15th October 2009
Words hold power. They have the power to lift up as well as the power to break down others around us. Because of the intrinsic power of what we say, it is important as parents to intentionally and routinely speak positive words to children. Words convey m...
05th October 2009
Children are known for getting themselves into tough situations. Kids know just what to do to set off mom or dad, whether on purpose or inadvertently. Oftentimes these are meaningless actions – not closing the kitchen cupboard after pouring a bowl of ce...
24th September 2009
The statistics related to violence in the media are staggering. According to the National Institute on Media and the Family, an average of 20 to 25 violent acts is shown in each hour of children's television programs. Another study done by the organizatio...
17th September 2009
The state of the United States economy has always been on the minds of tax payers, but with the recent economic downturn complete with talks of bailouts, stimulus checks and living within our means, the economy has pushed to the forefront of most people's...
15th September 2009
The first day of school to parents often acts as a benchmark in their development. Magazines, articles, videos and programs have been made solely for the purpose of getting a child ready for their first day of kindergarten. One magazine article says that ...
07th September 2009
The role of the parent is the role of a provider. Parents of young children especially are needed to meet the basic needs of the child. They must put food on the table, create a safe and welcoming home and make sure that the child has the tools he or she ...
30th August 2009
Life can change in an instant. In one single moment, a life can be lost and a life can be forever changed. At the end of one's life, people often look back at what they could have done differently, what they wish they would have accomplished, and most oft...
05th August 2009
Self worth is so important in all of our lives and that’s why it’s important that we, as parents and caregivers of children, have such a responsibility to know how to instill this important foundational structure into our child’s life.
Oftentimes...
16th July 2009
Selecting the right preschool is important to ensure that your child’s preschool experience will help them to gain an appreciation of what school is like and acquire a positive attitude toward school.
After you’ve confirmed that the preschool has b...
06th July 2009
When you hear the name “Michael Jackson,” you probably have two different thoughts: “incredible performer” and “very strange person.”
I personally think that history will largely remember his legacy of memorable songs, videos, and dance num...
01st July 2009
When we gather with our family and friends this 4th of July are we remembering what or who we are really celebrating?
I had to take a moment before this great celebration to remember what 4th of July is really about and all that we need to be thankful ...
28th June 2009
If this title is true that words are more than just words what could this mean? The Word of God is powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword. God spoke and created the universe and everything in it. The Word existed in the beginning and was with God a...
26th June 2009
Such a no-nonsense title – of course we would choose to build instead of destroy ... right? Well, I find myself believing this is what I’d choose but if I’m honest and I take inventory of the words I’ve used throughout the day, I’d have to say ...
18th June 2009
We all know the story about Adam and Eve and how God told them they could eat anything they wanted, except they could not eat from the tree in the middle of the Garden of Eden.
Genesis 3: 6 says, When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good ...
16th June 2009
Let’s talk about Abraham to see how he was set apart. When we read Genesis, we know that Abraham came from the city of Ur. Modern archeology tells us that Ur was a sophisticated and lively city, located along the Euphrates River in modern day Iraq, ab...
