October 26, 2023 I grew up with a mom who always told me to “offer it up” whenever I complained about something that went wrong. Sometimes she would more specifically tell me how to "offer it up," such as if we were out and I said I was thirsty - which was my way of... Continue Reading →

October 19, 2023 Parents love and adore their children and would do anything for them, but sometimes doing nothing for your child is actually doing something. Of course, kids need their parents to be involved in their lives and to provide support, and if their child falls, mom and dad need to be there to... Continue Reading →

October 12, 2023 Instead of Catholics turning to non-Christian practices such as yoga and mindfulness in attempts to feel better emotionally, decrease their stress, and improve their lives, an even stronger action to take that will achieve supernatural benefits is to partake in the Sacrament of Confession.  Going to Confession might never be depicted as... Continue Reading →

October 5, 2023 Today, attention is focused by many school teachers, most journalists, and the entire woke-culture solely on the negative-connected history of Christopher Columbus and not his positive achievements, and this has resulted in Columbus’s legacy being “canceled” by our politically correct society. I propose that instead of cancelling Columbus, we should restore his reputation and... Continue Reading →

September 28, 2023 As a school principal, I saw a lot of late-arriving students to school, and 99% of the time these tardy kids were repeat offenders. Their tardiness greatly concerned me since studies show that a child who has multiple tardy mornings in the early school years will end up with troubles in high... Continue Reading →

September 14, 2023 If faithful Catholics were asked what is the most pressing issue of the day that they wish the Church hierarchy (Pope, cardinals, bishops) would tackle, the top answers would include the shortage of priestly vocations, or the shocking decline in both Catholics’ belief in the Real Presence and attendance at Mass, or... Continue Reading →

Today’s parents are up against more evil influences out to negatively affect and damage their children than any era prior. Much of this has to do with the pornography kids are now able to access on the internet.  This isn't like my Baby Boomer era when the most common "danger" regarding pornography was a young boy... Continue Reading →

Although everyone knows they need to brush their teeth regularly - twice a day and for two minutes according to most dentists - not everyone takes care of this fundamental oral hygiene duty. Many of us grew up being told by mom and dad how vital it was to brush our teeth before going to... Continue Reading →

Whereas sports and athletic skills are important for your children to be involved in and develop, make sure they realize school comes first. You can use an analogy of a sports team to help your athletic-loving kids understand their need to be responsible for putting effort into their schooling. The coach of the football team,... Continue Reading →