Family Values

Is your teen "sexting"? Do you know what it is? Chances are your teen does. A recent MTV and Associated Press poll found more than a quarter of teens and tweens admit to having engaged in...

Children begin to feel their sense of security through family members in the home and how they communicate with each other. As time goes by they will begin to pick up on the habits they have...

There is a pattern that leads someone to use verbal abuse. There are ways to eliminate someone from using verbal abuse but the best way to help this situation is to catch it before it begins. It's...

While you may know the landmarks you'd like to reach in your lifetime--begin a family, buy a house, visit Europe--it may be hard to figure out the time frame to reach them. In some instances,...

Our lifestyles with work, kids, relationships, commitments, activities can keep us so busy that we tend not to have time for the important things in life. Here are suggestions to bring balance.

When you are young and unencumbered in the plans for your future, anything seems possible. You can be a hero, or a ballerina or the intrepid Indiana Jones. Then the challenges of life pour in and...

Homophobia is an irrational fear of people who are attracted to members of the same sex. Homophobic people often assume that gays and lesbians are not entitled to the same rights and privileges as...

With times being tight and more Americans wanting to do gourmet cooking at home rather than going out, a little creativity and variety can go a long way in the kitchen. Once you have exhausted...

Negotiating isn't something that's done in the boardrooms of major corporations. From the infant who cries for its mother's milk to the bargaining at the flea market, everyone negotiates every...

If a child is going to be stricken to a cast for several weeks, he might as well have something to read during the recovery period. Taking a few moments each day to write inspirational messages...

Teaching a child how to be honest and how to grow into a dependable adult is a challenge you must be willing to take as a parent. Children are the future of our families, our leadership, and our...

Life is very busy for families these days. In most cases, one or both parents work full time; some may even have more than one job; children often have many different activities within a week...

There are a lot of weak women in the United States. They don't take control of their lives. Instead of being the wives/girlfriend or love interest in a man's life they become the man's property....

How do you approach the truth about anything? Answer: by looking at the facts with no pre-conceived ideas. The ultimate search for the truth has to be the life and works of Jesus; he influenced...

Losing a pet can be hard, especially if it was a close friend of your children. It is even harder if the pet basically WAS your child. In my eyes, pets are like family and, come the time of their...

Being a parent is not an easy task, and no mother or father is perfect. However, ideal or not, parents deserve the respect of their children. By showing them respect and doing your best to live up...

As adults we struggle with this issue everyday. When is it okay to discuss the issue on intimacy with your children? We often think that we know best but do we really? I myself personally have no...

Learn the steps and dedication needed to raise your children with the proper Christian values that will equip them for life.

Now I lay me down to sleep.... A simple little prayer we have all grown to know from our own childhood and pass down to our children or grandchildren. It is a prayer that means a lot to us and one...

Trust in a word is more valuable than one can imagine. This 5 letter word will touch every person in the world. Having trust in relationships is a treasure to be had. How important is trust? It is...

Do you toss and turn? (In bed that is.) Do you sweat a lot at night? Do your pj's get all clumped up and drive you crazy? Well, I am going to tell you the secret of sleeping like a waa-waa...

It's indisputable that listening skills are imperative in any social relationship. Among friends, family members, roommates and romantic partners, communication and good listening skills are vital...

They say that behind every man stands a great woman. I like to think that behind every child, every family, everything good in the world stands a woman. We are of infinite worth, but before we can...

Aging is beautiful because it shows strength, character, and wisdom. Learn how to embrace aging and take advantage of its gifts.

Understanding what love means is essential to expressing unconditional love. What love is and what love is not, means having the ability to rise above the ego response that disallows the ability...

In the hit "Man in the Mirror," the late great Michael Jackson sings, "Take a look at yourself and then make a change." Good character can be developed by taking a good, hard...

In order to have a happier, healthier, life that is more fulfilling, and spiritually based than you must look within yourself. What do you see? How do you feel? Do you condemn yourself for lacking...

Few subjects have been as fraught with controversy in recent decades as that of family planning. The battleground over abortion and birth control continues to evolve as developing technologies...

Sitting together as a family and sharing a meal and conversation has become a lost tradition. Its so important to take time to gather together each night as a family and reconnect and share.

Many people view hunting as barbaric and cruel. Those people are uninformed and it would do them well to spend some time with a responsible hunter. There are those that give other hunters a bad...

Are you used to the kneelers at church? …padded and easy to use? Wish you had something like them at home so you can say your Catholic prayers more easily. Trying to be frugal and want a cheaper...

When someone is asking for your money or time or your emotion – put yourself in charge. You own these things and giving them away without thinking is like emptying your wallet into the gutter.

Creating Bible study lessons for kids can be a daunting task because it requires creativity, authenticity and the ability to teach. Teaching kids the Bible is an important task because the stories...

Here are some tips that may help you balance your family and work life. After all, juggling work and family can be quite a feat, especially with only a set number of hours per day.

Happiness is the fulfillment you get from doing what gives you peace and motivation in life. It is not to be challenge free, rather it is about turning and keeping your light or joy on even in...

Perhaps you've seen ABC's Supernanny on TV, and wanted to invite Jo over to your own home. Her discipline techniques are uncannily effective without being violent - and at the end of every show,...

"The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens" is a book written by Sean Covey, whose father Stephen Covey created "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People." In "Seven Habits of Highly Effective...

When we develop work ethic in children it will help our children get off to a good start in life. Without us to help them they won't grab a hold of the principles needed to be successful....

Running a lemonade stand teaches children values such as honesty and traits such as saving money while having fun. Encourage your kids to have a lemonade stand and help them through the process....

It is often said that a good woman (or man) is hard to find. Gandhi also said become the change you wish to see. Women who want to find a good man should first become a good woman. A good woman...

Once you get married, it's pretty certain that you're going to start thinking about creating a family with your husband. If your husband feels the same way, and you both want children, you may be...

Easter is a time of year that lends itself to a wide variety of learning opportunities for children of all ages. While most of the deeper aspects of this season are beyond a toddler's...

An obedient child is one that is both respected and respects the words of responsible adults and parents. Teaching children obedience can be challenging at times but the outcome of the values...

Many people have fallen on hard times in recent months. It is very difficult to sit back and see your whole world unravel and not be able to do anything to stop it. It is more difficult when...

Kids are by nature very giving creatures so it is extremely easy to foster that behavior. Yes I know they don't always share their toys with each other, but they have an innate ability to notice...

There are countless benefits to the decision to donate. Many people donate out of the goodness of their heart. You know there are others out there in need, and you donate for that reason alone. In...

There are many families struggling with keeping in contact with one another. There are many reason for this but some of the most common reasons for members becoming distant is the lack of...

A generational curse is a negative pattern of behavior that is thought to hold a family in spiritual bondage. Sins committed by earlier generations are passed down from one generation to the next...

You can name a star for someone with cancer. Naming a star for cancer is a beautiful way to celebrate survivorship and a way to offer hope and encouragement to someone currently battling this...

These are tips to help you cope with a very difficult situation. Helpful words and sound advice when your mind isn't clear from strong angry feelings.