– For the Safety, Security, and Success of the Family
As parents, protecting our children immediately becomes our the primary task. It would be this writer’s opinion that we consider the protection of our children emotionally, physically, and spiritually. This is no easy task and will require a dedicated effort to accomplish it. One child psychologist friend of mine said that if, as a parent, […]
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June is here, and summertime is almost upon us. That means vacation season is fast approaching and it’s time to get cracking on finalizing your summer vacation plans. That said, safety is the first priority at home or when traveling, so do take the time to find out the safe and less-safe places to vacation […]
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It would be great if everyone could experience financial success. Many look at those who have achieved it, did not get their by being born with a silver spoon in their mouth. It came from focus, determination, and ample amounts of work. Are there simple steps that anyone can take to get there? Certainly there […]
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The process by which your children are educated is most likely one of the most important endeavors that you as a parent must engage in. It is our opinion that there is no right answer for every family. Each family must decide for themselves who is the primary educator for all levels of a child’s […]
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Camping is one of the wonderful pastimes that, more often than not, simply does not match up to what it appears to be online and in the movies. That is primarily due to a lack of preparation or an unwillingness to recognize our limits when it comes to such activity. This does not mean we […]
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It’s the role reversal neither side wants. As your parents cared for you while you grew up, now you must look after them as they decline with age. If you – and they – are lucky, your parents will remain in good health and lead active lives well into their golden years. If you’re not […]
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When it comes to raising children to be strong and healthy, we often focus on preventing risky behaviors, like underage drinking or taking drugs. We warn our kids about the dangers of these actions and encourage our kids to avoid them. However, our families often face more common dangers every day that we often don’t […]
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Sending your kids off to college can be super stressful. You know that they are capable and you have confidence in them, but at the same time, they are moving away from their family and support network. If anything major were to go down while they were away, you probably won’t be able to help […]
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While it’s always important to give kids time to just be kids, children growing up today face a much steeper learning curve than either baby boomers or millennials. In fact, child development experts now say that increasing expectations in school and in the workplace mean that kids need to start internalizing basic emotional, cultural and […]
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When it comes to protecting your family, you may have already taken the usual measures: alarm systems, personal firearms, and secure locks. But one of the most effective deterrents is a dog. Many dogs, regardless of breed or size, are natural watchdogs. Their bark is often enough to alert you of an issue, and a […]
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