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A Parent’s Duty To A Child

A duty and a promise to my children – Zachary, Tessa, and Hayle A Parent’s Duty To A Child Remember what they forget; and forget what should be forgot. Cheer them when they are up; and lift them when they … Continue reading

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The Gift Not Given

“The child supplies the power but the parents have to do the steering.” — Benjamin Spock Contemplating what I had given yesterday, I wandered into our daughter’s room. “Did I give you anything today?” I asked our daughter who was … Continue reading

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Daily Choice

“Everything is something you decide to do, and there is nothing you have to do.” — Denis Waitley As parents, we have a daily choice. We can choose to get involved in our kids’ schools. To be on the parent-teacher … Continue reading

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