In Iowa, a 12-year-old girl is pregnant. There is a lot wrong with that, but the most troubling thing is that the girl’s mother allowed it to happen! Tina M. Durant, 37, let her daughter sleep (who was only 11 years old at the time) in a bed with a 24-year-old man, Jacob White. Now …
A pair of divorcees named Senad and Sanda went their separate ways last year – plus, Sanda had quickly moved on with her new boyfriend, who also had a family on his own. The custody over the pair’s daughter was awarded to Sanda. Things seemed normal at first – until the whole family merge started to …
Being deployed overseas is never easy on a family. The brave men and women of our Armed Forces sacrifice so much for our freedom. Drew, a member of the Navy, was being sent overseas on an eight-month deployment. He knew that his daughter, Pia, would miss him while he was gone (and he would miss …
As parents, we teach our children right from wrong. We also try to instill in them a sense of pride and respect. Most parents do not condone fighting, but self-defense is sometimes warranted. Most of us hope that our child never finds themselves in a position where they have to use violence to defend themselves. …
Teenage girls all will experience their first menstrual period – it is inevitable. Moms can usually handle the transition to ‘womanhood’ a little better than dads (let’s just be honest). It isn’t’ something most people love talking about – especially fathers. Tia Savva lives in the UK with her family. She sent her dad to …
Routine is important. Most people have a morning routine. You get up, eat breakfast, then shower. Or maybe you shower and then eat breakfast. Doing things in the same way each day ensures you don’t forget something. It helps take the mystery out of the day for young children. It helps reduce stress and anxiety …
Military families have to make incredible sacrifices. The soldier-parents miss holidays and birthdays. They miss anniversaries and family events. It is tough not only for soldier – but for their children too. Addie Rodriguez’s dad, Senior Airman Michael Locklear, was not able to attend a cheerleading event at her school. Central Catholic High School in …
Sex offender registries are a reality, but are they being used by people? A thirteen-year-old girl from Pinellas Park, Florida is pregnant. The man responsible, Mark Philip Sutton, 41, was a known pedophile and rapist. Sutton had been abusing the girl since she was eight. Oh, and Sutton was dating the girl’s mother. The girl’s …
We all know that people will abandon their pets on the side of the road, or at animal shelters. But, the sad reality is that people will also abandon their children. Being a parent isn’t easy. If the responsibility gets to be too much – what do you do? You reach out for help. Sadly, the …
This is the story of Elaine Rusk and her father, Norm Rusk. Back in 2014, Norm turned 89-years-old – however, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.Elaine took it upon herself to become her father’s personal caretaker, 24/7. They have all the time in the world to spend with each other now. Elaine even remembered her father’s love for and skill in …