Author: Crissi Langwell

Crissi Langwell is a romance author who writes heartfelt stories filled with humor, emotion, and a heavy dose of angst. She has been publishing books for over a decade, including her steamy Sunset Bay romance series. When she’s not writing, Crissi stays busy leading her local writers’ club Redwood Writers and getting lost in a good book (everything from romance to fantasy to thriller). She lives in Northern California with her writerly husband, Maine Coon cat Cleo, and a chair of laundry she swears she’ll fold any day now.

Surviving Single Parenthood

Being a single parent is delicate balancing act. In the world of exes, split parent households, tighter budgeting, single parent dating, and balancing a family with only one pair of hands, it can be a stressful, confusing, hectic life. But there are lessons learned along the way. (read the article...)

May 29, 2010 0

Deadbeat dads get a dose of reality

VH1 is starting a new reality show for deadbeat dads to step up to the plate. Dads will be changing diapers, soothing babies, and simulating pregnancies. And that's all great. But I have some more ideas they should include. (read the article...)

May 27, 2010 5

Passing the Cannabis Cup

Sara’s son is 14 years old. He’s a bright student finishing up his freshman year of high school. He is active on the basketball team, is serious about his schoolwork, and is an all around good kid.

And he smokes pot. (read the article...)

May 25, 2010 14

Why are you doing this?

Parenting is the hardest job in the world. It's thankless, exhausting, and endless. So why are you doing it? (read the article...)

May 24, 2010 4

Is it mean to punish kids with chores?

Not all parents agree that cleaning is the best choice of punishment for kids, that it is actually mean-spirited. Is it? (read the article...)

May 21, 2010 4

Guest Blogger: Surviving Finals Week

Many students are entering finals week in the weeks to come. Dr. David Sortino has offered up some great suggestions for parents and students to get through this week. So I am turning this blog over to him. (read the article...)

May 21, 2010 0

Conquering the divided front

After kids enter the marriage, it's easy for the romance to go to the wayside, and for even the most devoted husband and wife to forget how in love they used to be. But does it have to be that way? (read the post...)

May 20, 2010 0

S*** My Kids Ruined

If you have kids, you've heard of this site. And you've seen pictures such as this:

(read the post...)

May 19, 2010 5

The Terrible Tweens

My little girl turned 12, and all of a sudden I realize that I am in for it. And I owe my parents a million apologies. (read the post...)

May 17, 2010 9

Just Between Friends

Just Between Friends consignment sale is happening this weekend. Trust me, it's not one to be missed. (read the post...)

May 14, 2010 0

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