February 23, 2012

What Makes a Man a Dad?

Dad's Hand

What is a Dad? What does it mean to be a Dad today? Since we live in an age where men can follow a traditional model of fatherly parenting or be stay-at-home dads, or something in between, these can be hard questions. Yet, no matter what career path, parenting style, or housekeeping responsiblities a man takes on, what truly makes a man a dad is his relaitonship with his children. A real dad … [Read more...]

Small Things that Promote Mental Health

Mental Health

Everyone should be concerned with their mental health. If your mental health isn’t in good shape, it will impact all areas of your life—from professional to personal. There are a few simple things that you can do regularly that will help improve your mental health, which in turn will improve the quality of your life. Sleep Sleep is something that many of us think we can do without. We … [Read more...]

Being a Good Mom

I Love Mom

Life is all about relationships, relationships with self and others. One of the greatest relationships there is on the planet is the mother and child relationship. Unfortunately, today’s world is hectic and it can be tough to know if you are making a positive impact and being a good mom. Yet, the truth is, if you are taking the time to ask yourself if you are being a good mother, you probably … [Read more...]

Is TV a form of Mind Control?

TV Mind Control

We spend hours watching TV. Sometimes it's watching our favorite show. Other times, it's to catch up on the news and other events of the day. But how do we know that everything that is reported is the truth? We watch news programs and documentaries believing that what we see is actual fact. Reports and information that are put accross the airways are supposed to be true. Right? Not always. The … [Read more...]

How is Your Self Esteem?

Self Esteem

If you consistently feel that you are less than what you should be and/or that you will never be good enough to accomplish or have what you want out of life, your self esteem could use some work. When you have low self esteem it directly impacts your quality of life. Low self esteem can hinder you personally and professionally. It keeps you focused on the negative instead of the positive. There is … [Read more...]

A New Definition of Citizenship

Citizenship

No doubt about it. We live in a great country. One of the greatest in the history of Mankind. One of the most important reasons for that greatness is adaptability. The Constitution and the law creating process are designed in such a way as to allow for change, but the process is slow and complex, thus allowing time for debate, reflection, and due consideration for consequences. But times appear … [Read more...]

The Case for a Course on Life

Enjoy Life

In order to write this article I have to make a confession. I like the “Women” channels. I don't like everything on any channel, even the History Channel, and I'm a sucker for historical programs. It's just that I seem to find quite a few programs on the channels for women that entertain me while I learn something new, for me that's the essence of good television. A few years ago I started … [Read more...]

The Importance of Reading

Reading

My mother taught me to read. Like most mothers, she was her son's first teacher. Reading was one of the first of many skills my mother made sure I acquired in my early journey through life and it is one of the most, if not the most appreciated because I can see so clearly how it has benefited every area of my life. I think the primary benefit of being taught to read at an early age is a lifelong … [Read more...]

The Benefits of Failure

Benefits of Failure

For as long as I can remember I have been terrified at the possibility of failure. As a child and young adult I strove to please the people I loved, admired, and respected. Parents, teachers, coaches, friends, I hated the thought of disappointing any of them. Later, during my time in the Army, I strove to meet the expectations of my sergeants, my officers, and later, when it was my turn to … [Read more...]

Why Home School your Kids

Home School

It takes a parent's commitment to home school a child. After all, they are going to be the one teaching the child, unless they attend, with the parents supervision, online through an online home school, which is a great idea! A parent wants the child to have home schooling for many different reasons. One is that the parent feels that it is safer for the child to learn at home. They may not … [Read more...]