Copyright © Dina Goldstein. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. My family is getting ready for our daughter’s birthday party this weekend. When we asked Kaitlyn to choose a party theme we knew that her answer would somehow involve: My Little Pony, Tinker Bell or make-up.  She is such a girly-girl (and to my surprise, there are actual “How to Be Girly”...

Photo by D. Sharon Pruitt I had no idea that being a single parent was this hard. Quite frankly, all of my previous beliefs did not come close to what I have been experiencing for the last seven days. Unless you are a family member or a personal friend, you may not have been aware of what’s been happening in my life for the last week, so let me catch you up to speed....

Do you have a child that struggles with worry, anxiety or phobias? Tell us your story about what it’s been like for you and your child in dealing with these issues. What worked? What attempts did you make that did not help the situation? About Real World Stories We at FamilyInsights believe that everybody has a story worth sharing. It is these stories that bond...

How well do you know your neighbors? My wife and I went on a movie date last night (thanks mom & dad for watching the kids). We watched a preview for a movie called, The Lovely Bones. I haven’t seen the movie yet but it caused me to reflect about the importance of keeping kids safe from the many dangers that exist in this world. My heart and prayers always...

Signs that a loved one may struggle with an eating disorder: 1. Skips meals or under-portions in comparison to others. 2. Boasts about eating healthy foods. 3. Holds rigid rituals and rules about eating (i.e. eats certain food groups in order or by color, won’t eat past a certain time, cuts foods into small pieces, counts bites, etc). 4. Verbalization of dissatisfaction...

In his 2004 American documentary film, Super Size Me, Morgan Spurlock embarked on the journey of taking an honest look at the obesity problem in America, pointing its finger at the unmoderated consumption of fast food as the culprit. The saying, “you are what you eat,” reminds us of the importance of being mindful about what we put in our mouths within the context...

There seems to be some controversy about the authenticity of this picture, the existence of this toy or its availability in the U.S. but either way, what are toy manufacturers thinking when producing pole-dancing dolls for kids? Is it really for kids?  Well, what I can say is that it looks very different than the infamous USB Pole Dancer (video) advertised as “your...

“I’ll never forget the first porno magazine I ever held in my hands when I was in middle school,” he candidly shared with the group of men who faithfully attended sessions seeking ongoing support and accountability.  During that period in my life, I co-facilitated a counseling group for men who struggled with sexual addictions and sexual misbehaviors.  Their...