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Character: 10 Thought Provoking Quotes
Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny. – Unknown Nearly all men can stand adversity, but … Continue reading
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic violence is best understood as a pattern of abusive behaviors — including physical, sexual, and psychological attacks as well as economic coercion — used by one intimate partner against another (adult or adolescent) to gain, maintain, or regain power … Continue reading
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Reading Inspires!
This is a very cute commercial. Reading does inspire! It also helps children (and adults) grow their vocabulary. Take time out each day with your children to read to them or let them read out loud to you. Not only are … Continue reading
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Danger: “Button” Batteries and Kids…Don’t Mix!
Last fall, 13-month-old Aidan Truett of Hamilton, Ohio developed what seemed like an upper respiratory infection. He lost interest in food and vomited a few times, but doctors attributed it to a virus. After nine days of severe symptoms and … Continue reading
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Building Confidence, Self-Respect & Thoughtfulness: 10 Everyday Phrases
You can use these everyday phrases to instill confidence, self-respect, and thoughtfulness in your children. Thank you. It’s important to acknowledge your child’s efforts to help you or others. You might say: “Thanks for helping me look for that missing … Continue reading
Managing Stress in Middle School
Fantastic post written by Patti Ghezzi Middle school kids often worry about interactions with peers and their school performance. Some kids navigate the social minefield of adolescence as if it were an obstacle course in PE. They may struggle to get … Continue reading
‘Stranger Danger’: Goal is to Educate without Scaring
One of the greatest concerns of parents for their children is “stranger danger.” The secret to teaching children about safety concerns is to educate without scaring. Let your child know that most people are okay, but there are some who … Continue reading
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Ten Basic Principles of Good Parenting
Laurence Steinberg;the Distinguished University Professor and the Laura Carnell Professor of Psychology at Temple, wrote The Ten Basic Principles of Good Parenting (Simon & Schuster). This easy to follow how-to book is the perfect format for today’s busy parents. Here is … Continue reading
