There’s nothing scarier than watching someone you love struggle with addiction. Since I know firsthand what it’s like growing up with an alcoholic father, I wanted to share my story and tips. Here’s what I have learned: Growing up with an alcoholic parent can damage a child’s self-esteem, inhibit a child’s ability to form healthy … Read more
I love going to Walt Disney World and have been known to spend up to 15 hours at the park. But I’ve sometimes wondered about Extra Magic Hours and how does Disney enforce extra magic hours? So I decided to investigate a little bit. Here’s what I learned: To enter the park for morning Extra … Read more
For my first marriage, I got married just before I turned 21. I know, in retrospect, that was way too young, so I began to wonder what is the best age to get married? While the current average ages to get married are 29.8 for men and 27.8 for women, the best age to get … Read more
I still remember the day I started my blog. In fact, I created the Facebook page for my blog before I started the site. Back then, I wondered is Facebook a good way to promote your business? Let me tell you what I’ve learned both in my own blog but in also working with some … Read more
When I started my site in 2016, I knew nothing about how to build a website from scratch. So I put together this ultimate guide to show you what I learned: To build a website, find a great hosting company that is fast & reliable, use WordPress.org, select a memorable & simple URL, and start … Read more
Every year as we get ready to send our daughters back to school, my wife and I get nervous. So I decided to research what the best back to school tips for parents were. Here’s what we learned: Back to school time means uncertainty, anxiety, and stress for many parents and students alike. Minimize this … Read more
I LOVE all things Disney. And while my family and I have sometimes joked about the parents often dying in Disney films, I began to wonder, in all seriousness, why do parents die in Disney movies? Walt Disney either created or was drawn to stories where 1 or both parents die due to the death … Read more
As a business leader for over 2 decades, I have attended MANY staff meetings and also led quite a few. Some were great, but many were not, so in my quest to improve mine, I started to look into meeting ground rules for facilitators to see how I could improve mine. Meeting ground rules need … Read more
My family and I love to visit Disneyland in Anaheim, California. But since it’s in California, we’ve wondered is Disneyland earthquake-proof? Disneyland is not earthquake-proof. However, due to strict California building codes and the earthquake preparedness procedures Disneyland follows, no significant damage or injuries have ever been reported at Disneyland due to an earthquake. Since … Read more
Rainwater is an abundant natural resource that can easily be harvested provided you have the right equipment and the proper technique on how to filter rainwater in a barrel. Here’s what you need to know: There are many ways to filter rainwater in a barrel. You can use natural filters, such as charcoal, stones & … Read more
Keeping our homes secure is a top priority for most of us. I had heard of security film but wasn’t sure exactly how it worked. I also wondered is security film worth it? For a home with multiple windows & glass doors, you can expect to pay $1,000 or more for a complete professional installation … Read more
My wife just experienced the death of her father. While the end of their relationship was beautiful, my wife spent many years wondering why do some parents not care? So I decided to look into why do some parents not care and get some answers. Here’s what I discovered: Some parents struggle to care due … Read more
My wife and I both had rough childhoods and have struggled with making poor choices over and over again. So we’ve had to understand the concept of repetition compulsion and how to overcome it. Repetition compulsion, the repeating of negative behavior patterns, draw us into challenging relationships & keeps us in a negative holding pattern. … Read more
I still remember taking parenting classes with my wife before the birth of our 1st daughter. We were clueless about everything, but I still remember wondering what do they teach in parenting classes? Parenting class curriculum depends on whether it was ordered by a court-ordered or voluntary and whether online or in-person. But most courses … Read more