The month before Christmas has got to be the longest time of year for kids! Help you kids make it through the long days of December by celebrating Advent. Even better, Advent also helps you keep the focus of Christmas on Jesus rather than Santa Claus, presents, and other commercial aspects of Christmas. Read Full Story
It does not always take a lot to make a difference in someones lives. To some people, to some children even a dollar or two can make a world of difference. Here are four real children you can make a positive impact with. Read Full Story
How can we help our kids make sense of the Fort Hood incident when we ourselves cannot make sense of it? Fort Hood brought out the worst in people, but also brought out the best. Lets talk to our kids about two such heros, Kimberly Munley and Amber Bahr. Read Full Story
With Thanksgiving approaching, I am struck by thoughts of fairness and gratitude. This Thanksgiving season, I am going to outlaw "No fair" outbreaks from me and the kids alike. Why don't you join us as we focus on our blessings and practice gratitude? Read Full Story
Today, not as many children play as much or use their imagination as much as when we were kids... and that may cripple them in the long run. Here are some tips for encouraging play and imagination. Read Full Story
We are generally aware of what we say to our teens. But did you ever think about what you don't say to your teen? Are there things that you aren't saying to your teen that they want or need to hear? Read Full Story
One way is to help our children understand life is to simply step back and look at nature all around us. Here is a Youtube video of some really cute baby animals. Read Full Story
All children have the desire and the ability to be successful, you just have to know how to get it out of them. Dr. Sylvia Rimm discusses reveals some of her parenting tips on how to do just that. Read Full Story
A close father-daughter relationship and Dad taking an interest in the girls' lives. When Dad shows respect to his daughters and his wife, the children are learning a valuable lesson and learn to value themselves... Read Full Story
