When life leaves you confused and overwhelmed — Growing up in a third world country, I was very fortunate to have never gone a day without all the necessary things such as food, water, clothing, etc. My sister and I grew up in our grandmother’s house, with our close relatives, our aunts, uncles, and cousins. My grandmother was…

No serious runner goes running with a heavy backpack. — Let’s take a brief look at what simplicity is in the context of your parenting journey. What is simplicity, and why is it worth you taking the time to ponder on it? Well, here are a few definitions for the word simplicity from the Free Dictionary Website. Simplicity: Freedom from…

Behavior tolerated will be behavior that is repeated. — This a part three (3) of the series: “Intentionally Dating.” So much can be said about the word “Authority,” especially in today’s atmosphere around the police. It seems that we are always walking on eggs, trying to avoid tense and difficult conversations surrounding our government. …

Why wouldn’t you want to guard your life? — There is a great Chinese proverb that goes like this: “It’s your own lantern, don’t poke holes in the paper.” I love reading. And I am always on the lookout for great books, articles, magazines, etc.The people at my local libraries, thrift stores, Salvation Army, and Goodwill knows that I…

What does the future holds for you dating and possibly marrying someone that feed on strifes and fights? — This blog is part two of the series: “Intentionally Dating.” *Reconsider if he/she has a history of starting strifes, drama, and rarely ends past relationships on reasonable terms or in peace. As we all know, it takes the efforts and sacrifices of two (2) for any relationship to function in…

Who you choose to make life with is very crucial for the well being of your life in all aspects. Therefore choose wisely. — This is part 1 in a series I call: “ Intentionally Dating”. *Reconsider if he/she is not remorseful and repentant about past mistakes, current actions, and behaviors that are disrespectful, hurtful, and inconsiderate. George Washington once said, “It is better to be alone than in bad company.”

Children needs healthy guidelines to mature into strong and independent individuals. — Working with different families for the past nine years has been quite an adventure and has also provided me with many learning opportunities for growth, maturity, patience, understanding, and much more. I have learned and studied ( I am still learning ) a lot when it comes to parenting. So…

Embracing the new normal — What is a “crisis”? The Free Dictionary gave a couple of definition of the word crisis; here are a few: “A crisis is a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something.” “A crisis is a condition of instability.” “A crisis is an unstable situation of extreme danger…

Having a Strong Foundation — “Image by Canva” As a parent, it is imperative to work as a synced team with your spouse and sit down and have a solid plan for how both of you will lead and raise your children for the betterment of society and God’s glory. There are too many forces…