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Celebrate Courage!

After describing the many reasons and causes why separation was necessary, the Declaration of Independence outlines the steps that are being taken. Read and reflect this 4th of July on the courage of those 56 representatives of the 13 original colonies who had the courage to stand up for what was right and established this great land of ours. “We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for ... Read more...
Steve Graves, Monday, July 4, 2011

Connect with your family this week.

One of the biggest challenges of today’s time-pressed parents is having quality time with their children. Fostering a true connection with kids and family doesn’t always have to mean scaling back your work hours or stepping off the career fast track. Try these suggestions to stay connected: Hold weekly family meetings. Use them to schedule everyone’s activities for the week, from school meetings and athletic events to family outings. Give your kids a say on decisions; it makes them feel ... Read more...
Steve Graves, Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Vacationing with the In-laws? Here's help...

Summertime often means getting together with in-laws. While some look forward to this opportunity others dread it and can get very physically emotional about the pending visit. Here's an article that we included in Family Times last November that you and your spouse might find helpful. Mothers-in-law might be the butt of many a joke, but actually for many people in-laws are anything but a laughing matter.  While there are, of course, those who are close and supportive, there are also others ... Read more...
Steve Graves, Tuesday, June 21, 2011

What are you reading...to your children?

Reading to your children should start early. Really early. The American Academy of Pediatrics recom­mends starting as soon as your children are born. Reading stimulates brain development and language skills, as well as fostering a closer emotional bond between parents and children. Remember these tips: Read widely. Infants respond to voices around them, so start out by reading anything that’s handy—sports pages and cookbooks will do, as well as very simple picture books. Ask questions. ... Read more...
Steve Graves, Monday, June 13, 2011

Try Audio Books for Learning on the Move!

Trying to knuckle down and learn something new when you are already living your life at breakneck speed can simply be too much of a challenge.  There are times, though, when you might not be able to sit at a desk with a pile of books but you can afford to concentrate just enough to learn from an audio book.  Exercising, cooking, doing housework and driving, for example, are all activities that can be combined safely with audio learning. Audio books have, of course, been around for many ... Read more...
Steve Graves, Wednesday, June 8, 2011

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