– For the Safety, Security, and Success of the Family
Online bullying, shootings, and other unkindness from our younger generations seems to be sweeping headlines in our world today. It’s a perfect time to focus on kindness within our family. As parents, we can instill this right from the start as part of our family values. Here are a few key points to encourage kindness: […]
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Family vacations are wonderful opportunities to find togetherness and create lasting memories. However, regardless of whether you have a large or small, extended or blended family, choosing a vacation destination can be a challenge. After all, the goal is to please everyone– adults and kids alike. Even within the same family, some might be more […]
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As a parent, we know there are things that a child needs such as food, shelter, and an education. However, there are also things that children need that can be expressed through words. These things may not occur to us to tell our children because we are too busy trying to support them, but these […]
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Family vacations are good for everyone. As Susan Krauss Whitbourne of the University of Massachusetts, Boston, says: “It puts you in a different frame of mind, gets you out of your standard patterns and can give you time with family.” But let’s face it – planning a vacation can be a logistical nightmare. Is it […]
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Being a Gold Star family (or, more correctly, a Gold Star American Family) is a somewhat dubious honor. No one really wants to be a Gold Star Family member – but when you’re part of a Blue Star Family (an honor we should all be proud of), the chance is always there. What is a […]
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“Family” can mean different things to different people. Our definitions on what a family is (and what it means to be part of one) are often influenced by personal experiences, different cultures, economics and society as a whole. There are also many different types of families: immediate family, extended families, complex and step-families, traditional, adopted […]
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Survival, preparedness and other related situations require an incredible amount of mental fortitude. Most of that comes from experience. What about the kids when something happens? Typically they do not have the life experiences to have developed much mental fortitude yet. That is both good and bad, here are some ways you can help them. […]
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It’s been one week since Donald Trump’s election win, and many people across the country are reeling from the President-elect’s upset. Regardless of where you stand regarding political affiliations, a Trump presidency will be starkly different than Obama’s terms in office. With different approaches to the economy, national security, education and more, Trump is likely […]
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“Do as I say, don’t do as I do.” How many times have you heard that? I dare say we have all heard someone in a position of power whether it is a parent, coach, teacher, mentor or other say this. As a parents, though, we should do our best to not say these […]
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During any event in which you find yourself in a burning or sinking vehicle you must get out of it as soon as possible. At that point, your vehicle is nothing more than a tomb waiting to claim a victim. Let me point out some things to consider for each of these situations and then […]
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