I have 3 kids and let me tell you, sometimes they can be messy. Since they are all different ages, we’ve wondered what age should a child clean their room on their own. Kids should start to help pick up their room between age 1-2. As they get older, help them clean their rooms weekly. … Read more
I cheated on my ex-wife back in 2013, destroying her trust in me. The #1 question she had back then was “can I trust my husband after he cheated on me?” To trust your husband again after he cheated will take time, likely 1 year for each month the affair lasted. But it will also … Read more
My family and I just returned from a visit to the San Diego Zoo. Since we’ve been to a lot of zoos and this one was, by far, the most expensive, afterward, we began to wonder is the San Diego Zoo worth it? A family of 4 can spend over $200 for a 1-day pass, … Read more
With 3 daughters, you can bet there are times when my wife and I need a break. But we see it all the time with our friends as well. So we’ve wondered how to encourage your child to play independently. Here’s what we’ve learned, both as parents and educators: Set clear boundaries, but provide assurances … Read more
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