Sibling rivalry: Parenting tips to help kids get along

I'm always saddened when I hear parents say that their kids don't like each other. I'm not bragging (well, not much), but our four kids all get along great and always have. I don't say that to be self-righteous. I don't know exactly why our family has so little sibling rivalry. We may just be lucky. If it had anything to do with our parenting, here's what we did. Sibling rivalry: Parenting tips to help kids get along

Hookah Smoking: Unsafe, Unhealthy, Unsanitary? Addictive? Or Just Harmless Fun?

Hookah Smoking and Hookah Bars: Safe, Unsafe or Just a Passing Fad?
Smoking hookah, or flavored tobacco, is becoming increasingly more popular with teens and young adults. Hookah bars provide heated water bongs in which hookah smokers share a common mouthpiece. Since writing this, more has come out on hookah, showing that it's not greatly addictive and not nearly as addictive as cigarettes. It's also a social activity in many Middle eastern countries. I think we need to seek understanding and exercise caution before judging any cultural activity.  Read More