Last night was the highly anticipated finale of The Bachelor. People tuned in from all over to see if Bachelor Ben would propose. After nine weeks of dating as many as 25 women at once, the Bachelor gave out the final rose. But is this an act of true love or something else? Love is patient. Love is kind. Love is all about giving, not getting. It’s about giving selflessly and sacrificially to another...
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Anything can happen during basketball’s March Madness. The history of the NCAA basketball tournament is full of surprise victories… and it’s a great reminder that—just like in life—the underdog can pull off an upset. So if you’re feeling like an underdog—discouraged in your marriage, frustrated with your in-laws, shut out by your teenager or overwhelmed in your responsibilities as a parent—cheer up…hang in there. ...
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Do you find yourself constantly telling them to brush their teeth, make their bed or pick out their clothes for the next day? If you want to encourage responsibility in your child, consider posting a chart of their daily routines in their room. List your child’s name and their responsibilities for the day, then let them check off their completed tasks. You may even reward your child with a special treat if they...
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If you know a single parent – a mom or a dad – you may not realize the unending struggles they face. Making a living, maintaining a house, and meeting the never-ending needs of their family are hard enough when there are two parents sharing the work. But single parents do it all themselves. If only they had some relief in sight... Well, you and I can give that relief. Let’s treat their family to dinner, baby-sit...
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The National PTA is committed to “. . .promoting children’s health, well-being, and educational success through strong parent, family, and community involvement.” That’s why we have partnered with the National PTA to start All Pro Dad’s Days and iMOM Mornings in as many schools as possible. So, let me ask. What are you doing to become actively involved in your child’s life? Why not join us by becoming an All Pro...
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There’s no such thing as not having time. When we say “I don’t have time,” what we’re really saying is that we don’t choose to make certain things a priority right now, or, there’s something else we’d rather be doing. Think about all the demands on your schedule and take a look at the things you spend the most time on. The truth is we make time for the things we want to make time for. But that isn’t always...
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Honor them! Whether you’re 5 or 50, you should honor your mother and father. How? To help you get started, here are 4 things to do to honor your parents. First, pick up the phone tonight and tell them that you are thankful for the good things they did for you growing up. Second, realize that it’s never too late to apologize, or forgive. Third, make it a point to enjoy their company whenever you have the...
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