It’s the sound of a whining child! Parents will do almost anything to make it stop. But yelling or responding harshly to a whining child is one of the worst things you can do. Instead, try this. First, ignore it. If you do, your child will learn that whining doesn’t work. Second, when your child begins to whine, simply leave the room. Third, remove the cause of the whining. Fourth, name it…say something...
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Today we remember the dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. … a man of ministry, peace and vision. He dreamed of equality between all races. In 1963, Dr. King said, “I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” What’s your dream for your kids? Is it your dream or theirs? Is it what’s best for...
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To be a great dad takes courage. The courage to set your own house rules, to admit when you are wrong, and to be a parent, not a pal, to your kids. In the movie, Courageous, five men sign a resolution to be the best fathers they can be. They discover it’s one of the most difficult challenges of their lives. Alex, the lead character in Courageous said, “I don’t feel like I started well, I want to finish well.” ...
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Winter… it can be a harsh season of blizzards, dreary skies, leafless trees and brown grass. But winter is so important… if the grass didn't freeze, if the trees didn't shed, if the flowers didn't fade, we wouldn't have such rich foliage and vibrant growth in the spring. Maybe you're going through a winter season in your life right now…maybe it's the loss of a job, a serious illness, or death of a family member....
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Hopefully you didn’t go into debt over the holidays. But if you did, getting the mail can be a real downer. So now what? To start with, don’t go into denial and keep charging. Take a deep breath, put away your credit cards and pay cash. Next, figure out a payment plan and stick to it. Then, focus on the positives of your plan. Being debt-free will give you peace of mind to enjoy what the New Year will bring....
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It seems that resolutions are made to be broken. Is it any wonder then, that kids often say parents talk the talk – but don't walk the walk? Breaking resolutions may seem like no big deal. But if our kids hear us make those pledges and then not keep them… we're giving them another example of how it's okay to break your word. Then they might figure it's also okay to violate contracts, or even ignore things… like...
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