Category Archives: Parenting

What it Feels Like to Walk and Be Loved

Posted on May 17, 2014 by russtowne

Source: KBON 101.1 FM’s photo With Love, Russ

Posted in Adversity, Challenges, Children, Family, Love, Parenting, Photos That Touched Me, Spirit, Stories That Touched Me | Tagged daughter, Family, father, how it feels to walk, Love, photo, shoes, walking | 22 Comments

No Star In All the Heavens

Posted on December 18, 2013 by russtowne

A Most Unusual Christmas Tree Visitors who come to our home near the holidays are often struck by the sight of a most unusual Christmas tree. Instead of a fir or some other traditional kind, we have a palm tree … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Adversity, Beauty, Challenges, Children, Creativity, Dreams, Family, Family "Fun", Gifts, Goodness, Gratitude, Illness, Ingenuity, Kindness, Loss, My Written Works Misc., Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Pain & Grief, Parenting, Photos I Took, Strength, True Stories I've Written, Writing, Youth | Tagged adversity, beach, challenges, chemotherapy, children, Christmas tree, compassion, daughter, despair, Dog, dreams, Family, friends, Friendship, gift, gifts, heavens, illness, intenive care, joy, kindnes, Love, pain, palm tree, poor, sadness, star | 18 Comments

My First Non-Fiction Book For Adults Has Just Been Released

Posted on December 10, 2013 by russtowne

Or, you could just go to Amazon.com and type “Russ Towne” in the search field to see all my books and hear several of my songs. “From the Heart of a Grateful Man” is focused on Relationships, Family, and Parenting. … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Commitment, Discipline & Consequences, Fairness, Family, Family "Fun", Feelings/Emotions, Forgiveness, Friendship, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Growth/Learning, Humor, Joy & Happiness, Life, LIfe Lessons, Loneliness, Loss, Love, Marriage, Mistakes, My Written Works Misc., Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Pain & Grief, Parenting, Story Writing Adventures, Traditions & Rituals, Writing, Youth | Tagged author, book, children, commitment, couples, daughter, Family, friends, friendships, husband, Love, non-fiction, parenting, Relationships, sons, spouses, wife, writer | 17 Comments

A War of Wills

Posted on November 16, 2013 by russtowne

Here is an excerpt from my book, “From the Heart of a Grateful Man” which is due to be released next month. A War of Wills As parents, My Beloved and I were blessed with remarkably honest children. They were … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Choices, Discipline & Consequences, Family, Family "Fun", My Written Works Misc., Non-fiction Stories I've Written, Non-Fiction Writing I've Done, Parenting, Youth | Tagged author, book, child, children, consequences, discipline, Family, grateful, heart, parenting, pride, proud, son, writing | 10 Comments

Don’t Smile!

Posted on August 25, 2013 by russtowne

(A repost for newer folks to this site.) My Beloved and I found that one of the hardest things about disciplining our young children was staying serious when scolding them—especially when every instinct in our bodies and minds wanted to … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Family, Family "Fun", Fun, Parenting, True Stories I've Written | Tagged child, children, discipline, fun, humor, parenting, scolding, wife | 6 Comments

Hallway Torture

Posted on August 21, 2013 by russtowne

(This is a re-post for newer readers.) One of the toughest challenges My Beloved and I had as parents was regarding discipline. We wanted to be firm but loving and fair, and for the consequences to be effective, age-appropriate, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Discipline & Consequences, Family, Parenting | Tagged children, consequences, discipline, Family, humor, parenting | 2 Comments

The Twins are HOME!

Posted on July 26, 2013 by russtowne

My twin grandsons have finally been released from the hospital and are now safely at HOME! They will soon be in my arms, and have been in my heart from the moment I learned of their existence. With Love, Russ

Posted in Abundance, Blessings, Children, Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Parenting, Photos That Touched Me | Tagged grandfather, grandparent, grandsons, grandtwins, home, twins | 12 Comments

Proud Papa and the Twins

Posted on July 22, 2013 by russtowne

Posted in Abundance, Children, Parenting, Photos That Touched Me | Tagged father, Grandchildren, grandfather, grandsons, Mother, papa, parenting, sons, twins | 23 Comments

Look Out World, Here They Come!

Posted on July 18, 2013 by russtowne

My Beloved and I became grandparents of twins today! Alexander Samuel and Zachary Robert and their mommy and daddy are all doing well. The twin’s grandparent’s are thrilled, ecstatic, and proud of all four members of the new family. This … Continue reading →