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Appropriate consequence
“Our daughter has been talking disrespectfully. It happened again as I drove her to her junior high youth night at church. Should I have taken her home?”
John and Kendra Smiley
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Resisting temptation
“People who excel at resisting temptation might have a secret strategy. They deliberately avoid situations in which their self-control might fail.”
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Are good manners out of date?
The advancement of technology has changed many things in our everyday life from how we speak to how we spell. It’s also changed our manners.
Kid free zones
There's a growing trend: Establishments that want your business -- as long as you leave your kids at home.
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“You don’t love me!”
“When my son does something he shouldn’t do I correct him and he tells me I’m mean and that I don’t love him. That's untrue and makes me feel horrible.”
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Financially supporting adult children
How long should parents financially bail out our adult son?
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Know when to hold ‘em…
Parenting is not an easy job. Perhaps one of the more difficult things a parent must do is to decide what battles to fight.
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7 choices that can derail an adult conversation
The definition of an adult conversation - The process of unemotionally sharing information with another person in order to communicate effectively.
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Orphans with parents
Recent figures indicated 1.8 million children were adopted in the USA. There are kids who aren't adoptable who still need positive adult interaction.
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Praising effort vs. ability
“Research suggests that when parents praise effort vs. ability, children develop a stronger work ethic and become more motivated.” Let's broaden the scope.
Our God, the One who does the impossible
Are fear and loneliness weighing you down? Let's take a moment to dwell on how powerful God is.
Put an end to emotional abuse
Emotional abuse is aimed at disrespecting and controlling a person. Dr. Linda Mintle explains what it is and how to recognize if it's happening to you.
Holy Week transformed the Jewish temple, and it can transform you
As you prepare for Easter, let's consider the value of Holy Week, and how Jesus's impact continually reverberates around the world.