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From FOCUS ON THE FAMILY, Today, 22 Feb 2008 edition By Dr James Dobson When Discipline Should Begin Let’s offer a word of advice today specifically for the parents of babies. It comes in response to the question , “When should discipline of a child actually begin?” Well , my answer my surprise you , but I think it should start as soon as possible after birth. Now , obviously , I’m not talking about physical punishment or anything negative. Some parents don’t agree , and they find themselves swatting a baby for wiggling while being diapered. This is a terrible mistake. Other parents will shake a child violently when they’re irritated by his persistent crying. Let me warn parents that shaking an infant can cause serious neurological damage by slamming the brain against the skull. Do not risk any kind of injury with a baby. So what form of discipline is appropriate at that age? The answer is: loving leadership. Parents should have the...

From FOCUS ON THE FAMILY , Today , 21 Feb 2008 edition By Dr James Dobson   Manners and Courtesies   Let’s talk today about teaching some fundamental principles of courtesy and manners to our children.   It’s an interesting topic given the coarsening of society and the rudeness that has become so common today.   That in itself is good reason for parents to teach their boys and girls a more civil way to behave.   Maybe it is old fashioned , but I still think kids should be required to say “please” and “thank you” around the house. This is jut one method of reminding them that ours is not a gimme-gimme world and even though their mothers are cooking for them , they need to show some gratitude in return.   But those attitudes don’t just happen automatically. Appreciation of this sort must be taught and the instructional process should begin at home with fund...

From FOCUS ON THE FAMILY By Dr James Dobson , Today , 20 Feb 2008 edition   No Kid Too Tough To Raise   We’ve been talking these last two days about a study of strong-willed versus compliant kids from 35 , 000 families.   In short , what this investigation reveals is that a compliant child tends to be more at peace with itself as well as with parents , teachers and peers; while a strong-willed child seems compelled from within to fuss , fight , test , question , resist and challenge. It is difficult to know why. Basic temperaments simply appear to be inherited.   But there are a couple of other things that mums and dads might find helpful.   First , raising an especially strong-willed child , or a household full of them , can be a very lonely job. You may even begin to feel like yours is the only family that’s gone through such struggles. Don’t believe it. In another study of 3 , 000 ...

From FOCUS ON THE FAMILY By Dr James Dobson , Today , 19 Feb 2008 edition   More About Children's Temperaments   We were talking last time about very strong-willed children versus those with compliant temperaments , and I shared four findings from a study. Today , I want to cite a few more conclusions.   We wanted to know what parents could expect from strong-willed children when they reach the teen years. The study showed that 74 per cent of the children who were tough to handle when they were pre-schoolers went on to rebel significantly during adolescence.   However , strong-willed children showed a rapid decrease in rebellious behaviour in young adulthood. Their antagonism dropped almost immediately in the early 20s and then trailed off even more thereafter. A few are still angry into their 20s and early 30s , but most have lost their fire by that point. Not only does their rebellion eventually run its course ...

Strong-willed vs Compliant Kids   From FOCUS ON THE FAMILY By Dr James Dobson , Today , 18 Feb 2008 edition   We’ve talked about the inborn temperaments of children , which can range from compliant to strong-willed , from sweet to spitfire.   But what else do we know about these very different children? How do they fare as they get older and what do parents need to know to raise them properly? We now have some answers.   More than 35 , 000 parents participated in a study I conducted on temperaments. Let me share four of the conclusions.   First , there are nearly three times as many strong-willed children as compliant ones. And almost every family with children has at least one.   Second , there is a slight tendency for males to have tougher temperaments and for females to be more compliant , but this can be , and often is , reversed.   Third , most parents recognise strong-wille...

Busy? It’s just a great escape By Anna Thomas Lifted from My Paper , 22 Feb 2008 edition   I began writing this essay on the assumption that “business” was the noun form of busy.   It was triggered by a former classmate who alleged that I was accumulating several new friends and not sparing time to maintain old friendships.   To him , I almost said the dreaded words – “I’m busy” – before I remembered my promise never to say them. I have decided that those are the rudest words in the English language.   Claiming that I am bus implies that I am capable of utilising time , but that time is reserved for issues mote important than the person I am speaking with.   It is equivalent to saying that the other person is not my priority.   Now , this works very well in a taut business relationship where I am itching to put the other person down , step on her and thu...

Need directions?   My Way is the Highway.   Big Bang theory? You’ve got to be kidding!   Follow Me.   I love you , and you , and you , and you…   That “love thy neighbor” thing , I meant it.   Tell the kids I love them.   Don’t make me come down there.   Let’s meet at my house Sunday before the game.   Loved the wedding. Invite me to the marriage.   Keep using my Name in vain , I’ll make rush hour longer.   Will the road you are on get you to my place?   Have you read my #1 seller? There will be a test.   We need to talk.   What part of “Thou Shalt Not” didn’t you understand?   C’mon over and bring the kids.                 Have you read my #1 seller? There will be a test.   Do you ...

The bridge (or should it be called tunnel) goes under water to allow movement of ships . In order for ships to pass, this bridge is half under the water. You drive down in the water and then come out on the other side. Truly a marvelous piece of engineering! This bridge is between Sweden and Denmark. Picture taken from the side of Sweden. Manitoba Home Security Thirsty! Huhh! Huhhh! Don't we all want to do this some day? God IS bigger than the boogie man! Come and fix the printer jam please? Call Minnie; Mickey is in trouble. He's not dead but he's sure stuck!? They do end up getting him out and letting him loose for those of you that are mouse lovers. How'd you like to get to work and find this problem? Be calm, quiet, tranquil. Bloom as often as you can. Stay close to your family. Explore the world around you. Enjoy the relaxing rhythm of waves. Watch the moon rise. Spread your wings and take off on your own. Then enjoy the comfort of coming...