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There are hundreds of books and studies on parenting. Parenting methods have changed dramatically in recent decades, and it’s not always easy to find consistent advice on proper parenting techniques. There are, however, some parenting principles that are pretty much universally accepted today. Here are three of them: 1. Show Open Affection for Your Child
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It seems that no matter where we turn in modern life we can see how modern conveniences have chipped away at the skills so many used to pride themselves on. Of course, in and of themselves, modern conveniences aren’t bad—I’m grateful for many of them—but when so many of us young people today don’t know
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I have a problem. This problem doesn’t consume me, but it often concerns me. It can lead me to inaction and make me doubt my judgment. The problem is this—I often struggle with how to choose a book. I have this problem with my home library, my local library, and my work library. Most often, I
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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and for many the day is a taunting reminder of what they feel is their unlovable, lonely state. According to one source, continual loneliness afflicts one-fifth of Americans. Such a statistic is quite saddening, but is it possible for individuals to pull themselves out loneliness? Aristotle might answer that question
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It’s not hard to imagine grandiose examples of hospitality. The older woman who hosts a crop of teenagers in her home every Thursday night. The man who frequently invites church visitors to his family’s Sunday dinner. The neighbor who throws quarterly block parties and welcomes the whole town. In these situations, hospitality is obvious (and,
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I spent the past weekend relaxing with old friends. While it was a busy weekend, we had plenty of time to catch up. Over the course of the weekend, we discovered how much we have changed in just a few years. We live very different lives and hold very different—I would even say opposing—views on
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