Wendy and I had a good laugh when I opened my computer just now. “Warning signs of a heart attack” was my last web page. I looked it up this morning, and have been at the St. Francis Medical Center since. Here’s the day’s story.
Sep
29
2011
Child Training Takes Practice
Educators call it “role playing,” soldiers call it “war games,” the Bible calls it “training.” We call it “practicing” because that’s exactly what it is.
Sep
28
2011
Time for a Sale: 50% Off Everything
We normally require the big bundle of all of our resources to get a 50% discount. Now through October 15, each item is 50% off.
Sep
23
2011
Entrepreneurial Stupidity and Fear
Real entrepreneurs are both stupid and fearful, but in a healthy sense. Here are some thoughts in striking a good balance between the two.
Sep
22
2011
Troubled Teens? We Think They’re Awesome
While most would say teens are “troubled,” “hormonal,” or at least “rebellious,” we think the perspective is skewed. Frankly, we think teens are awesome.
Sep
21
2011
What About Starving Africans?
“What about people in Africa or extremely poor countries where children suffer their entire lives and die a slow, painful death from starvation?” Is this the reason for you to avoid loving another child?
Sep
20
2011
Seven Practices for Storybook Reading
There is something magical about pulling out a book and reading it aloud to the children. Whenever we pull out an old storybook or a library book, the kids huddle around to hear Mom or Dad (or big sister or brother) reveal the sense behind the colorful pictures.
Sep
19
2011
Pictures of Progress
I know, who wants pictures when you are fed up with your body image? If you can bring yourself to get a few pictures every week (and you don’t look at them too often) you will build a record of how far you have come.
