Living with a child, especially one in the pre-teen or teenage years, can be particularly challenging. What happened? How did this once sweet-tempered, polite and obedient little girl (well, relatively!) turn so mean and hateful to her parents? She truly seems at times to be filled with animosity, scorn, and sarcasm. WhatEVER!
Well, here’s a surprise: kids are notoriously and overwhelmingly lying to their parents about their true feelings towards them.

Like your family probably does, the Hobbins family has a few traditions that have brought great joy and benefits over the years. One tradition I would like to share with you has to do with birthdays. In our family, most of our traditions have to do with food, and celebrating a birthday is no exception! See how a simple tradition can make a difference for a lifetime!