Essential Tips on Surviving Step-Parenting and Blended Families Nothing cuts to the core of a step-parent’s heart than hearing “you’re not my parent!” Parenting is hard, but when you become a step-parent it’s a whole new level of parenting. You may agree to help raise someone else’s child, or your new spouse may agree to raise your child, but in … Read More
Returning to School Issues
Self-Abuse, Eating Disorders, and Addiction Watch out for signs of serious trouble, depression, or self-abusive behavior, especially in the teen years. Keep paying attention to what is going on, even if the child initially ignores you. The more trouble she is in, the more she will ignore you. Part of step parenting (all parenting) means persistently showing you care, … Read More
You Are Who You Associate With
There is an old saying “you are who you hang with.” If you hang out with positive-minded people, you are positive about your situations and can grow in a positive direction. If you hang out with negative people, you will generate negative outcomes. Your friends can be the most powerful influence on your attitude, opinions, and how you handle different … Read More
New Podcast
Open Pages Publishing has started a new podcast. You can access the podcast from the top selections on the website. Why a Podcast? Many people are turning to podcasts for information instead of reading a book. Podcasts are shorter and give the most information in a short period of time. I believe everyone needs the best information possible to help … Read More
Homeschooling Amidst COVID-19
Are you homeschooling your children? Why or why not?
Dyslexia – Like an Iceberg?
Mom, is this forever? Dyslexia can resemble a “stew or bolognese sauce or a smorgasbord,” metaphorically speaking. And you are in charge of the “kitchen.” One of the best representations of dyslexia is an iceberg. The majority lies beneath the surface. In dyslexia, the reading difficulty aspect is just the tip of the iceberg. There frequently may be many other … Read More
New Book Launched Today – Get Your Copy!
Teens Dodging “Bullets” launched today. Is your teen prepared for the social issues of today? Dodging “bullets” used to mean he/she got a “D” instead of an “F.” Or, a teen who thought she was pregnant and wasn’t. Now it means so much more. Turn on the news and most likely the stories you hear will include school shootings, bullying, … Read More
Are You Equipping Your Teen to Survive?
Turn on the news and most likely the stories you hear will include school shootings, bullying, sexting, car accidents, burglaries, and/or other types of acts being committed by teenagers. What has our world come to? Are you sending your kids to school with backpacks and tablet covers that are bulletproof? Is your teen having to carry a clear backpack, exposing … Read More
New Book Coming Soon!
Teens Dodging “Bullets” I have a new book coming out soon and I hope you will support my efforts in getting the word out. I will be posting more information over the next couple of weeks and hope you will share. Dodging “bullets” used to mean he/she got a “D” instead of a “F.” Or, a teen who thought she … Read More
Be a Quality (Divorced) Parent – Living Apart From Your Children
Be a Quality (Divorced) Parent Especially when you live far away from your Children After a divorce, one of the parents may find it is necessary to relocate due to getting away from old memories or a change in job status. It is still possible to be a quality parent when you live far away from your children. Make sure … Read More