playlist including Kanye West, Kid Rock and Elvis Presley!  Please let me know if you can cover and let me know if you need anything else!  Thank you!

 

  1. No Church In The Wild – Jay Z & Kanye West
  2. The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air (Theme from NBC’s The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air) – Will Smith
  3. Who Am I (What’s My Name)? – Snoop Dogg
  4. Lose Yourself – Eminem
  5. Let’s Start – Fela Kuti
  6. The Same Love That Made Me Laugh – Bill
  7. Confessions Part II – Usher
  8. Precious – Depeche Mode

Keep Kids Active with Swimming this Summer

Swimming Kids

Get Kids Swimming Instead of Playing Electronics

 

A new Mason-Dixon survey, conducted for the Water Quality and Health Council, found that parents are alarmed at the amount of time children spend on electronic devices at the expense of physical activities like swimming.  The survey also found that 84 percent of parents would like to see their children swim more often and 88 percent reported having access to a swimming pool.  Most parents said their children can swim, including 78 percent of 7 and 8-year-olds, and 89 percent of 9, 10 and 11-year-olds.