I’m sitting outside of the county jail, waiting for my weekly visit with my son. The baby mamas are here, some pregnant, some with their kids. Most are aggravated at the guy in orange who is somewhere in the bowels of the red, brick fortress surrounded by razor wire. These are video visits, probably a […]

FAMILY INTERNET SAFETY
Back to school safety tips no longer include JUST don’t talk to strangers and don’t take candy from anyone you don’t know. There are many more dangers for children and teens than ever before.
Below are tips for online safety:
1. Recognize technology boom. If you’re still struggling with the VCR (does anyone still […]

Sleep deprivation is America’s dirty little secret. And unless you want to adjust your lifestyle, guerrilla tactics for combating fatigue are on your agenda! Try these twelve tips to steer clear of tired.
12 Tips To Steer Clear of “Tired”
1. Coffee, energy drinks and caffeinated drinks or foods (chocolate), will give you a temporary boost.
2. Food […]

Giving a gift can be a daunting proposition if your relationship is new. A gift of a music CD may be interpreted as thoughtful because it’s an artist he knows you love, or it’s the music that played on your first date (even though you’ve only had four dates so far). However, it can also […]

Remodeling a home can be a very stressful drain on a relationship — especially a marriage. But there are things that a couple can do to prevent fights and break ups due to remodeling stress.
1. Keep the big picture in mind. Strange workers in your house at all hours. You can’t find anything because the […]

If you’ve been banished to the doghouse by your girlfriend and need help getting her back, here’s what you need to do.
Your TO DO list:
1. Do your homework and figure out why you got so angry about losing an argument.
Also decide what you’re going to do in the future to prevent the fight you two […]

Fighting is important in any relationship, but when two female friends have a blow out, mending the fence can be difficult. Here are step by step directions on how to do it:
OPTION 1: MAKE UP
If you want to make up with a friend, it’s sometimes hard to take the first step. Here are some tips […]