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Is Your Child A Chip Off The Old Block?

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There is a phrase my son’s grandmother has been fond of using to describe my son and I since his birth. Nearly every time we talk to or see Bibi (Swahili for grandmother), something occurs to make her say chip of the old block. For those who are unfamiliar with the expression, chip off the old block means that the child has qualities that are ... [Continue Reading]

Spend Two Hours Watching Rocky With Your Child Today

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One of my favorite movies of all-time is Rocky. In fact, as soon as I’ve finished this post, I’m going to watch it for the 10,000th time. I’ve watched Rocky so many times that I can practically recite the lines right along with the actors. Among the most memorable lines for me are: “Yo Adrian!” “How 'bout I stay here and you fight?” “You ... [Continue Reading]

Practice What You Preach

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  Giving advice and keeping your child encouraged are two of the cornerstones of parenting. When children are faced with tough decisions parents are there to share wisdom and insight that might make the choices appear less demanding and clearer. When children are down in the dumps parents are there to inspire them to believe hope is not ... [Continue Reading]

Have You Tried Mindful Parenting?

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I don’t know about you but there are so many parenting methodologies I have trouble keeping track of even of fraction of them. Not to mention the names are so perplexing that when I hear them I’m unsure if I should be visiting the zoo, an aquarium or planning an airborne sightseeing trip. There is the Tiger Mom, Helicopter Parent, Elephant Mom ... [Continue Reading]

Four Tips to Help Your Child Become College Ready

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The pressure to achieve academically has never been greater. The fate of our nation hangs in the educational balance. The better prepared our children are academically, the better the nation’s collective socio-economic well-being. Looking solely at the numbers of American children who are attending college, one might surmise that American ... [Continue Reading]

Cultivate Hopes & Harvest Dreams: The Farmers Only Way

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I’m going to tell you something about me that you might not know. Can you keep a secret? Do you promise to keep my secret? I’m a big fan of farmers. I know that sounds crazy doesn't it? An urban dweller like me having more than a passing interest in farmers. Yet, it’s true. I absolutely dig farmers. Now before I go further, let me give a point ... [Continue Reading]

Has Your Life Mask Been Properly Secured First?

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“In the event of a decompression, an oxygen mask will automatically appear in front of you. To start the flow of oxygen, pull the mask towards you. Place it firmly over your nose and mouth, secure the elastic band behind your head, and breathe normally. Although the bag does not inflate, oxygen is flowing to the mask. If you are travelling with a ... [Continue Reading]

It’s Time To Develop Your Parental Involvement Policy

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The other afternoon, I received an email from a service provider that was the impetus for this post. Enclosed in the email was an important but inconspicuous statement. The statement that I received was the same statement that we all get but are reluctant to read. It’s the statement that is included with practically every contractual agreement ... [Continue Reading]

It’s Time To Give Children The Ultimate Christmas Gift

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If you are like many parents, with Christmas only a week away, you are probably running around behaving like a combination of Santa Claus and the Federal Reserve Chair. Double checking our children’s gift wish list while simultaneously trying to make certain our checkbooks balance. There are a few other noteworthy certainties about the holiday ... [Continue Reading]

Do You Know Where Your Children Are?

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Each night at 11pm, on numerous local news stations across the country, an important question is asked – "do you know where your children are". Ordinarily, the person asking the question is a member of local law enforcement. Explicit in the law enforcement officer’s question is an overt admonition to parents. “Parents” – the local officer would ... [Continue Reading]