Category Archives for "Parenting"

December 2, 2011

Why Manners Are Important

In just about every culture there is some code of conduct that you could call “manners.” Why is this? What’s the point of manners, and why are they important? Manners are important for a variety of reasons. Parents need to make a point of teaching their children manners, too, to help their children grow into […]

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December 1, 2011

How Not to Raise a Spoiled Child

A “spoiled” child is, according to experts, a child who dominates the adult world around him, always seems to get what he or she wants, and is not respectful of authority. Behaviorists point out, however, that having the occasional tantrum or meltdown does not necessarily mean your child is spoiled; it may just be a […]

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November 29, 2011

Review: Reverse Charades

A few months ago, I received a complimentary copy of the game, Reverse Charades, to review on this blog. I don’t have a big enough family to effectively play team games. Not to mention, our youngest just turned five, so all in all, you’d be talking of two-person teams. But, finally, on my daughter’s 17th […]

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November 29, 2011

How to Spiritually Prepare Your Family for the Upcoming Holiday Season

The holidays are a spiritual time, and some families like to prepare for this aspect of the season. Yom Kippur, All Saints Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and so forth all have spiritual origins, aspects, or elements. Here are some tips for spiritual preparation for the upcoming holidays. Practice Hospitality Being hospitable and opening your home to […]

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