Rebecca Kay Bright, Author

The Power of Discipline: Shaping Stronger Futures for Our Children In recent years, there's been a troubling trend among parents to prioritize friendship over discipline when it comes to raising their children. But let's face it, being a parent means much more than just being a buddy. It means instilling values, setting boundaries, and teaching accountability from day one. Discipline isn't about punishment; it's about teaching children that actions have consequences. By setting clear expectations and enforcing rules, parents lay the foundation for responsible behavior and respect for authority. Saying "no," administering consequences like extra chores or earlier bedtimes, and implementing timeouts are all vital tools in shaping well-rounded individuals. Unfortunately, when discipline is lacking, the consequences can be dire. Children who grow up without boundaries often struggle to respect authority, follow rules, and empathize with others. This lack of disci

Remembering Rockport: The Forgotten Victims of Hurricane Harvey In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, much of the nation's attention has rightfully been on the devastation in Houston. However, amid the widespread coverage of flooded streets and displaced families, there's a quieter tragedy unfolding in the coastal town of Rockport, Texas. Rockport, much like Biloxi, Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina, has been all but forgotten in the media frenzy surrounding Harvey. Yet, the destruction it has suffered is nothing short of catastrophic. Homes have been reduced to rubble, streets are impassable, and basic necessities like water, electricity, and groceries are in critically short supply. While Houston has seen an outpouring of support and assistance, the same cannot be said for Rockport and its surrounding areas. Relief efforts are struggling to reach these communities, as resources are diverted to larger, more visible cities. Here's where we can make a difference. If you o

You Can't Be A Good Parent & Be Selfish One of the hardest things to come to terms with and learn to do is NOT be selfish once you become a parent. Once you find out you have a baby on the way the days of “I want” “me” and so on are over for at least eighteen years (more if you have more than one kid). If you are a woman and pregnant your body is no longer your own rather you are sharing it with this little person depending on you to protect it from everything, even yourself if you are selfish. I'm sure some of you are calling me every name in the book because you buy into the extreme form of feminism that says a baby is a parasite until it's born and a woman has every right to drink, do tobacco products, do dope, have casual sex, or whatever she wants EVEN when pregnant. Well to that I say you can X out now and go about your day or keep reading and hopefully learn how NOT to be a self centered bitch, your choice. Okay now that's dealt with let me continue.

Apprentice Potter, year 1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter. Anything you do not recognize is my own. If I did own Harry Potter, Harry would not have been a Horcrux and Severus Snape, Remus Lupin, Mad-Eye Moody, Dobby, Hedwig, nor would either of the Twins have DIED! This is disclaimer will apply for the continuation of this fic and really all others. – Obviously Thanks also go out to  Slytherin66 for aiding with plot ideas, Slytherin ways of thinking, 'special' character interaction, sane and logical viewpoints, and such  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------