Archive for the 'adolescent' Category

It’s 10 O’Clock - Do You Know Where Your Car Is?

Friday, March 28th, 2008

Kids, Cars and the Bizarre

by Marisue Alsobrook
Introduction: This pre-teen started the engine alright, only it wasn’t his engine, it was ours and it belonged to a white Ford in our driveway. Meet Johnny. He was 8 when he was placed in our home, a product of family incest and a victim of family sexual abuse. [...]

Yes, You Can! Make Your Dreams Come True With These 6 Secrets

Friday, December 21st, 2007

by Marisue Alsobrook 
Introduction: Dreams, desires, wishes. We all have them and should.  As long as we realize dreams and goals are fullfilled by the energy and time we devote to them, dreams are good for us and give us excitement and hope that tomorrow is going to be better.
Life is full of challenges and I’m [...]

Teens: Are We Interfering, or Parenting?

Saturday, June 9th, 2007

Marisue says:  “I don’t remember much about being a teen because I was working, going to school, attending school activities, going to church, and taking care of my mother who had lost her eyesight and was learning to walk with her guide dog.  For my dad and myself, time passed quickly; days were full of [...]

Teens and Drugs, LookOut Leroy, Here comes the Law!

Sunday, December 3rd, 2006

Teens and Drugs 
“Sneaky behavior is nothing to laugh about.  I’m not trying to make light of a serious situation, but take a deep breath, relax your shoulders, muster a small smile, and say to yourself “I can do something that will make this better” 10 times.” 
Police Action 
Being a police officer and foster parent at the [...]