Should Christian Parents Tell the Easter Bunny to Take a Hike? By: Cindy Lumpkin April 01, 2012 As a little girl I looked forward to the month of April for three reasons: spring break, a new white dress for Easter Sunday, and the Easter Egg Hunt that followed church service. Don’t judge me…I was a product of tradition. To [...]
Our Children Really Are Our Future By Cindy Lumpkin 10/20/2012 President Obama said it best in August at the Democratic National Convention: “… teachers must inspire; principals must lead; parents must instill a thirst for learning, and students, you’ve got to do the work. And together, I promise you – we can out-educate and out-compete any country on Earth.” Without [...]
Is Clean-up Time Always a Fight? Creative Way to Get Your Kids to LOVE Housework! By Myckelle Williams 08/15/2012 Chores don’t have to be a battle. Raising 6 kids has taught me one thing: that organization is the key to a successful household. If there is not a clear-cut rewards/punishment system in place, children will not know what [...]
Reading & Mathematics Homework Tips for Parents By Ilesha Graham 07/15/2012 Note: This is the second of two articles on homework tips for parents. As mentioned in the first article, analysis of student success consistently reveals that high student achievement and self-esteem are closely related to positive parental participation in education. One of the best ways that parents can participate [...]
Raising Kids With a ‘God’s Eye’ View by Nancy Paul 04/01/2012 My daughter has wanted a real American Girl Doll for years. She’s read all the books and loves them. We’ve gotten her two cheaper ‘off brand’ dolls because we wanted to be sure she’d take care of them, and actually play with them, before getting her the real [...]
An Empathetic Approach for Teachers, Pastors and Parents With Children of a ‘Different’ Faith by Kairis Joy Colter Burt April 01, 2012 I remember being the kid who had to sit outside of the classroom while all the other kids enjoyed sparkly green, clover-shaped cookies in March. I had no doubts about my faith. I didn’t resent my religion. [...]
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