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The Anger Scale: Teach Your Kids Now or You'll Be Sorry - - Jean Tracy
The Anger Scale: Teach Your Kids Now or You'll Be Sorry By Jean Tracy, MSS The Anger Scale Can Help Your Kids Reduce Rage When Daniel heard he couldn't go on the Hammer at the amusement park, his eyes bulged and he shouted, “That's not fair!” “The sign where you got... Submitted 124 days 2 hours ago.

Lady Gaga Cries Over Death Of Jamie Rodemeyer, Who Said “It Gets Better:” Can Bullying Be Governed? - Fran Larson
Recently, Lady Gaga tweeted ““Jamey Rodemeyer, 14 yrs old, took his life because of bullying. Bullying must become illegal;" Lady Gaga said she’s been sobbing, musing, and shouting since the tormented 14-year-old’s Sunday death . She also tweeted “The past days... Submitted 141 days 4 hours ago.

Jaycee Dugard Wrote “A Stollen Life:”-Casey Anthony-Wasted Life-2 Completely Different Moms: Why? - Fran Larson
July 13, 2011: Jaycee Dugard, who was kidnapped at the age of 11 and was virtually in prison, in a backyard shack has now released her story, “A Stolen Life.” The book went straight to number one, according to Amazon. For a complete story about the kidnapping, please go to... Submitted 212 days 5 hours ago.

The Brave Little Girl Watching The World Ending But No One Could See Her - Fran Larson
The little girl had to step way up high on the bronze metal steps that led to the train. Daddy held her thin tiny hand, as she boarded. She loved riding the train. Daddy worked for the Atlantic Coast Line and he told her that the rides were always “free.” She felt safe because Daddy... Submitted 302 days 22 hours ago.

My Husband Feels Like He's Cheating on His Pencil - Teresa Ortiz
After his 31 -year love affair with his pencil, my husband decided it was time to give in and get his own computer. (He is sitting across from me while I am typing.) I am trying very hard to keep a straight face - pretending to be concentrating on an important task. Being that my Bibles are open... Submitted 322 days 16 hours ago.

Children and Parents, Importance of Self - Jennifer Stewart
Something’s been bugging me like a sharp pebble in a shoe: it’s that generally in western society we don’t seem to believe adults are as important as children. It’s as if there isn’t enough importance to go around for everybody. But it shows that we don’t... Submitted 1 year 4 days ago.

Chinese Mothers Are Superior: (Says Amy Chua) Are Western Moms Too Soft? - Fran Larson
Right off the bat, I will answer my own question. No, western Moms are not slackers. I think they are loving, nurturing and most want their child to have a good self-image. Let’s take a look at what a typical Chinese mother expects of her child (according to Amy Chua, who authored, Battle... Submitted 1 year 33 days ago.

Ice Cream Sundaes, School Supplies and Puppies - Grace O'Malley
Her birth was easy. She slid into the world, quietly allowing strangers to make sure she was clean and warm. Eyes yet unfocused, she opened them wide, trying to find the one that had cocooned her in safety these past nine months. As new arms held her she sighed with relief, hearing the... Submitted 1 year 187 days ago.

While Super Hero Men Sleep - Richard Radtke
The Super Hero-Men are sleeping now, for the is world safe again. I walk in silently and give them each a kiss good night, as they slumber deep. Ethan John has given up his cape and the sand-man, a visiting he has been. Willis lays, his head buried in the sheets, what, I wonder, what is he... Submitted 1 year 277 days ago.

Creating Bullies - - e
The first thing you want to do is scream at your kids. That makes them afraid and teaches them to become pushy themselves, connecting verbal abuse with authority and influence. (Never use compassion or loving kindness - that will make girlie men out of them). If you are dead, so to speak... Submitted 1 year 299 days ago.

How Ignorance leads to Abuse - Jennifer Stewart
Walking home along the beach from the caf yesterday I passed a group of young men probably in their late twenties and early thirties, with two small children, still toddlers. The men were having a great time taking photos, laughing and full of infectious energy. I didn't register at first what... Submitted 1 year 333 days ago.

Be a Good Parent - Robert Miller
How Lazy Have We Become? Today I saw the ultimate in lazyness from a parent. This was even worse then seeing the minivan load of kids climbing in and out of the van to go knock on the doors to get candy which in itself is pathetic. Today, I was playing in the front yard with my 3... Submitted 1 year 337 days ago.

Teen Suicides Due To Cyber Bullying, Sexting, Texting: Is It Getting Worse? - Fran Larson
Four years ago, (2006) on March 6 th, Evangelicals got together and named September as Teen Awareness Month. This day was designated to empower and engage teens, according to Lillian Kwan, a Christian Today Correspondent. Ms Kwan also tells us that teens can be empowered to stand firm against the... Submitted 1 year 355 days ago.

Sometimes Parents Need To Be Irresponsible - Laura Trahan
Let's face it. We spend an insane amount of time trying to be the "perfect parent!" Sometimes, we need to just remember what it is like to be a kid. It is those moments in life when we aren't trying to be the perfect parent, that memories are made. My husband has this story that I hear at... Submitted 2 years 1 day ago.

How To Get Your Children To Complete Chores Happily: Create A Job Jar - Fran Larson
When my four daughters were young, Saturdays became unpleasant and I faced them with dread. Since I worked outside our home, on Saturday, each child would have an assigned job to do. All kind of groans and gripes would surface. “I’m tired of dusting " or “The bathroom tub is the... Submitted 2 years 2 days ago.

Katie Prayed To Make A Christian Movie: Helping Your Child Discover Their Talent - Fran Larson
I just got a call from my grandchildren in West Palm Beach Florida. Mikaela, 10 and Alayna, 8 are thankfully involved in their horseback riding lessons. When they are not riding the horses, Barley and Allie, they are thinking and dreaming about riding. My grandson, Zach, 7 is involved in... Submitted 2 years 3 days ago.

A Mom's Meltdown: The Day I Went On Strike - I Would Never Wash Clothes Again! - Fran Larson
At last I had my four bedroom ranch home in Florida. It was roomy, comfortable and perfect for four little girls to grow up in. The yard was almost an acre and yet we were not in a rural area but near some of the finest schools. Now I had one of my most cherished longings fulfilled…an... Submitted 2 years 3 days ago.

Exquisive Manners From Two Six-Year-Olds, Zach and Dolber: I Was Blown Away - Fran Larson
As I was enjoying sitting by the pool in West Palm Beach on Christmas Day, I didn't think the day could get any better. The children were playing in the pool. Yes, that's right on Christmas Day, they were in the pool. Anyway, it was a perfect Florida Christmas...I was relaxing as I heard a... Submitted 2 years 3 days ago.

Teaching Children and Pre-Teens About Bullying: Betty Two, A Short Story Of An Overweight Girl - Fran Larson
"Betty Two!" "There's Betty Two." "How are you, Betty Two?". Betty Sue didn't look up, but continued her climb up the stairs to her third period class. It was a small school. Every day as she was going up the stairs to her third period, this good-looking boy who teased her about her weight was... Submitted 2 years 66 days ago.

Teaching Your Child About Peer Pressure: A Short Story, The Birthday Party Planned By Megan - Fran Larson
Dear Diary, Tomorrow, I'll be fourteen years old. I am having a cool birthday party. Mom and Dad have really gone all out. There will be about forty people at my house. We are taking all the family room furniture out just for the evening so we can have a dance. Mom and Dad are cooking... Submitted 2 years 67 days ago.

Teaching Your Child To Respect The Elderly: Getting Real, A Short Story For Pre-Teens - Fran Larson
This is the most horrible day of my life! What else can happen? Jennifer Hanson was talking to herself. She flung herself on the beige leather couch and let herself sink into its softness. Her dark curling hair was cut short. Her CD quit working and she could not go out with her girlfriends... Submitted 2 years 67 days ago.

Be The Message For Those Who Can Not - Laura Trahan
My family is taking this challenge this week in an effort to make an impact in the life of a hungry kid. As part of our church's desire to impact the world, we have accepted a challenge to only eat beans and rice for five days and drink tap water. Over half of the world's population survives on... Submitted 2 years 276 days ago.

Things I Want My Kids to Know About Life - Jean Horst
I've gotten to the age where my children are young adults and moving in the direction of going out on their own. That has caused me to ponder what sorts of things I want them to remember. Things I wish someone had told me when I was younger. With that in mind, I've started a little list, keeping... Submitted 3 years 1 day ago.

Magic Words My Parents Taught Me - - Mogama
The last time I saw my dad was July of 1990. He and my younger brother came to my apartment at Rick's Institute in Virginia, Liberia. We talked. Prayed. Hugged. Cried on each other shoulders. Then they headed towards our home county, Grand Bassa. On foot. Days later, I locked up the apartment... Submitted 3 years 112 days ago.

Is Being a Stay-at-Home Dad a Sin? (Part 1) - Jared Wilson
Sometimes it is. Before my wife Becky and I married, we were agreed that day care was not an option for our future children; neither was a nanny or in-home care provided by a third party. I don't believe this decision is easy or preferable for everyone, but we decided together that one of us... Submitted 3 years 131 days ago.