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A director of religious education once told me that as grade-school children begin to process the world, they come to their parents and teachers with questions. We need to answer those questions, she said, because the window isn’t open all that long. If you don’t answer their questions honestly, somewhere around...
If a young adult in your life is preparing to fly the coop and soar into college life, check out the advice of this seasoned dad. OK! Sweetheart, I see you’re all packed and ready for your very first day of college. I notice I didn’t have to beg you...
Do your children listen to you? Are they obedient? Are they respectful? Do they understand the role and meaning of authority? Do they know their place in the family? If you answered “no” to any of these questions, you might want to review what your children watch on TV. It...
Written by Robert I. Craig July-August 2002 My friend’s daughter and my daughter have entered puberty. My friend and I laugh-if we don’t laugh, we’ll cry-about how unpredictable our daughter’s behavior can sometimes be. Click here to read the full article
I’m the captain of a small boat that’s being buffeted by a hurricane. The only other passengers on board are my two terrified children huddled below deck. I grip the lifeline tightly and fight against the waves that try to sweep me overboard. I’m tempted to give in and let...