Who did you like to drive with as a Kid? Mom or Dad?

Kids aged 6 to 15 were recently asked who they would prefer to drive with: Mom or Dad?

Understanding Why Your Child May Be Impatient

Have you ever asked your child to wait? Especially for something exciting, like their birthday, a visit from friends or family, or an activity. What is their usual reaction when you ask them to wait? Probably negatively. Have you ever wondered why this may be?

The best thing to do is to try to consider what it is like being in your child’s shoes. This way you will have an idea about what your child is feeling and thinking. So you can answer the question, “what does your child think when you tell them to wait?”

Let’s do some math, so we can try and figure out what your child is going through when you ask them to wait. Let’s assume you are 30, and your child is two.

Read the rest on Battleford's News Optimist.

Merry Christmas!!

Christmas is a wonderful time to spend with family and friends, and also a great time to unwind from everyday life.  I truly hope you are having a fantastic Christmas!

I have included in this post a talk that I gave to at church to the congregation.  I talked about what Jesus Christ saved us from, spiritual and physical death, and why we need a Saviour.  If religion isn't your thing, discount the rest of this post and enjoy your Christmas.

Couples who delay having sex get benefits later

"Couples who hit the honeymoon too early – that is, prioritize sex promptly at the outset of a relationship – often find their relationships underdeveloped when it comes to the qualities that make relationships stable and spouses reliable and trustworthy." - Mark Regnerus

There was a study recently concluded at BYU (the #1 producer of family therapy research in the USA) that found if you delay sex in your intimate relationship, there are relational qualities.

The study found that those who waited until marriage for sex were:

• 22% more likely to have relational stability
• 20% more likely to have higher relationship satisfaction
• 15% more likely to have a better sexual relationship
• 12% more likely to have better relational communication

Those who delayed sex to later in the relationship, but before marriage, their numbers would be half of what was stated.

Read the entire press release here at the BYU website.

Understanding Why Your Child May Be Impatient

Have you ever asked your child to wait? Especially for something exciting, like their birthday, a visit from friends or family, or an activity. What is their usual reaction when you ask them to wait? Probably negatively.  Have you ever wondered why this may be?

Read the entire article on Notes on Parenting.

How to Know What to get Your Significant Other

I appeared on Winnipeg's Breakfast Television and discussed the answer to the question, "what should I get for my significant other?"

It was the first time I have ever done such a thing.  It was a lot of fun, and I sure hope I can do it again! Some people have said I had a "deer in the headlights" moment.  I admit to this. This is due to the fact that I saw myself on the monitor and thought "boy do I look fat."  I have yet to loose any of the pregnancy weight from both my kids, and it just really showed through at that moment.

Nonetheless, here is the link to watch the video.  This is all based on a column that I wrote last year in the Battleford's News Optimist.

Lindsey Stirling has released an Album!

I am sure by now, many people know that I am a fan of Lindsey Stirling, and always find her blog posts entertaining.  She was on America's Got Talent, and was the HipHop violinist.

I was stoked to discover that she has released an album.  It is small, but it is a must have.  Plus since it is small, it is very affordable!  So go get it here on iTunes.