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Parents
All I Want For Christmas Is You
Can We Love Our Kids Too Much?
Kids Want Parents To Be Parents
Dads To Sons, Sons To Daughters
Down To The Bare Boards (living without the mod cons)
Is It Too Late? (to be a better parent)
It's All In Our Raisin' (preserving old fashioned values)
Kids As Confidantes (kids are not your counselors)
Learn To Live (example influences our kids)
Maintaining A United Front (being consistent)
No More Wishy Washy Parentling
Outsourcing Parental Responsibility
Parent Or Teacher Responsibility?
Peer Pressure vs Parental Influence
Quality vs Quantity Time With Kids
Smart Or Good Kids? (which would you choose?)
The Four Legged Stool (support systems)
The Ingredients For Successful Family Meetings
The Rescuers (recuing our kids so they never learn)
Those Beautiful Words 'Well Done'!
Whats In A Name? (creating a positive identity)
When To Focus And When To Listen
Where Do Parents Stand? (parents need to achieve also)
You Are A Role Model (no matter what)
You Are The Voice (parents voices should influence kids the most)
Training Kids
Demolition Derby (kids who break toys)
Good Choices Are The Product Of Wisdom
In His Steps (having a servant heart)
Jack In The Box (thinking outside the box)
Pickles In A Jar (being a glowing example)
Teaching Kids How To Fight Injustice
Teaching Kids To Accept Others' Opinions
Teaching Kids To Make Wise Choices
Teaching Your Kids To Be Punctual
Teaching Your Kids About Consequences
Teaching Your Kids About Integrity
Teaching Your Kids Coping Skills
Teaching Your Kids Good Manners
Teaching Your Kids Self-Control
Teaching Your Kids Self Discipline
Teaching Your Kids The Joy Of Giving
Teaching Your Kids To Be Content
Teaching Your Kids To Be Creative
Teaching Your Kids To Be Positive
Teaching Your Kids To Be Thoughtful
Teaching Your Kids To Do Chores
Teaching Your Kids To Value Their Stuff
Teaching Your Kids Respectful Communication
The Good Life (without having to spend)
The Ripple Effect (how one's actions affect others)
Toddlers
Keep Little Einstein Interested
Kids Safety In Church And Community
Little Angels In Sunday School
Monkey Business (leashes on tots)
Small Boys Cast Long Shadows (legacy and friendship)
Surviving The Storms - Strong Willed Child
Teens
Are Kids More Stressed In 2013?
Changing Gears (changing schools/jobs)
Dads To Sons, Sons To Daughters
Developing And Sharing Opinions
Developing Self-Esteem In Teens
Getting The Best From Your Teen
Good Choices Are The Product Of Wisdom
How To Become A WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get)
I'm Coming Home (teens who come back after leaving)
In The Pursuit Of Happiness (doing what i want - as it fits)
Jack In The Box (thinking outside the box)
Laziness Develops Through Childhood
Listen To The Music (discriminating music messages)
Living Beyond Ourselves (kindness to others)
Living Beyond The Dream (living our dreams)
Moody Blues (when kids won't talk to you)
Olympic Glory (gleaning inspiration from our heroes)
Peer Pressure vs Parental Influence
Pickles In A Jar (being a great example to others)
Preparing Your Teens For A Great Marriage
Riding The Bumps (managing difficult situations)
Sexual Responsisbility For Teens
Should Kid's Rooms Be Private?
Success Depends On Good Habits
Surviving The Storms - Strong Willed Child
The Blessing In Laying It Down (letting it go - not holding grudges)
The Faceless Generation (no face-to-face contact)
The Good Life (without having to spend)
The Importance Of Belonging - Teens
The Ripple Effect (how one's actions affect others)
When Teens Forget Thier Training
When They Don't Make The Team (overcoming disappointment)
Who Needs An E-Match'M' Up? (single matching websites)
Who Needs Money? (you don't need money to have fun)
Your Reputation Can Bless Or Bite You
Grandparents
Are You A Pushover Grandparent?
Developing And Sharing Opinions
Discipline And Special Needs Kids Pt 1
Discipline And Special Needs Kids Pt 2
Raising Your Children's Children
Teaching Your Kids To Do Chores
The Child Within (tapping the fun side within)
The Four Legged Stool (support systems)
Discipline & Conflict
Alleviating Conflict In The Home
Demolition Derby (kids who break toys)
Discipline And Special Needs Kids Pt1
Discipline And Special Needs Kids Pt2
Little Angels In Sunday School
Maintaining A United Front (being consistent)
No More Wishy Washy Parentling
Riding The Bumps (managing difficult situations)
Saying It Straight (clear communication to kids)
Teaching Your Kids About Consequences
Teaching Your Kids Self-Control
Teaching Your Kids Self Discipline
When Teens Forget Thier Training
Tweens
Dads To Sons, Sons To Daughters
Listen To The Music (discriminating music messages)
Peer Pressure vs Parental Influence
Education
Changing Gears (changing schools/jobs)
Education Breaks The Poverty Cycle
Enhancing Your Child's Educational Performance
Gearing Up For The New School Year
Getting The Best From Your Teen
How To Keep Bright Kids On Task
Living Beyond The Dream (living our dreams)
Once Upon A Time (reading to our kids)
Parent Or Teacher Responsibility?
Reading - A Great Brain Stimulator
Success Depends On Good Habits
Teaching Kids Good Study Habits Pt 1
Teaching Kids Good Study Habits Pt 2
Attitude
Can We Love Our Kids Too Much?
Down To The Bare Boards (living without the mod cons)
How To Become A WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get)
It's All About Perception (influenced by values and opinions)
Laziness Develops Through Childhood
Living Beyond Ourselves (kindness to others)
Olympic Glory (gleaning inspiration from our heroes)
Pickles In A Jar (being a glowing example)
Saying It Straight (clear communication to kids)
Small Boys Cast Long Shadows (legacy and friendship)
Teaching Your Kids Coping Skills
Teaching Your Kids To Be Content
Teaching Your Kids To Be Positive
Teaching Your Kids To Be Thoughtful
Teaching Your Kids To Value Their Stuff
The Joy Of The Jingle (Christmas spirit more important than $$)
Too Busy To Enjoy The Holidays
Trouble At School, Then Trouble At Home
When To Focus And When To Listen
When Your Child Doesn't Make The Team
Who Needs Money (you don't need money to have fun)
Values
Good Choices Are The Product Of Wisdom
In His Steps (having a servant heart)
It's All About Perception (influenced by values and opinions)
It's All In Our Raisin' (preserving old fashioned values)
Living Beyond Ourselves (kindness to others)
Teaching Your Kids About Integrity
Teaching Your Kids Good Manners
Teaching Your Kids The Joy Of Giving
Teaching Your Kids Respectful Communication
The Blessing In Laying It Down (forgiveness - letting it go)
The Importance Of Family Values
Abuse & Addictions
Influence of Media
Child Safety
Celebration & Play
All I Want For Christmas Is You
Learn To Live (example influences our kids)
The Joy Of The Jingle (Christmas spirit more important than $$)
