Six Flags DISCOVERY KINGDOM Promises More Value, More Flags, More Fun!

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom kicked off a new year of thrilling family fun on Saturday, March 6 with a three-week long celebration – Birthday Adventures – and my family was there. The event honors Taj, the park’s popular female Asian elephant, who turns a remarkable 70 years of age this year.  The party continues all [...]

Inside Your Wife’s Head: Defragging the Hard Drive

Don Harrold
www.practicaldad.com
She’s not as playful as before the kids’ arrival.  Perhaps she’s more curt and distracted and it seems harder to engage in the same conversations that you had when it was just the two of you.  You look at her and wonder, what’s going on inside her head?  If you want to understand, think [...]

How To Raise A Loving Not Manipulative Child

We all wish to raise ethical, loving children. Some of our kids are active, others are shy, still others learn to manipulate rather than being straight-forward. Kids who learn to manipulate in youth carry those patterns into adulthood. So now is the time to teach your child healthy relationship skills. Here are some tips to [...]

Ten Ways to Tell If Your Ego Is Hurting Your Parenting

1.  Who’s in charge here? Do you see yourself as being in charge of your children? Are you in the habit of telling your children what to do and how to do it? Do you issue commands on a regular basis? If that’s the case, your ego is dominating your relationship with your children.
2.  Are [...]

Spring is Right Around the Corner: How to Prepare Your Grill

John Kuntz
www.thepelletbbqgriller.com
As the average household budget continues to shrink, statistics show less people are eating out. More people are staying home and practicing the age-old culinary art of barbecue and grilling. As the warm weather arrives, grilling can be one of the most enjoyable and affordable ways to feed your family.
It is the perfect time [...]