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When my daughter Danae was a teenager, she came home one day and said: “Hey, Dad! There’s a great new game out. I think you’re going to enjoy it. It’s called ‘ Monopoly ’.” I just smiled. The family gathered and set up the board. Well, it didn’t take the kids long to figure out that old dad had played this game before. I soon owned all the best properties. My kids were squirming and I loved every minute of it. About midnight, I foreclosed on the last property and did a little victory dance, but my family wasn’t impressed. They went to bed and made me put the game away. As I began putting all of my money back in the box, a very empty feeling came over me. Everything that I had accumulated was gone. The excitement over riches was just an illusion. And then it occurred to me, “Hey, this isn’t just a game of Monopoly, this is life. You sweat and strain to get ahead, but then one day, after a little chest pain or a wrong move on the expressway, the game ends. It all goes back in the b...

By Dr James Dobson Have you played the “if only” game? It goes like this: If only my wife was more like Judy. She fixes exotic dinners, keeps a sparkling house and even goes golfing with her husband. Or if only my husband was like Johnny. He is always giving flowers to his wife, takes her dancing and does not slurp on his soup during dinner. What is wrong with comparisons like these? For one thing, the conclusions we draw are based on a distortion. We are equating the obvious flaws and shortcomings of a person we know intimately with the public image of the person we idealise. That individual is imperfect too, though it may not be as apparent across a crowded room. Besides, the comparison game insults our marriage partner and weakens the bond that makes a relationship successful. In other words, everyone loses when we engage in this mind game. We should seek to elevate each other as husband and wife: That’s the best way I know to make marriage go the distance. From TODAY, ...

Image via Wikipedia By Dr Bill Maier Here’s a great game you can play with your spouse! It’s called: “Let’s see who can be the most courteous.” It’s an easy game to learn, and you only need two players — preferably a husband and wife . And all it takes to play is a little love and a lot of imagination. The object is to see who can outdo the other player with kindness. At every opportunity, do something that your opponent would never expect, like leaving little love notes around the house, or in their pockets. The way to really win is by racking up little points throughout the day. Compliment your mate every chance you get, and look for ways to make them feel special. Trust me, it’s a great game. And the longer you play, the better you get at it. The best part is everyone wins! From TODAY, Voices - Friday, 26-March-2010 ----- Blogged with the Flock Browser Related articles by Zemanta The Hole We're In (lukeford.net) Help Save Marriage (stepbysteptips.co...

Image via Wikipedia By Dr Bill Maier Is your child spending too much time in front of the television? Here are a few good ways to "uproot" your little couch potato ! Young kids often watch television simply because they're bored and can't think of anything else to do. Why not have them list all the things they enjoy doing, like playing board games , kicking around a soccer ball , riding bikes, or drawing pictures. Then post that sheet on the fridge and give them a reward whenever they do something on their list other than watching TV . It could be as simple as a gold sticker or an after-dinner snack. You might also promise a special celebration for kids who choose to go a whole week without TV. Throw a party to affirm them for spending their time in more productive ways. Watching television can easily become a negative habit, and the best way to break it is through encouragement and rewards. And kids who learn to tune out at a young age are much less likely to grow ...