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Summer Kid Tips for Single Moms

07/30/2013 Kimberly Miller

Summer is a great time for vacations, get-togethers and fun in the sun, but it can also be a challenging time for single moms who are trying to provide care for their kids during working hours. It’s important to keep kids occupied, so they don’t get into trouble. Childcare is

A Calling … A Change … A Lifestyle

06/12/2013 Kimberly Miller

For many years I have pondered religion. Who has it right? Who is completely clueless? I’ve had the chance to attend churches of different faiths, speak to those who are completely immersed in religion and to those who could care less about religion. With the passing of my father last

Decorative Addition to Your Home Bar or Assault on our Children?

05/24/2013 Kimberly Miller

Photo Courtesy of Joe Architect Urban Outfitters is a store that carries funky fashion and household products. Targeting the 18 to 30 year old customer base, their products range from hip, kitschy, ironic and vintage. In other words, a little of everything just left of ordinary. I personally think of

Since When Do You Have to Have Everything Your Brother Has?

05/03/2013 Kimberly Miller

Photo Courtesy of George Hodan I am literally beside myself at the moment. I have two testosterone carriers – one 13 and one 10. While at one time they may have been in the same mindset on the toys that they wanted, the games that they played, the music that

Dealing with Anger

04/19/2013 Kimberly Miller

Dealing with anger in children can be a frightening experience – for them as well as their parents. Know that you are not alone in this fight to balance the emotions.

One Father’s Punishment for Twerking

03/31/2013 Kimberly Miller

Update 4/5/2013 – The father in this video, Greg Horn, Arrested on Child Abuse Charges. The video has been removed from YouTube for its graphic content. My eldest son was sitting here next to me watching YouTube videos when all of a sudden this young girl started screaming at the

Rocks, Minerals, Magma Oh My!

02/27/2013 Kimberly Miller

As you may (or may not) know, my eldest man-child is currently being homeschooled for the remainder of the 2012-2013 school year. While I agree that homeschooling is a great alternative for children who have different challenges and issues that they are dealing with – I am beginning to wonder

School Ain’t No Cake Walk, Y’all

02/13/2013 Kimberly Miller

School for children with ADHD, under the best of circumstances, can be difficult at times. There are the rules and regulations to follow that are constantly at war with the impulsive behaviors that go along with ADHD. Many times over the years, I have made excuses for J. when things

Parenting Frustrations and a Free Printable

02/08/2013 Kimberly Miller

Kids borrowing items and never returning them? We have the solution with our free Household Printable to hold the kids (and the husband) accountable!

When Kids Scare You

01/24/2013 Kimberly Miller

J. is my eldest testosterone child – and the one with ADHD and ODD. He is as sweet as can be when he’s taking his meds and we are alone, but throw another kid into the mix and he turns into a different child. Extremely hyper, excitable, and yes, LOUD.