Participation Awards… You either love them or you hate them. As a coach and a teacher, I hate them. As a coach and a teacher, I’m here to tell you that the majority of kids I’ve come in contact with hate them too. We need to stop rewarding kids for just showing up. Being a…
I’m a huge skeptic when it comes to a lot of things. I’m not against trying new things; I’m just big creature of habit. when it comes to a lot of things. I’m not against trying new things; I’m just big creature of habit. I really didn’t think much of the lifestyle Mr. Troop and…
Working out is hard… What is your least favorite cop joke? Mr. Troop hates the donuts and cops combo. He’s never been a huge fan of donuts, but he just can’t stand the correlation between police officers and donuts. Because of that, he rarely eats donuts, and he works out five days a week. He…
Dear struggling parent: I see you putting a smile on your face as you make breakfast for the kids while your spouse sleeps in. I hear you cursing under your breath as you do the same task you’ve asked someone else to complete three days in a row. I understand the weakness you feel in…
The things women don’t talk about when it comes to pregnancy and childbirth.
Being a working mom is a difficult task. It requires you to divide your time among your family, your colleagues, your friends, and yourself. Staying organized and finding time to complete every task you need to throughout the day can be extremely stressful. Add to that the fact that you may be returning from maternity…
*This post contains affiliate links and I will make a small profit if you choose to make a purchase from Ergobaby. Whether you’re a police wife, a working parent, a stay at home parent, or a grandparent, kids can be needy and it can be exhausting. With D, we quickly found out that he was…
This post contains affiliate inks: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. What happens when your officer works the night shift, needs to sleep during the day, and you have children? All too often, you find yourself going crazy trying to entertain the kids while your officer gets some much needed shut eye….
The Question “Your husband/wife calls and says they’ll be home soon. In minutes, how ‘soon’ will they be home?” Recently, my boss asked our staff this question. Everyone jotted down their answers, then he started with, “Does anyone have 15 minutes or less?” and so on. He then asked if anyone had anything higher than…
When the long shifts start to add up, the emotions can overflow. Take a look at how we handle the meltdowns.