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Manners – Are They Biblical?

October 9, 2009 by adavant  
Filed under Articles & Advice, Parenting 101

Good manners, they are something we may all hope that our children possess, but have you ever really thought about why manners are practiced? Recently, I learned that it is not common practice for young people to say “yes ma’am” and “no ma’am” in more Northern states, however, it is common practice and considered [...]

Applying the 3R’s to Your Daily Life

September 16, 2009 by adavant  
Filed under Parenting 101

The following is a guest post from a friend of mine, Dr. Daisy Sutherland:
If you are unaware of what 3 R’s I am referring to they are : Respect, Responsibility and Renewal.
We can even add a 4th R to the mix, Retro.
Now you may be wondering how all these R’s apply to our lives, well, [...]

How to Deal With Mean Girls

June 30, 2009 by adavant  
Filed under Articles & Advice, Parenting 101

Thinking back to my own years in grade school I attempt to recall how I felt.  I know I was painfully shy and attempted to just “blend” in and not be noticed.  Though I don’t recall it at this time, I’m sure there were incidences of “mean girls” even in my day, but fortunately for [...]

Just Live It

June 22, 2009 by adavant  
Filed under Articles & Advice, Parenting 101

I have heard it said many times, “Values are better caught than taught”.  Are there values or morals that you are hoping to teach your children? Do you attempt to “teach” these values or do you live them?  Are they a part of who you are and with your daily life do you show that [...]

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