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Monday, May 23rd, 2011My daughter Julie is home from college so this week we have been going for walks. I hope she has enjoyed our conversations as much as I have! First, we talked about some necessary subjects and made sure we exchanged information that was important. Then, when all the business was taken care of, we had [...]
Help Your Child Develop A Love For Reading
Friday, May 20th, 2011Summertime is here and you may be wondering how to get your child to read more during their school break. Here is an article I wrote many years ago, but it still holds true! ~~~ Reading opens up a wonderful world of friends as well as fun, action and adventure. Many a breathtaking journey has [...]
Freeing Your Child From Anxiety – book review
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011I do not often do a book review and especially on a book I have not read yet, but I wanted to let you know about a book I am presently reading and am very excited about. The book is written by Tamar E. Chansky, Ph.D. and is called Freeing Your Child From Anxiety. Some [...]
Your Child and Friendship – Has social networking corrupted our understanding of “Friend?”
Thursday, May 12th, 2011“If you have two friends in your lifetime, you’re lucky. If you have one good friend, you’re more than lucky.” —Bryon Douglas “Don’t pity the girl with one true friend. Envy her. Pity the girl with just a thousand acquaintances.” —Katie Obenchain I have had discussions with young parents who believe they should not send [...]
OUR Mother’s Day Poem
Thursday, May 5th, 2011Would you add to this poem by commenting below? Please don’t add commentary, just add: A Crisp Single Sentence About A Mother’s Hand – how her hand has affected your life! It will read better if you refrain from commentary and just put down your sentence! Don’t worry about some of the lines sounding redundant. [...]
Avoid Parent Traps
Thursday, April 28th, 2011Parenting is not always easy. Professionals often get critiqued, but one of the most important jobs, that of parenting, comes with little help. When having to discipline our children parenting can be particularly challenging. Here are 5 poor parenting practices that some parents find themselves trapped in: Prison Guard Trap – Don’t just “ground” your [...]
Don’t Be Displaced As Your Child’s Major Influencer
Saturday, April 9th, 2011Truth that leads to Godliness, Titus 1:1 Let no one deceive you by fine-sounding arguments. See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. Colossians 2:4,8 I am concerned about what I believe to [...]
Screen Free Week April 18-24
Monday, April 4th, 2011Enjoy a week without screens! When my children were young we would participate in TV Free Week. Since technology has advanced the “free” week is now called Screen Free Week. I encourage you to check out the Screen-Free Resources which can be found at http://screenfree.org. You can also find some helpful hints on what to [...]
Follow Up On Family Devotions
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011In yesterday’s podcast Julie and I spoke of a book that everyone enjoyed. One that I was fearful would be difficult to locate. However, much to my joy the book is still widely available from Amazon and from Institute in Basic Life Principles! If you would like to visit IBLP’s store to purchase the book [...]
How To Make Family Devotions A Reality
Monday, March 28th, 2011I know as a young family you are not looking for one more “to do” item or to feel guilty over your shortcomings! Many feel the pressure of trying to fit family devotions into very busy schedules. Here is my advice – R E L A X ! Don’t feel like you have to do [...]
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