The honest side of raising children. Life is crazy! In addition to my rambunctious girls I got a new job, that I do not love, and I went back to grad school. My oldest who is in 4th grade now! Throw in a hyper-active dog and you have a life in chaos! Why go back to school? Why make yourself crazy? .

This site is for parents and family members of a troubled child, teenager, or young adult. You can manage life with your troubled child using the same skills that work for professionals, and you and your family can thrive at home. I am available for help by phone.

You might not intend to go overboard, but so much frustration has built up that any little irritation sets you off like a warrior on a battle for control. Or a battle to make things. Overreactions are emergency alarms without the emergency. Are you so stressed and traumatized that you. And want your child to stop misbehaving now, immediately, yesterday? .

Protecting Our Country, One Nose at a Time. Monday, September 9, 2013. Rain or Shine a Dog has to Walk. It was surprisingly great walking weather and even cleared up towards the end. Here is a picture from our evening jaunt. Saturday, September 7, 2013. Wednesday, June 19, 2013.