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Can I Punish Character into My Child?

Can I Punish Character into My Child?

Teachers and parents assume that clever consequences will change their child for the better and teach the intended lesson. Research and life experience tells us that this is simply not true. If what we really hope for is the formation of morals (a knowledge of right and wrong) and character (the part of us that dictates our desires, thoughts, and actions) then we need to discipline (root word disciple) in ways that are consistent with our long term goals for our children.

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Can I Bribe My Child into Being a Good Person?

Can I Bribe My Child into Being a Good Person?

In a previous article, “Parenting isn’t Rocket Science…it’s Harder!”, I suggested that too many of us parents ask the wrong question: “How can I get my child to do or stop doing ______________ (fill in the blank)?” If we start with this question then we'll likely get...

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The Magic of the 6 Second Kiss!

The Magic of the 6 Second Kiss!

The Verdict When you were first married, you kissed your spouse more often (and longer) than you do now. Your Sentence Read this brief article and be willing to do the homework (best homework ever). Warning #1 If you haven't yet been married for a year, this article...

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A Person’s A Person, No Matter How Small

A Person’s A Person, No Matter How Small

Can You Feel the Love Tonight? Not too long ago, I became aware of a mother on Facebook expressing concern that her 18-month-old daughter was starting to climb out of her crib at night. This was apparently uncharted territory for this mom so she decided to solicit the...

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Resilience: Key to a Happy Marriage

Resilience: Key to a Happy Marriage

  January 1st is a great time to set goals for the upcoming year. There’s something about the calendar turning over from one year to the next that creates renewed motivation, determination, and optimism in many of us. It’s almost magical! We often feel empowered...

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