How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and the strong. Because someday in life you will have been all of these. – George Washington Carver
Question: I ve been catching my child in small lies, of the I didn t do it variety. How can I stop this behavior before it starts to escalate? Think about it: Children lie for a variety of reasons. They lie to keep their parents happy with them, they lie so they won t get… Read more »
I lay down rules for crying/whining. If there is crying or whining, I tell my kids that they must be sick, hurt, or tired. I feel their forehead and say, you don’t feel sick. I look them over and say, you don’t look hurt. Oh you must be tired…and I pick them up and put… Read more »
Talking Terry Tinsley Talked all the time! Her constant yipping and yapping Drove everyone out of their minds! Her parents truly loved her, But living with her was tough. In fact, whenever Terry was home They wore sound-proof ear muffs! Well, Terry went to school, And after the very first day, The teacher called her… Read more »
If you want to go fast, Go alone. If you want to go far, Then go with others. Old African Saying Quoted by Melinda Gates – Melinda Gates
“Every time you forget that character is one of God s purposes for your life, you will become frustrated by your circumstances.” Rick Warren Author of “The Purpose Driven Life” – Rick Warren
Most of us spend at least ten minutes each day in front of a mirror, getting ready in the morning or preparing for bed in the evening. Instead of mindlessly daydreaming while we perform our daily grooming rituals, we can use this Mirror Time as an opportunity to give ourselves a brief checkup. I started… Read more »
While visiting in Vancouver, British Columbia, my wife and I took a day trip, via the BC Ferries to Victoria, the government seat of British Columbia. On our way down Highway 17 toward the seaside capitol, we took a brief side tour to visit beautiful Buchart Gardens. These extraordinarily, exquisite gardens, which are tucked away… Read more »
1. Strengthens conscience and awareness of the right thing to do. 2. Promotes respect for differences. 3. Increases personal responsibility. 4. Helps kids see how choices not only affect them, but also their class, school, and family. 5. Helps kids understand ethics and morality. 6. Provides a reference point for all discipline problems. 7. Facilitates… Read more »
“We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us they help us learn to endure. And endurance develops strength of character in us &.” – Apostle Paul
