Author: Irene Freundorfer
11 Oct Authority in the Education of Children
In the process of educating each child, the authority of the parents is an indispensable service. (Service means, "acting for, in the interest of, others") To persevere in spite of everything implies that the parents recognize their authority to be a service to their children, to...
06 Oct Family Movies
Many families sit together for a weekly family movie night. It is a great time to relax, watch a great movie and maybe have some popcorn. Well-chosen movies provide enjoyment, insight and criteria. They also act as powerful role models for our children. Good parents...
04 Oct Some Tips on Discipline
There's a ton of stuff I could say on this topic — it never seems exhausted. I'll try to pass on a few key ideas that I've learned over the years. What's most important is that you really understand the why of discipline in order...
04 Oct Discipline: Key to Emotional Development of Children
A friend of mine, who coaches competitive basketball, has a hard time with try-outs. They are a stressful time for players, parents and coaches alike. In the end, he tells me, all he wants is to observe the girls for ten minutes with their mothers…then...
04 Oct Materialism Matters
We need to keep our children short of money. Marketers are selling a grown-up, sexy image to pre-teen girls. Parents need to guide, direct and help their children. Our children have so much money that everyone wants to get it. We need to teach our...
04 Oct Gender Roles in Parenting
His research shows children do best when Mom and Dad are both around, because each parent brings unique talents to the parenting enterprise. Dr. Wilcox says it’s a counter-cultural and sometimes controversial finding, given the variety of modern family structures....