raising children
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Having too many rules is just another way of saying: “I don’t trust anybody to love me.” “I’ll never forget my father’s funeral. It was tragic beyond words. Several… read more…
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Are parents really in charge of their families today? Most parents would say, “Of course we are!” The more honest answer is, “Probably not.” Popular media, peer culture and… read more…
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A clear and committed message is essential to help our youth through the web of peer pressure and stress that is part of growing up in America. It’s pretty… read more…
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What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and suffer the loss of his soul? — Mark 8:36 If you’re a parent, you’ve heard it all… read more…
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In his book, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, Donald Miller tells a powerful story he calls, “How Jason Saved His Family.” After returning from Los Angeles, where… read more…
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Our children will not go to hell in a hand basket if we occasionally spoil them. All of us could use a little pampering and a day off work… read more…
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I recently attended a workshop where the speaker asked participants to list ten items that define them. My silent reaction: Ah, I hate this kind of stuff. But I… read more…
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Raising little kids is hard. After a grueling day it’s mommy this and daddy that. And I don’t like macaroni and cheese any more. And why can’t I jump… read more…
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Editor’s note: In the last issue of The Phoenix Spirit, John Driggs lent his more than 40 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families, to the topic… read more…
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Most of us parents know how we would like our kids to turn out. They would care about others, generally have a warm heart, be socially accepted by peers,… read more…
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