– For the Safety, Security, and Success of the Family
Survival, preparedness and other related situations require an incredible amount of mental fortitude. Most of that comes from experience. What about the kids when something happens? Typically they do not have the life experiences to have developed much mental fortitude yet. That is both good and bad, here are some ways you can help them. […]
Read More...It’s been one week since Donald Trump’s election win, and many people across the country are reeling from the President-elect’s upset. Regardless of where you stand regarding political affiliations, a Trump presidency will be starkly different than Obama’s terms in office. With different approaches to the economy, national security, education and more, Trump is likely […]
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“Do as I say, don’t do as I do.” How many times have you heard that? I dare say we have all heard someone in a position of power whether it is a parent, coach, teacher, mentor or other say this. As a parents, though, we should do our best to not say these […]
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During any event in which you find yourself in a burning or sinking vehicle you must get out of it as soon as possible. At that point, your vehicle is nothing more than a tomb waiting to claim a victim. Let me point out some things to consider for each of these situations and then […]
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In January 2015, Danielle Meitiv waved goodbye to her 10-year old son and 6-year old daughter as they began the 1-mile walk to school. Halfway through the trek, a passerby spotted the children and called the police. Just ten minutes into their journey, police promptly picked up the children, holding them for over five hours, […]
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This is a very personal subject and one with a wide degree of varying opinions on the matter. To be as unbiased on the matter as possible, I must say that we have a free country and those that do not want to have guns in any way, shape, or form in their home have […]
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Not long ago, home ownership was the cornerstone of the American Dream. Then came the Great Recession, and far too many who thought they had achieved the dream realized it was an illusion. That certainly doesn’t mean home ownership is no longer a good idea, but Americans are now aware that home ownership has pitfalls. […]
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It’s that time of year – summer’s coming to an end and you’re counting the days until school starts. The bus schedules are arriving and you’ve received the list of necessary school items from your children’s new teachers. While purchasing new shoes, backpacks and the like are parts of this annual rite, getting your kids […]
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Working out can be a whole lot more fun than people realize, you just need to find the method that works for you. Very few people can simply go to the gym each day, get on a treadmill and enjoy it forever. Very few indeed. There are any number of activities that fall out of […]
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If your parents are older, you likely worry about their safety and well-being. While you know they value their independence and love their home, you are concerned about them being alone. Your mom and dad are not as strong as they used to be, and you imagine all kinds of dangerous scenarios. From struggling to […]
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