What A Man Wants

Uncomplicating What A Man Wants In Relationship. – A must read for women wondering about the men in their lives!

Every day, no matter where one looks on this planet, men and women are drawn together by an attraction that is as confusing as it is exciting. Through some blend of chemical and physical explosion the miracle of relationship happens; 

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In-Laws or Outlaws?

Over the years, one of the unique relationships that has grown in my own life is the relationship that has formed with my wife’s parents, Stu and Gail Patterson. Although distance and circumstance hindered the nurturing and development of that relationship in the early years of our marriage, a move closer to Stu and Gail and a commitment by both couples to grow our relationship has led to the development of a remarkable and supportive friendship. The strength of that relationship, I believe, has helped Stu and Gail, and Kathy and I, overcome life’s obstacles and celebrate far more than we may have otherwise.

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Sometimes I Want To Give Up On Parenting

The wind is blowing my hat towards my cheek, and I can hear my children laughing with their daddy.  It is an absolutely breathtaking day on Miami Beach, and I feel like crying. My mind is flooded with negative thoughts:  I’m a bad mom because I won’t play with them in the water and my children’s memories of fun times will always include mom on the sideline watching them looking serious.  It is always painful to sit in a happy place full of remorse and regret.  I know this is universal for most of us as parents.

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What Parents Need to Know about Child Sexual Abuse

WHAT ARE THE STATISTICS FOR THE SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN?

  1. The sexual abuse of children happens frequently- 1 of every 4 girls and 1 of every 6 boys has suffered some type of sexual abuse before the age of 18.
  2. 75% of abuse cases have been committed by members of the family or persons in the victim’s “ circle of trust.”
  3. 23% of those committing the abuse are under 18 years of age.
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