by | Mar 24, 2014 | Values & Morals
The essence of the American dream is that if you work hard enough, move fast enough and dream big enough you will achieve your goals. “Pursue your dreams and follow your heart,” is the message we have been seduced with, cajoled to reach for, and coaxed to live by from birth – into adulthood – and to death. Inherent to this statement is the assumption that pursuing our dreams and following our hearts produces happiness, peace of mind, success and more. Herein lies the paradoxical problem of living by this principle.
by | May 26, 2013 | Reviews, Technology
Have you considered the impact of advertising, commercials and toys on your child’s values? There are ways to protect children from unhealthy toys, pressure from commercials and ways parents can get involved. Find out how commercials impact children and what you can do to protect your child’s innocence.
by | Oct 26, 2012 | Values & Morals
“It’s not fair!” is a phrase heard by every parent. Learning to survive is a skill acquired. As life sends you challenges you either survive or die. As parents, we must constantly be on the look out to ensure our children don’t become the ones who believe they are entitled to rights, privileges and “stuff” without responsibility, hard work and stewardship. You can’t have the former without the latter.
by | Oct 16, 2012 | Values & Morals
We want our children to fit in, to be accepted at school. When they ask for expensive items, it hooks something from our past. And like many parents, we find ourselves buying something not needed or out of our budget. Read about tactics to help your child learn the value of money and more while saying “No.”
