Open the door to lies then doubt and truth will often take flight as well. We talk about children lying but because we are the adults in charge, we do not talk about our own lying. Fess up, you know you do it— just like the rest of us. You say you never lied to your children? … [Read more...] about Kids’ Built-In Crap Detectors
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6 Steps to Developing Success Characteristics
“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” –John Wooden I wasn't going to do this. I promised myself that I wouldn't go here again. I told myself that I … [Read more...] about 6 Steps to Developing Success Characteristics
Summer Wedding? Flowers for the Event
The best flowers for a summer wedding are the flowers you want. If you want roses, then roses are the best flowers for a summer wedding. If you want chrysanthemums, then that is best. Of course, if you do not know what you want, then consider the following options, as they are … [Read more...] about Summer Wedding? Flowers for the Event
Personal Thoughts to Help Bring Grace Into Your Life
“Grace has to be the loveliest word in the English language. It embodies almost every attractive quality we hope to find in others. Grace is a gift of the humble to the humiliated. Grace acknowledges the ugliness of wrongdoing by choosing to see beyond it. Grace accepts a person … [Read more...] about Personal Thoughts to Help Bring Grace Into Your Life
Helping Your Child Fit In on the Playground
Playground cliques can be hard on kids in elementary school through high school, if you are on the outside looking in, it can be hard on their self esteem. As a parent, knowing what you can do to help your kids break into a playground clique is important. Try the … [Read more...] about Helping Your Child Fit In on the Playground
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to