January 30, 2012
My 5th grade son and I recently had a conversation about why Tim Tebow is such a good guy to idolize: he cares for others above himself, he understands his strength and abilities come from God, and he epitomizes the values Christ taught us. That’s a good guy to look up to... continue reading...
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W15H January 17, 2012
Our country is at a crossroads.
Some of our capable kids will jump on the entitlement bandwagon and let the government (i.e., the taxpaying producers) take care of them through the welfare and unemployment systems. The rest of the kids will take their future in their own han... continue reading...
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Becoming Your Own Boss in 12 Months,
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e bay,
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Jerry Cook,
kids starting businesses,
Melinda Emerson,
Parent Guide to Raising CEO Kids,
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Raising CEO Kids,
Sarah Cook,
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steve jobs January 11, 2012
Sometimes it’s hard for moms and dads to remember that when their kid is terrorizing the family with naughty behavior or crabbiness, God still loves those little urchins. I know my kids definitely strengthened my belief in prayer. Thi... continue reading...
Tags: Big Idea Entertainment,
Christian DVDs for kids,
Gideon,
God Loves You Very Much,
God Made You Special,
Isaiah 54,
Little Joe,
Rack,
Shack and Benny,
VeggieTales,
VeggieTales DVDs November 29, 2011
It’s many people’s dream – going to college but is it truly worth it anymore?
According to a recent Pew Research poll of over 2,000 adults and over 1,000 college and university presidents, the answer is intriguing.
Over half the adults surveyed believe higher education ... continue reading...
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US Census Bureau November 3, 2011
This little piggy went to market…this little piggy stayed home…and this little piggy goes organic! That’s the name of a brand new website providing certified organic clothing to your little bundles of joy.
This Little Piggy Goes Organic (www.thislittlepiggygoes... continue reading...
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Victoria Bauman June 16, 2011
I know it might seem crazy because most kids don’t even know what their own bodies are doing.
New research from UCLA’s Memory and Aging Research Center suggests that our children’s technical abilities are changing the structure of their brain... continue reading...
Tags: body language,
Call of Duty,
Carol Kinsey Goman,
developing empathy in children,
eye contact,
family dinner,
have dinner together,
mirroring body language,
reading others,
social media,
texting,
The Silent Language of Leaders How Body Language Can Help or Hurt How You Lead May 1, 2011
May 1st is the beginning of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month.
In a new DVD from Scholastic Storybook Treasures called “Tikki Tikki Tembo…And More Stories to Celebrate Asian Heritage,” children can enjoy 6 classic Asian storie... continue reading...
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video April 26, 2011
As parents, we often wonder how to instill character in our children. Once we teach these principles, then what?
Terry Bomar is trying to help take this character to the next level.
Bomar founded the organiz... continue reading...
Tags: Be Someone's Hero,
Character Counts,
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Dan Haggerty,
David Carradine,
Doug McClure,
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Jean Michele Cousteau,
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Young Adventurers April 3, 2011
Jack Black was at it again, with a short do, dancing, singing and LOTS of slime! Nickelodeon’s annual Kids Choice Awards were televised last night on Nick (of course).
With lots of antics, songs, surprises and fun, the night was a blast for everyone. The festivities... continue reading...
Tags: American Idol,
Anna Sophia Robb,
Dylan Sprouse,
Heidi Klum,
iCarly,
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Jane Lynch,
Jason Segel,
Jim Carey,
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Modern Family,
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Rico Rodriguez,
Russell Brand,
Selena Gomez,
Snoop Dogg,
Sponge Bob Squarepants,
The Karate Kid,
The Suite Life on Deck,
The Wizards of Waverly Place,
Victoria Justice,
Willow Smith March 30, 2011
Whether you’re divorced, deployed, have to travel a lot for work, or all three, you want to stay connected to your children.
Eight years ago, Dr. Keith Jowers, Ph.D., started the organization Dads 4 Life (www.dads4life.org) to focus on the need... continue reading...
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Facebook,
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I love you,
Keith Jowers,
Kristina Jowers,
Part Time Dad Full Time Heart,
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