Archive for the 'Instilling Values' Category

Being Too Over-protective

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

Much has been made of Joseph Epstein’s recent essay, in which he described our current culture as a “Kindergarchy” - a culture in which kids are kings (and queens), and adults are their subjects, slaves and servants. He argues that we are being too over-protective, and that we would be better off teaching our kids […]

Teach Kids To Have The Right Attitude About Money

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

When you build the habit of goal setting and positive motivation in kids from an early age, you give them the best possible start in life. If you want to train kids to think positively about their money goals, this post on the Raising Entrepreneurs blog could be a place to start. We don’t get […]

7 Memorial Day Activities the Whole Family Will Enjoy

Monday, May 21st, 2007

Memorial Day is a sober reminder of the men and women who fought and died in the name of freedom.  But, it is also a day to celebrate by engaging in a variety of activities.
Here are 7 Memorial Day activities the whole family will enjoy.
1. Have a barbecue and invite family and friends. Red, white, […]

Memorial Day History

Saturday, May 19th, 2007

Memorial Day was first celebrated on May 5, 1866 at Waterloo, New York. This was due to the fact that the town commemorated Memorial Day yearly with the entire community engaged in events, including decorating the graves of soldiers with flags and flowers.
Originally named Decoration Day in honor of the soldiers who died in the […]

Memorial Day Party Ideas

Sunday, May 13th, 2007

Memorial Day is the day we honor all of our men and women who are fighting wars across the world. Remember them as you celebrate the day.  Put out your American flag and hang it at half mast. Now, on to the celebration! If you need some Memorial Day party ideas, here are a few […]

Talk To Your Kids About Strangers

Wednesday, March 28th, 2007

There has never been a time, at least in recent memory, when our children were more vulnerable to the threat of strangers.  Whether online or in rural areas and big cities, we are facing a pandemic of kidnappings; online pedophiles, and what appears to be an attack on our children.  It is vital, then, that […]

Children and Charity

Monday, February 19th, 2007

One of the most rewarding and unselfish aspects of the holidays is the ability to give to charitable organizations. You need only look around at the homeless and sick children to realize how fortunate you are to have everything you need, while they are lucky to have one meal a day. This is […]