Monday, December 16, 2013

Seven Ways To Help Your Kid Make Friends


















1.  Play games with your child to practice social skills.
2.  Read books with your child on how to make friends.
3.  Have your child join a sports team or an organization.
4.  Talk to your child about choosing friends.
5.  Be a good role model for your children.
6.  Don’t try to solve your child’s friendship problem, teach them problem solving skills.
7.  Help them identify their interest and meet new kids.

Monday, December 2, 2013

Five Reasons Not To Still Be Feeding Your Kids Turkey and Dressing


















1. They will not be able to stop moving.
2. They will want to dance.
3. The will no longer listen to what you say.
4. You may want to take them to the doctor
5. You will be glad that Thanksgiving has come and gone once again.


Sunday, November 17, 2013

Ten Reasons Parents Should Pray For Children























1. Prayer reminds us that we are not the solution to all problems.
2. A family that prays together stays together.
3. Prayer aligns us with God’s heart, purposes and blessings.
4. Prayer is an act of humility that precedes honor.
5. Prayer enlarges the heart beyond our selfish motive.
6. Prayer provokes the heart to consider something outside yourself.
7. Prayer is best prioritized when one asks God for help.
8. No spiritual matters can be accomplished outside of prayer.
9. Prayer is needed for a spiritually passive world.
10. Prayer at its best is an offering of one’s self to be used by God.

Sunday, November 10, 2013

10 Ways To Help Pay for College for Your Children


















1. Invest in a 529 college savings account.
2. Many states offer prepaid tuition plans consider this option.
3. Invest after-tax income into a brokerage account to save for college.
4. Live a modest life style to help pay for college.
5. Invest in your employer's college savings plan.
6. Look at scholarships and grants.
7. Have your child stay in state to go college.
8. Consider community college for the first 2 years.
9. Stick to the Degree plan.
10. Have your child work in college work study.

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Ten Reasons Parents Send There Students To Private Schools
























1.  Poor Performing Public Schools

2.   Smaller Class Sizes

3.  Emphasis on Religious Education

4.  To Improve Academic Performance

5.  To Take an Active Role in their Education.

6. Higher Accountability

7. Sports Programs

8. Emphasis on Arts and Music Programs

9. University Preparation

10. Safety Concerns