The Honest Truth Part Two
Being angry can prompt you to feel/acknowledge things that you may otherwise keep to yourself. In emotional circumstances I feel it is good
The Honest Truth part 1
I witnessed Eldest receive a phone call informing him one of his best friends had taken his life. I cannot express how hard it was to witnes
Be a Parent not a Friend: I call bullsh!t on this!
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Don't Look 'Em in the Eyes!
Any parent can be forgiven for thinking that communicating with a teenager can be like talking to a wall! Or, that it can require as much...
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Gap Year
Eldest finished high school last year. He emerged from the high school years as a mature, responsible, caring person with a strong group...