“One should follow a man of wisdom who rebukes one for ones faults, as one would follow a guide to some buried treasure. To one who follows such a wise man [or woman], it will be an advantage and not…
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February, 2010 Archive
On the Road to Self Discovery
Ways to Prevent Underage Drinking:Spend Family Time Together
For years I’ve heard about how families should spend quality time together. Quality time isn’t about going to a theme park or taking the kids to the mall. Quality time is any time where you and your child connect.
Make sure…
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Once Upon A Time
“My mother and my father were illiterate immigrants from Russia. When I was a child they were constantly amazed that I could go to a building and take a book on any subject. They couldn’t believe this access to knowledge…
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Ways to Prevent Underage Drinking: Develop a No Questions Asked Agreement with Your Teen
A no questions asked agreement needs to be talked about carefully, but is one that I’ve instituted with my own child. If your child finds themselves in a situation that could be harmful, whether it be at a party where…
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Touching the Stars
What would you do if you knew you could not fail?
Some of the most fascinating tales I’ve read are about famous people who fulfilled dreams they had for their lives with just faith and courage to help them. My…
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Stay here, my good friend
“The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.” Thich Nhat Hanh, Vietnamese Monk, Writer and Activist
Have you ever shared something important to you with another and…
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Marbles, Jacks and Jump Ropes
“I think of life itself now as a wonderful play that I’ve written for myself, and so my purpose is to have the utmost fun playing my part.” Shirley MacLaine, actor, author, philosopher
Have you ever given some thought to what…
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Ways to Prevent Underage Drinking: Enforce Curfews
As soon as teenagers get a little bit of freedom, they like to let loose. That’s fine. Exercising independence is part of growing to adulthood and a way for teenagers to learn. However, they do need boundaries and as their…
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Awareness can help prevent teen dating abuse
A recent Internet search on the topic “dating abuse” yielded over a million responses in less than a second–a good clue that this is a social problem of enormous interest. And there is reason to be concerned.
A study published…
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Alone in our Rose-covered Cottage
“Loving is not just looking at each other, it’s looking in the same direction.” Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, author, The Little Prince
My favorite Valentines Day legend is this one. In early Roman days, young boys and girls led separated lives. Except…
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