Are parents really in charge of their families today? Most parents would say, "Of course we are!" The more honest answer is, "Probably not." Popular media, peer culture and our very own beloved children themselves often run our families today. Don't get me wrong. We parents really do love our children. It's just that we| The Phoenix Spirit
A clear and committed message is essential to help our youth through the web of peer pressure and stress that is part of growing up in America. It's pretty basic, really. Kids drink to change the way they feel. They succumb to peer pressure. They're stressed out, and a few hits of pot or a| The Phoenix Spirit
Parents need support. An epidemic of drug addiction with our kids today is scarier then ever. Every day on national and local news, more and more stories keep pointing to the opiate epidemic, overdoses, and addiction of our young people. These kids have parents whose hearts are breaking and need ongoing support and strategies to| The Phoenix Spirit
"Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory." Albert Schweitzer I am happy to report that after much searching I have at long last found the key to happiness. Well at least I've unlocked my personal definition of contentment and I'm happy to share it. It wasn't long ago I believed happiness| The Phoenix Spirit
Oh you just wouldn't believe all the heartache Bob and I have had over our daughter's wedding! We were shocked when our darling Debbie, who is 30, told us that she didn't want to have her dad walk her down the aisle, she didn't want any flowers to recognize special relatives including my mother who| The Phoenix Spirit