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    Four Foundations,  Parenting

    Fanning Parents’ Flames

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    Some days my gratitude list includes that fact that my parents were busy and overwhelmed learning how to take care of me – otherwise, they might have had time to find out that teen parents are destined to poverty and failure!  Fortunately they didn’t know that.  At the age of nineteen, they were married, full time university students – and parents. Whatever their plans had been until then, they now had responsibilities to take care of.  Fortunately, their parents had taken the time to plant their…

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    Time to Stop Caring?

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    When we teach our kids that tough times 'go with the territory' we connect them with a fearlessness that helps them take care of business.

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    Mmm… More Magical Meals?

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    An article for parents who are interested in a simple change in family life that can enhance values and help protect your children from bullying and drug abuse.

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